Yes pull pull rudder makes a big difference in CG and I would do it if I were you. 4 ounces in the tail equates to 12+ ounces in the nose. So you can save yourself adding close to a pound of lead if you just install a pull pull rudder. Then you can move your batt's up front if necessary. My guess is that with the pull pull rudder your CG will be right where you want it. Mechanically a push pull is simpler and does not have the slack issues of a pull pull rudder that is anything but perfectly installed. But the little amount of slack on one side at full deflection is usually no big deal. The pull pull is also lighter since it doesn't require a 2+ ounce 36 long servo extension. It's usually very close to the receiver. Another great way to push the CG forward is to use a very light tail wheel or entire tail wheel assembly. There are foam wheels out there that will save you a half ounce to an ounce. The RC Blimp production tail wheel assemblies with titanium and CF are the lightest and best out there.
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This plane is probably better matched for an Evo / MVSS 58. With a 3 lb engine, it is quite tail heavy. They didn't set it up for pulll pull AT ALL. They've even made servo cutouts already for the rudder servo. I tried weighing everything and ballancing it after everything is there, and right now it is about 1.5 - 2" aft of the suggested rear CG range. I will have to fashion a pull pull setup to get them to balance I guess... or dare I say dead weight on the nose
I have a question guys, mechanically, is pull pull more advantageous? does moving the servo up really move the CG that much? When I did the calculation, I come up with a possible (under optimal condition) of a 4 oz weight saving. Not that much advantage if you as me.
I'll try to post more pics later. This kit is BEAAAUUUUTIFUL