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Old 12-02-2005, 01:49 PM
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Default F4U plans

I wanted to scratch build from Top Flite F4U giant scale plans, but I don't have the proper software to convert their files to a proper file, and have them printed at Kinkos. Can anyone help me out. Or does someone have other suggestions. Thanks
Old 12-02-2005, 02:46 PM
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Default RE: F4U plans

What about these plans instead?
http://www.scaleaero.com/nick_ziroli_plans.htm
http://www.donsmithplans.com/
Old 12-03-2005, 07:51 PM
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Default RE: F4U plans

No need to worry about any kind of files, just have a regular print shop that can reproduce construction blueprint size drawings make copies for you. Also many architects have scanning / copying abilities for large size drawings and might produce copies for you. You could always cut the original plans into smaller sections for copying if the print shop equipment can't handle the full size sheet. I've not seen the Top Flite plans you describe, but some kit plans don't have views of all the required parts.

If you only need the extra plans for parts templates, you could always manually trace parts on tracing paper or drafting vellum.

Good luck!

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Old 12-05-2005, 08:45 AM
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It would be tough to build from those plans. Not all the formers are shown. You would have to extrapolate. Would be easier to buy some unless you like that sort of thing.
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