I have my servos in tail also, jr8611's all around. Pull pull is nice, but the direct link is nicer I think. I think the tail heavy problem would of been avoided by me if I used regular stand offs on the motor, but I used 1.25's, with some shims for a bit more right thrust. After reading what Chip did and suggests the smaller standoffs, I wonder/feel that he flies it with the cg a bit further back then 3.25, but never really seen a real answer from him to say just where his cg is? I still need to weigh mine, but feel it is most likely around 16lbs. Stock gear, Tru turn spinner and Duralites. We will see. The motor will have plenty of power for it, but like always, lighter is better.