Deadeye,
Yes the plans show the CG in front of the leading edge (bottom wing). The instructions say to measure in from the TOP wing and balance using the TOP wing. If you shoot the CG straight up on the plans it will be slightly forward of the aft top wing brace (hope I said all of that right???).

Last night I removed the Sullivan tail wheel and the "pull pull" rudder connections which really helped after rechecking CG. Now searching for smaller lighter tail wheel and will stick with the pull pull since I have it set up already.