Well, its done.

Talked with Lanier Monday; guy there said their's had a 70 Surpass, and had the battery behind the wing. He had no idea why mine was so nose-heavy. Of course, you cannot expect an over-the-phone diagnosis on this sort of problem. He suggested I fly it first before adding the three ounces of weight under the stab. Good idea.

It balances now at 5 inches. I cut into the fuse bottom, made a mount and a hatch, and the battery is just ahead of the elevator servos.

I'll say this; after all the headaches I've had finishing this airplane, if its flight characterisitcs are anything short of orgasmic it will be swap shop material just as soon as I get something else to put the 70 Surpass in...[>:]

If the weather cooperates, I'll know this week-end. Another thing that is annoying me; I can't put my finger on it, but the model looks dfferent from what I see on the box, ad literature, etc. Sitting on the bench while I was setting the throws, it appeared, well; dorky I guess is the word. That impression solidified when I set it down on the driveway for the photos. Probably just me; Lord knows I'm not real thrilled with this thing right now...