Thanks Swooper. The abrasion concern was put to rest (for me) with a link from RCU showing the connection holes in the control horn set just aft the hinge line. Makes the cable taught when on center (prevents flutter), then when pulled, one side tension tightens w/the air over the control surface, while the other side tension decreases/relieves or becomes somewhat slack reducing the sawing effect.

There is alot of flights on this Limbo dancer with no abrasion evident. (the cables are coated too) Plus these size planes don't exhibit big time forces like the giant scale. (my opinion)

Do you mean to leave the tail wheel off? That whole hardware set up is heavy I'll agree.

Spanky