I bought an LT-40 to teach my girlfriend and her son to fly on and I need a few ideas on how to shed some weight. The problem is that it is already 90% built. I but all of the pieces of the model engine and radio gear on a baby scale I have and as it stands right now I am right at 6lbs. The finish is Koverall and Dope so I knew it was going to be on the heavy side but did not take the time to drill some lightening holes in the ribs and various other parts during construction, wish I had now.

I have covered all the parts and brushed two coats of clear on everything but the wing so all that is left to do is clear coat it then spray the colors and seal the whole plane with another coat ot two of clear. Not sure what the total would be by then but figured about 6lbs 4-6oz or so. I would like to get it down to about 6lbs even if possible. I figured I could ditch the rubber Du-bro wheels for some foamies and save a few ounces there, but can't think of much else to save any weight with. Battery pack is a 4.8v 600mha unit. Engine is a K&B .48 2 stroke. Got any Ideas?

I suppose even at 6lbs 8oz it should fly pretty good, but I should have taken weight into more consideration during the construction. SIG claims weight should have been between 5.5-6lbs. Does anyone have a kit version built up out there and if so how much does yours hit the scales at?

Thanks,
Blaze