RE: hanger9 sukhoi
Errrr...you could move the servos up to a gang system, go with a CF tail wheel and put a light motor like the ZDZ on there with no weight added. That way it would fly super light. Thats the plans I have with mine anyways.
CF tail wheel
CF landing gear
No wheel pants (the real one doesnt have them)
DuraLite battery system
Kavan Tires
Using a Gang rudder system (to offset all of that nasty weight added to the front for balancing)
According to Troy built models here is the weight savings
2+10+5+8+4= 29 oz. Plus I dont have to add weight for balance anymore (Usually a pound) since I used the CF tail wheel and Gang rudder system.
45oz. (2.81lbs) of weight savings. I always say if your gonna do it then do it right.