RC-Sport, interesting idea to try to hold it at the struts. I measured at the struts then stretched a string between them and marked the CG locations above the fus. so I could use the balancer. But I will try at the struts. Battery is under the tank.

I just finished gutting the radio out and remounting as far forward as possible. Went for a lighter tail wheel also. When all said and done, it looks like around 10 lbs. So from the above comments it sounds typical.

Enough is enough, I will final balance tomorrow and start measuring the control throws. It's snowing today in Ohio so it's not like I'm in a rush.

Thanks for all the comments and help.