thx for all the input, it is well taken and gives me some insight as to trimming the model out.
i have just a tad more throw in the elevator at low rate than what was called for.
today while cleaning things, i removed the 1.75 oz of lead/mounting plate combo i had on the nose. rechecked the CG and it's now 1/4" back from the 4 5/8" mark that is suggested.
this is going to be a fun airplane as well, it flies like it's on rails, lands like a trainer, and so far just urges you to fly it again and again.