As I look at my plans of my different kits I see where the C of G should be. I take it this is checked after the model is finished, but with the engine or without? The reason I ask is this.

When I was working at my local hobby shop back in 1981 this guy came in and gave me all his control line stuff as he was getting out of the hobby. The Banshee was part of his stuff. I never flew it. Always had it hanging around. Well yesterday I was looking it over real good and noticed that he had glued weights on the fuselage right under the stabilizer. one on each side. Hmmm. Checked C of G with engine, balanced perfect. Took engine off then checked C of G again and the tail slams to the floor.

The Banshee does look to have a very long nose.

Any thoughts on this subject?

Thanks