Then you get into issues of pushing the size limit, insufficient tail volume/possible shorter tail moment depending on if the planform was altered, reduced snapping and rolling characteristics if the area comes from a longer span, etc. If you can't get the wings with which the airplane was designed light (not necessarily THE cause for replacing wings in this example, but certainly valid), how are you going to get larger wings equal or lighter weight?

The simple thing to do is to buy a good, quality airframe from the onset and be reasonable in your building and setup of it. Personally, I've never had a new airframe, and none of them have had trouble making weight. None of them were particularly featherlight when I acquired them either. None of the new electric 2M airplanes I've put together have been overweight. All of them had wheelpants, the wingtubes they were supplied with, the landing gear they were supplied with, etc. It's not difficult (nor expensive in my experience), and I'm not special. I don't get it.

Let me go on to say that I'm sure I've ruffled a few feathers with my comments regarding weight. For that, I apolgize and to all with whom I've entered discourse directly, please know that none of my statements are personal and I harbor no ill feelings. I simply have my viewpoint and it happens to not be congruent with others in this discussion. I entertain any and all conversation public or private and am would love to talk about this.