Time: 23 hours (had to rebuild the left elevator)
Date Completed (as well as add a hinge to the Horizontal Stab): January 7, 2023
The first elevator went remarkably well for a first time builder, which made my confidence soar.
However, the second ... not so much. The videos below recount the sad tale of how one rivet (and impatience on my part) ruined an otherwise perfectly well-built part, my attempts at fixing the issue, and the final resolution.
All-in-all, I think the first video details very well how to build a Sonex elevator, apart from the last couple of minutes. In the end, I purchased the parts necessary to rebuild the destroyed elevator and then I rebuilt it a second time. I'm very happy with the replacement, though my bank account is not as happy.