I just hate to damage plans at all - if they are folded unfold them and roll them the creases will fall apart after a while

then take them down to kinkos and have them copied about $3 per sheet

use the copies and you can cut them to a more manageable size

spill glue on them, whatever and the originals are available for new copies


it's well worth the effort and cost to save your original plans

tracing any parts that are not on the plans is a good idea mark on them the type of wood, thickness, and hardness

it will help if the plane hits one of those pesky gravity holes and is worth repairing


good luck and happy building