RE: DynaFlite Super Decathlon Kit Bash and Build
Well Matt, I was sure shocked by what I found! My tail feathers as built weighed in at 9.6oz! That's 0.3 oz LESS that your reduced tail. I didn't do anything different than the plans - EXCEPT I added the hard points for the tail wire mounting.
I wonder if your wood was just really heavy?
I can't upload pics for some silly reason. I keep getting an "Internal Server Error"
My Horizontal Stab/elevators weigh in at 6.2 oz. The Vert Stab/Rudder at 3.4 oz. Weighed together, obviously 9.6 Oz.
Once I can get photos uploaded, I'll send a pic of the Fuselage mod for the Wing Tube design.