Dennis Oelmann had a completed canard ready to install, and the temptation was too high to pass up for such a critical component of the plane. It wasn't cheap, but to put two full chapters out of the way and let me focus on other things, I think it was money well spent. His work is exquisite.
Step 1 - Cutting Foam Cores and Bonding to Torque Tubes
Step 2 - Installing of Bottom Skin
Step 3 - Installation of Top Skin
Step 4 - Installing NC-6 Inserts and NC-3 Hinges
Step 5 - Checking Elevator Travel and Installing Tip Fairings