I'm deviating from the plan's use of dual pushrods to control the elevators. I'll be using a torque rod with a single pushrod. Should be a touch lighter and a bit simpler.

1. I made a torque rod with 1/8" wire and 5/32" brass tubing. I chose 1/8" because it's beefy enough and because the combination of the tubing and wire puts the rotational axis at exactly the same point as the Robart hinges. So no binding.

2-3. Torque rod installed, hinge holes drilled, and elevators sanded flush with the stabilizer.

4. Elevators tapered using the same method I used for the rudder.

5. Fuselage sides glued up. I filled in the die-cut holes for the pushrod exits. I'll drill angled holes (using brass tubing) for the elevator pushrod and the rudder pull-pull wires once I figure out exactly where they will run.

TBC...