RE: lanier 40 explorer
The elevator push rod on mine had one side about 3/4" longer than the other. The rudder push rod didn't have any threads on either end so both went into the trash. The rudder push rod also hung on the rear bulkhead. You might want to check out yours before you get to far, just in case you have the same problem. I used golden rods in place of them and I Y'ed the elevator rods at the servo end. That worked out well.
Don