<<Then, you placed the tail light high on the rudder - more aft than low on
the rudder - thus requiring even more balance weight.>>

It is true that it is more aft in terms of fuselage station, but it is
actually closer to the hinge line at the top, and should require a little
less weight to balance.
 

Mike Reinath
LNC2 at 960 hrs
San Jose, CA