I was not thinking of weight in the tail just that awfull double pushrod arrangement, servo's in the tail would make for a much more direct connection and more precise control, and probably less overall weight with two small servo's if power in the tail is not required. If that is not possible I will have to put in two or one servo's in the cockpit area and close loop link the tail. The British Model Flying Association (BMFA) almost requires two servo's for the elevator control it certainly recommends it anyway. So perhaps one servo with a closed loop linkage to the elevators will be the way to go what do you all think?

I do not understand your movement measurement? it cannot be 12" or 9" can it

Mike