Ok, so I think I got just about as far as I can at the moment. Skeleton of the control surface is riveted. Had a small issue with a slightly folded over rivet so I drilled it out a few times. (Guess it was good practice for me, so not too upset).
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Got the trailing edge drilled and the skins dimpled. Also dimpled the Skeleton structure with the exception of the tight areas at the tip of the ribs. Decided to order the pop-rivet dimple tool to see if that will work, or if I need to make the dimple die tool that was part of the project. (I may make it anyway just to see the difference. Maybe dimple each rib with a different method?)
Only thing I’m not thrilled with is my edges. I tried to use my bench grinder to smooth my skin edges, but honestly that didn’t work very well. Not sure what the “recommended method” is, but I have a feeling this is something I’m going to be asking about when I go to the workshops at Sun n Fun. I have had mixed success using my bench grinder with the Scotch Brite wheel. Think I’m just not using it right, or need to work on my technique.
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Looks like I’m at a holding spot on my projects for the next week until I get some things in the mail. Decided to get a new Hinge, as well as two more toolbox kits for my girls to build.