RE: Prop balancing
I've been using the aluminum prop-spinner nuts (they (Dubro) also make brass ones that are heavier if that's needed). They work fine, altough don't look as neat as a full spinner. They are functional (won't wear or gore with the electric starter cone) and add a little bit of nose weight where it's needed most (if you need it, that is). And, they don't need to be balanced.
CGr.