When you print your manuals be sure that your printer is set on it’s
MAX
printing
area to ensure that all the templates print out to the correct size.
The standard 12 oz Can, here in the US, measures 2 1/2" in diameter. If the
Cans you’re using to make your plane are smaller or larger, then here’s
what you do..... Measure the diameter of your Can and find what percent-
age of 2 1/2" it is.... I.e. If your Can measures only 2 1/4" (in diameter)
then 2 1/4" is = to 90% of 2 1/2" so you would print out all the templates
at 90% instead of at 100%. If your Can measures 3" (in diameter) then 3"
is = to 120% of 2 1/2" so you would print out all of the templates at 120%.
etc.
Some of these models were originally designed in 1984. Since then the
building techniques of these planes has changed over time. I.e. many of the
planes no longer require the use of the wooden former “F-1 & F-2”. We
simply glue the “B-2’s” onto the BACK (BOTTOM) of the Can “B-1” or
use corrugated cardboard in place of the wood. (See
http://
www.bcair.com/BT/nwf1.htm
and
http://www.bcair.com/BT/nf1.htm
)
Once you’ve reviewed your manual and you’re ready to start your first
plane, go here >
http://www.bcair.com/BT/
< and look over the Builder’s
Tips. These are building tips sent in from builders all over the world. They
will help you to make these planes easier and faster.
Bookmark this page as
it is NOT accessible from the main web site.
You can obtain the plastic props used on these planes from your
local Hobby Shop or here’s where I get my props on-line >
http://
www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0091p?&C=QBC&V=MAS
<.
Here’s where I get my Wooden Propellers on-line >
http://
www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/
wti0097p?FVSEARCH=PRO++&CATEGORY=QB&MANUFACTURER=TOP&submit=AdvancedSearch
<
Any 5-7" prop, with any pitch, will work on these planes.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0097p?
FVSEARCH=PRO++&CATEGORY=QB&MANUFACTURER=TOP&submit=AdvancedSearch
