I have a Brodak 1/2 Pathfinder almost ready to cover. I don't have a clue as to what it should weigh or what weight a Big Mig .061 can handle. So far the weights of all the components total 294g / 10.37 oz. Wheels, spinner, pushrod and finish aren't included but everything else is including the engine prop & tank. How's the weight so far? I still have the option of lightening up the structure by hogging out the fuselage & stab if necessary.

Thanks Larry. I'll make the lightening mods as shown on the plan as a matter of necessity. The wood in the kit was very decent quality and I normally build fairly light but a little extra effort will pay off in performance.

I've lightened up the stab & fuselage but I have yet to do the same to the flaps. The weight saving so far is 6/10 oz ( 5% of the target weight). Perhaps that's not all that great but when you consider the target weight of 12 oz is it rather in?-significant? The saving may be potentially cancelled by added tail weight (if needed). I don't know if these build nose or tail heavy. I'll also do more sanding on the fuselage and I will also trim some material off the nylon hinges for additional weight saving.