Lets stop telling this gentilman what he should have done and HELP him with what he has now,

Wiggles,
when you say"It still won't go up" are you refering to the elevator or are you refering to the airplane not flying?

Where does the plane ballance? It should be 1/3 the way back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage. I don't know any thing about this plane but that's pretty standard and may be your problem if it won't rotate from the ground.

I appreciate your situation that a club or at least a park is not available and you want to FLY!! As long as it is done safely, go for it!!