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Old 11-19-2005 | 08:43 PM
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when I build a kit I like to make a copy of the plans and then I cut up the copies for the sections I am building instead of folding the plans. How do you do it, fold them or cut them up?
Old 11-19-2005 | 10:23 PM
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Have plans copied, then cut up. Always retain the originals.

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Old 11-20-2005 | 07:41 AM
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I cut up the originals
Old 11-20-2005 | 08:10 AM
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I usually make a copy and then cut up the copy of plans. One thing i always do, trace the ribs on a minila folder just in case down the road need to fix a wing. This has come in handy a few times.
Old 11-20-2005 | 09:02 PM
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use old fashion carbon paper to transer shapes to balsa or cardboard. its a lot cheaper and easier than a trip to printer of the plans. been doing it this way for over 65 years. dick
Old 11-20-2005 | 09:36 PM
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When building A kit I just fold them and cut what I need. On A plans built plane I usually have two copies made and cut one up and build over the other copy. That way I always have the origianl set. I also make templates out of chip board if it's something I may want to build again then make up A folder for them. You never know when you may want another of the same plane.
I just finished spending some time on the puter making copies for my winter build. Most of the wing ribs I had to make them in two parts because of size then just line them up and tape them together. Just do it how you have to.
Old 12-09-2005 | 11:26 PM
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i am looking for the plans to a 60 108 joss stik thanks

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