Brad,
Thats right. 55 oz is my target. I really havent done anything special to achieve that weight. I even put 1/64 ply doublers on the fuse sides. I also put 3/32" vertical grain balsa from the leading edge of the wing to motor mount to add some vertical strength to the sides.
Archie,
I'm going to use monokote on this model. Initially I was going to paint it, but I just dont have the experience with painting to ensure a nice light finish. In the future I'm going to give painting a try, but I just didnt want to ruin this model with a heavy finish. I have so many things I want to try, but I just dont have the time...
Jason