I've done it as well. But I always lay the plans down face down and iron the back of them so I won't smear the print on the other side with the heat of the iron. I always do it on my clean work surface to prevent anything damaging the print on the front.<div>
</div><div>Here's another tip I always use. I never build on the original plans that come with the kit. I always get them copied and then I build with on the copies. Staple, Office Depot, or most office supply stores have copy centers capable of reproducing kit plans. Run the first copy through and then check the copy with the original (lay the copy on top of the original and check the scale in the legend, or just check the lines drawn on the plans) to ensure they copy is coming out the same size. All copiers will vary a little bit and they can adjust the copier so that you get a true reproduction. </div><div>
</div><div>Next take I take the plans home and I look at the parts in the kit. Most plans in kits don't include all the parts on the plane. So I find out what is missing on the plans and then I will make tracings of those parts. I do this for two reasons. One, in the event of a crash I can reproduce and part I need to repair the plane. Two, later on down the road if I want to build another plane I can always cut my own parts and build another kit. I don't do this to cheat the company putting the kit out, but rather I do this in case the kit is taken off the market and I can't get another kit. </div><div>
</div><div>When you get him roll up the original plans and your part tracings and store them in a document tube. You can cut up the copies you made and built on those safe in the knowledge that your originals are safe and sound.</div><div>
</div><div>hope this helps</div><div>
</div><div>Ken</div>