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Cold War (1950-1974)
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Kinetic S-2A Tracker is a wheel dragger.
SgtRam
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 01:10 PM UTC
Well I am close to paint on my Kinetic S-2A and I jammed as much weight as I could in the front and nose and it still stands on its tail. I put a 1/2 ounce weigh behind the cockpit dash, and filled the area around the front landing gear and the nose with Liquid Gravity the front weight a ton, but it still won't sit on front wheel.

Any thoughts where I could add more weight?

I REALLY WISH model manufactures would take this into consideration when they design the kits!!!!!

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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 02:09 PM UTC
Blame Grumman. There's a reason why Trackers have a substantial tail bumper with wheels on it. Have you tried weights in the engine nacelles? What about behind the cockpit bulkhead?
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 03:17 PM UTC
Hi Kevin,

As Jessica suggests, the nacelles, if you still have access.

If all else fails, put it on a base and pin it down.

Cheers,
Joe
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Posted: Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 12:06 PM UTC
If neither is a viable option, your can always use a clear plastic rod to hold up the tail.
Joel
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