HS parts are all alodined and primed. If you’re desperately interested in the whole process, go here.

Finally…some rivets squeezed! Constructed the horizontal stab rear spar and attached its elevator brackets. I had to drill out a few rivets, but didn’t make too much of a mess.

Here’s one rivet drilled out, and another ready for the punch. Once the rear spar was done, I started re-assembling the front spar in preparation for riveting.