RE: Curare build
I am currently scratching a Curare from the MAN planes. I built and flew one in competition back in the mid 70's when the plan came out. Great plane even if the plans aren't the best.
I already have the stab and the wing mostly done. I cut my own cores with thinner airfoils for a little more speed and reduced the wingspan marginally. Am putting the speed flaps on it as per plans. They worked great on my first one. Once I get the wing done, it's on to the fuse. Will be putting a JettFire 90 in mine. Will use covering on the wing and glass the fuse maybe; haven't decided.
Have spring airs for the gear.
With the JettFire spinning an 11x9 at close to 15-16,000 on the ground, it ought to move out. Love ballistic pattern planes.
Good luck on yours.
Jeff