Just finished my Quest this weekend. I built mine "by the book" ... fuel tank in stock location, elevator servo aft, canopy in stock location. Put the HS 81 throttle servo up against the bulkhead rear of fuel tank (under LE), as is the SR 1200 6v battery and receiver. I have a Saito 100 on a Hyde mount. Balance at 6.5". Here's the catch.... in order to obtain the 6.5" CG, I had to add 14 oz of lead to the motormount to get a good balance. The all up wieght minus fuel is 10lbs even. That seems a little heavy for this plane. I did reinforce the forward area (fuel tank compartment) with 1/8 lite ply and triangles in the corners. I did glass the compartment with 2" 12 oz fiberglass tape, and added an 1/8 ply doubler to the LG plate. I dont think that equaled a pound and a half. The "book" details the weight as 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 lbs. Is this printed weight a fantasy or are any of you hitting the target weight? I went with the Saito because it was lighter, but I made up for it in lead. (the LG is slightly bowed under the weight,, or is this also normal?)
Haven't had a chance to fly it yet, Damn thing took a chunk out of my hand trying to start it. (I hate inverted pumped engines!) After the swelling goes down, and I can hold a transmitter a little better, I will give this pregnant bird a test flight.
On a different note.... is it just my computer, or has this site REALLLLLLLLLLy slowed down? Sometimes it takes a full five minutes for a page to load up. and there are no pictures anymore, just red X's.

Thanx....
CC