Kenric,
I just finished balancing my Sukhoi yesterday, but my technique is different than what Tom states in the manual.

Mark the cg location on the flat surface that the canopy sits on.
Drill a small hole on each side of the fuselage on this flat surface
Screw a small cup hook or eyelet into each hole.
Tie a string between the two hooks.
Hang the plane by attaching a rope to the string.
Tape the canopy to the side of the fuselage in its correct location.
Put a small bubble level on the stabilizer/elevator.
Move your battery around to get the plane balanced.

I hope you can follow this, if not let me know and I will take some pictures.

Chuck