Just a quick hour in the garage before work today to finish up a few of the parts for the left elevator, specifically the trim tab spar and some touch up paint. The trim tab spar is the one I dorked up previously and had to reorder. The last time around I was way too aggressive with the countersink and stretched pretty much every hole. Lesson learned. This time much more conservative and careful not to go too deep. Just enough that a #40 dimple would nest inside correctly. Other learning point was to make sure the piece was properly supported for the work to be done. So this time around I clamped it into the vise which helped a lot.

Just a few other parts needed a quick touch up with the primer so I sprayed those outside quickly with the rattle can and let them dry. No more paint booth so outdoors is my only option now even in the heart of winter! Now I have all the pieces for the left elevator together and primed, ready for riveting. The plans have you work on the trim setup of your choice here, either electric or manual, so that will be the next task and learning point.

Time to research the installation of the electric trim servo motor and supporting hardware.