Having completed the framework of the right HS it was an opportunity to mount the HS and elevator on the fuselage. The HS is a tight push-fit on the HS spar carry through and then bolts to the fuselage at the front to set the incidence of the whole tailplane. The fuselage was set up on the bench with the datum exactly horizontal. Then the HS was set to 0 degrees using the level set across a 3/8" spacer on the leading edge to provide a datum with the main spar. A bolt hole was then match drilled from the leading edge tab into the fuselage mounting. This was repeated at incidences of 1, 2, and 3 degrees using the digital level. The first test flight will 
probably be done with 1 degree of positive incidence and then this can be adjusted to get level cruise with the elevator exactly in-train to minimise drag.Next the elevator pushrod was connected to the control system through to the control column. Although the mechanism worked correctly there was inadequate movement of the elevator - the plans call for 30 degrees up and 25 down. After spending some time pondering this and looking at the options it seemed that moving the control column pivot point forward was the answer. Re-reading the plans made it clear that I didn't have enough horizontal distance between the control pivot point and where the elevator pushrod enters the aileron torque tube. Luckily this wasn't a difficult fix. The pivot hole was re-drilled an inch forward and the original hole plugged with a short piece of 5/16" rod welded into place. The new hole was lined with a piece of 3/8" * 0.028" tube as before. The trim lever rod also had to be lengthened by an inch so a new section was welded in place around a length of 7/16" tube to provide additional strength. Finally the system was re-assembled and I now have 31 degrees up and 25 degrees down - perfect. In addition with the original rework I had done on the system the movement is perfectly smooth, frictionless and without any discernable play - that will do!
