finished up the Strega today, what a pretty plane. maybe i'm just partial. everything went together great. both stabs were straight and required no shimming, all control surfaces were hinged and pinned, (pins were secure) and the covering was excellent. have'nt balanced it yet, but just from guessing , i'd say it's gonna come in a little nose heavy. all in all i'd have to say the phoenix puts out one heck of an ARF. can't wait to put her in the air. thanks for all your help and input.