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Default Does Anyone have software to calculate Polars?

Hey Gang

I am doing a little research for my next Scale model. I will be working at 40% but don't want to use the scale airfoils for obvious reasons. Does anyone have software available to calculate the Polars for low Reynolds number airfoil sections? X-Foil or something similar and would they be willing to print out the figures for me? I am a little short on funds and can't afford the software right now, although, that is on my to do list for the forseeable future, this whole project is on a shoe string so to speak.
I am looking at a couple of Dr. Eppler's foils as well as Selig/Donovan and Wortmann. I look at the airfoil and know it is close to what I need but just want to know what the actual polars are.
If anyone would be so generous as to donate a little of their time to help out a fellow modeler, I would be very grateful. I have the plots available so that should simplify things for whomever can help.

Thanx, Wolf