Does anyone have a sliderule? [;)]
Jim [cptn]
Stay Safe.
Yeah, I’ve got one. But I consider it a collectors item, since my last scientific calculator cost me eleven bucks.
You guys in the US really need to come over to the mertic system like the rest of us LOL
Way easier than doing fractions 
Theuns
The metric system is 100% based on fractions - just easier as it is all powers of 10. Some of us over here think in metrics and I agree - stupid that it’s not universally adopted.
I checked the inflation calculator- 35g in 2006 is 48.2g today…
Is it anything like a Henweigh?
What’s a Henweigh?
35G = 1.23459 oz
4lbs or $10.00 plus tax for inflation.
[:D]
35G is either stupendous crushing force or the next data service speed. [:P]
But seriously, adequate nose weight is when it’s enough. As others have said, disregard any numbers given on the instruction sheet and perform a balance check. Be sure to set your balance point slightly ahead of the main gear to ensure no surprises at the end.
Too bad lead bird shot is no longer available - I mix epoxy putty into it to make form fitting weights that can be fit into any sort of nook or cranny. Don’t forget locations like under the coaming ahead of the IP and inside the side consoles. I had read some stories where CA glue caused lead shot to expand, and I can confirm that it does happen. Epoxy putty is benign and causes no problems.
You have to get Rhode Island Reds to get up to 4lbs. Our white leghorns would only make 2-2 1/2 lbs when cleaned and plucked.[:)]
I use tungsten weights now and just glue them in place with a little blob of epoxy. They’re a good way to get a lot of weight in the smallest possible package. Tungsten putty is also a good way to give model wheel chocks some weight.
I use the same technique, except with BBs. I’m building the old Monogram Constellation, and I used Aves A&B mixed with BBs to fill the nose to just aft to the forward boarding door. I even stuck a little bit into the nose cone (probably overkill). It works well.
Baron,
Aves is great - like freshly chewed gum. Much easier on the fingers compared to Milliput.