I’ve cleaned up the damaged area by removing the sheeting beyond the damaged.

I made a cardboard template from a cereal box to make replacement ribs for Ribs #2 & #3, and provide a guide to make braces for the middle of the remaining ribs. I removed only as much of the damaged sheeting as necessary. I cleaned up where the sheeting was, but left as much of the ribs as possible so I can sister a replacement rib to them – it’ll be a lot easier than trying to splice a repair section of rib to them. The glue they use constructing these is a real pain to remove completely – it’s somewhat soft and took quite a bit of sanding.

Cereal boxes are great for making templates. The cardboard is easy to cut with a knife or scissors, yet stiff enough to make multiple tracings. Since I haven’t opened up the right wing half yet and don’t know what surprises await there, I want a template that will last through both halves.