I'm sorry,but I have to chime in here also.I have the Creek Katana with a 3W24 engine with a Johnson pitts muffler and my weight is 11 lbs. 12 ozs.My set up is 2 Hitec 605's for elev. in the tail,a Hitec 645 for rudder in the fuse just behind the wing tube on a pull-pull,2 Hitec 625's in the wings for ailerons,and a Hitec 85mg for throttle.Ignition battery and ignition are on the engine box.Receiver and 1600ma 4.8 volt battery are on inside of firewall.I have my CG at 4 3/4".I too had to replace my landing gear with alum. after a rough landing.This plane is a 3D machine.Flat spins,knife edge spins,and just about the best tumbling I've seen.Yes,it's a little heavier than I hoped,but no complaints here.
As far as the customer service at Creek.I thinks it's A1.Everyone there has taking time to talk to me about every question I called them with.Jim has gotten on phone with me and helped out.
So here is one satisfied customer Jim.Thank You !!!

Hank