Still being new to CL model building, remember, I did have a 50 year layoff, and I know I haven't finished a model yet, but I'm getting close.

I've noticed some things become obvious and other things are not.
Like agreement on set-up principals? Yes, a question mark because there's disagreement. Nothing wrong there, possibly different schools, or "What works for one may not work for another."
I'm fine with that.
In fact, I have respect for all opinions dealing with this subject.
I hate to assume, but one can assume that the setting up of a model begins in the building stage, or at least the thought of it should. Correct?
With that said, and not having set up a CL model in 50 years, in fact, the ones I built back then, weren't really "set-up" either.
Ya build the thing, couple of washers for engine offset and out to the field you would go.
Yes, I'm going someplace with this and trying to make it interesting at the same time.
So, I'm ready to test fit and mount the engine on The LOSER.
I read the "Stone Tablets from Mount Sinai." Couple of times actually.
I'm confused more than ever? So, I have questions.
The model has the Dragonfly adjustable leadout and a weight box. So I should be fine there.
My interest is with the following:
Engine offset? How much if any?
Engine down thrust? needed or not?
Stab incidence? Really needed?
Thanks in advance.
Charles