I think the kit building forum is the right place for this thread. You are getting ready to build a kit.
I bought about a dozen of these to hold parts upright over the plans:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM406&P=0
The slots are cut to fit 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 parts which covers the most common wing ribs. I'm sure there are some really big kits with thicker ribs but they are totally out of my league.