Progress:

I got the rudder fixed; funny how things work when you put them togethor right. Belly pan is glued in and looking good. Pilot interviews are done. Cookie Monster came out of the blue and was VERY impressive.

So the planes done, got the radio dialed in, except for the ailerons but that's not big deal. I always save those for last.

I get out the ol' balanco-meter and flipped the plane upside down. Get it laid on there ever so gentle.

It's a little tail heavy so I first put the battery way up on the fuse; I can put it in the tank compartment plenty of room. Still tail heavy so I get out the lead and see what I need. 8 ounces [:@] on the engine for balance. Way too much.

So now I'm thinking about some mods to cut out having to stick on so much lead. I'm going to move the throttle servo to the front of the radio compartment first. If I still need nose weight I'll get a heavy hub. The hub will get me nose heavy I'm sure but it should put in the range of just moving the battery around.

I thought I would be nose heavy with that 72 up there.

Greg, if you're still following this: did your build come out tail heavy?

So much for flying this weekend, maybe next.