RE: LT-40 Taildragger balance
You balance it at the same point for flying.
You'll find that the proper location for the main gear falls right under the radio compartment forward bulkhead, great structurally, but a PITA to put in. On mine I put it right behind the bulkhead and lived with needing to give up elevator during taxing , some put in in front of the bulkhead which for landing isn't quite as good technically, but works out well in practice.