Chris,
Here are the pix of the version 2 steering. It is going to be much better than version 1. Stronger servo, and wheel axis in line with shaft. I tested it out in the garage, and it seems OK.
Yes the rubber bands would stretch across the bottom of the fuse, but also would be easy to remove them and thus the wing. I would use 2-3 thin bands just in case of a snap.
Get some pics of the Xenons
I just chatted online with Nitro Models about the servo cut out in my left wing. They are sending a replacement. Now that's service with a smile