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Reinforcing Tape?

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My rudder is covered with the first coat of poly brush, time for stitching. I ordered 1/4" reinforcing tape as my wing ribs are 1/4''. Problem is my ribs in my rudder and elevator taper from 1/2" at the LE down to about 3/8" at the TE. Can I just use two pieces of 1/4" reinforcing tape and have an over lap as it tapers or would it be better to get some 1/2" and cut the taper necessary? Thought maybe it would get too bulky or a line would show.
 

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