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Spar Tip Profiling

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I am ready to shape the first tip of my first wing - lower right. I was wanting to get thoughts on how to shape it. I have seen pics of other builds but can't work out the best method to get the rounding right

My approach is to use straight lines to create points to aim for them round them off to create a rounded shape. Not sure what to aim for however. See pic. My question mostly relates to the outboard end. Am I aiming for the top of the spar itself or some part of the filler strip. I take it as I cross over the rib it is largely flush with the top of the tip rib itself. Am I better to wait to add the wing bows

Any other guidance appreciated

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