I recently finished a Unionville Hobby 8' radial Beaver. Checking the balance on it, I have to install 15 oz. of lead on the firewall. Has anyone had to put almost a pound of nose weight on one of their models? The enigne is an Enya 120 4C so that it would fit in the cowling without being exposed and I have oversized heavier tires than what is called for. Battery, receiver and onboard glow are sitting against the inside of the firewall. I have never had to add so much weight to balance a plane before. Maybe because of the short nose and narrow wing chord this is the norm for this specific model? Any comments?

Ron