ORIGINAL: misha034
Well, for this plane it is important to have as many as you can weight in front of CG. My plane came with about 8 kg. Mostly Because it will be powered by Zenoa 26 (1.8kg) and retracts are big ones, for planes with max weight 15kg.
Glasing, panel lines, rivets and painting has added 0.4 kg.
As I can see manufacturers are making retracts in categories 5-8kg and next is 8-12or 15. I thought that putting it on maximum load is critical. With this setup I hope that I will not need any lead in front.
I have Robart tail wheel but did not manage tu put it inside. It is lite but not strong enough for this weight.
Of course we want to see all documentation that you have. Please post it. Or we have to vote?
You have got to be kidding, your plane weighs more than 17 1/2lbs?! Heavy finish, need heavy stronger gear, have heavy finish and heavy gear need bigger heavy engine! Let us know how that flies please! Dave Platt's 1/5 Zero came in at 14lbs and it had a .90 two stroke!
I here all of you, wanting to see the tail wheel build, so I shall proceed with aforementioned instructions. I will be flying tomorrow, I found someone to hold my hand and to make sure I don't hurt myself when I play with my toys (we must fly with a buddy at our field), I'm going to recommend that everyone in our club must where a harness at the field.
You all have a good weekend.