RE: CG confusion
Any time you add weight you are affecting the C.G.
What you are shooting for is to have the plane show NO preferance at the suggested c.g.
In other words, it will tip forward or backward just as easily and as often.
1lb sounds excessive.
First, what plane are you talking about?
Link please?
What engine are you using?
What size RX battery pack and where is it mounted?