Tom -- After a detailed evaluation of the horizontal stab, I beleive it is good. The elevators appear to be warpped slightly as you suggested. You are also correct in that without the counter balances it would be hard to tell that they are out of position. There are some difference from side to side. For your info, this is a 260 in the Patty Wagstaff colors. I did check the wings and they are perfect as I expected. I will report back after futher flight checks. John