I am presently building the HogBipe and have altered it dramatically. I have found the weight issue to be minimal; also cutback the fuse by two inches and rebuilt aft turtledeck and tail surfaces..... CG will be affected; will place an OS90 Surpass up front. I was told by others to keep the servos separate for the ailerons and keep the lower forward fuse open until weight and CG are ironed out. Keep the wings laterally balanced as you build; don't sweat the weight until overall kit is framed up then adjust as necessary. With a 1.50, plan on aft mounted servos and strengthen the hinges...... easy hinges probably not your best bet. This is a great kit to bash.... flies very nicely.