By now it should be spring. Take your nice little cutie out and let all the
other guys drool.
JJ Sinclair

I am leaning towards just sanding and flying it UGLY for the first
season. I can always paint or redo the finish properly NEXT winter.

Or maybe do it progressivley: One wing this year, do the other one next
year. It will look a bit odd with one beautiful wing and one ... not so
good.

Or do just the elevator and see how it goes, so you can judge the amount
of time better!