How to download and print PDF plans

4/10/2017

Downloading plans

I use Google Drive to host my designs. Follow the below steps to get your plans downloaded to your computer.

1. Click the "DOWNLOAD" button to launch the downloads page for your desired model. On some models, you will see a set of folders indicating all available plan versions. Select the newest version.

2. Click each PDF file to access the download button.

3. Download each PDF and open it with Adobe Reader.

Printing plans

I optimize my plans to work with the popular 8.5x11 paper size which is commonly used in home printers.

1. Open the PDF you want to print using Adobe Reader and click the Print icon.
2. In the Print dialog box, click Poster.
3. Set Tile Scale to 100%.
4. Set Overlap to 0.005in.
5. Click Print.

17 Comments

Tim

4/19/2017 02:15:43 pm

Just as an FYI you don't have to download the files individually. If you click the little arrow next to the name of the project/folder in the header area above the file list (next to "Shared with me >"), it'll expand a dropdown with a Download link. Clicking that link will give you a zip file containing all the files/folders for the project.

Randy

12/9/2023 05:57:37 pm

Liar doesn't work

omar

8/31/2017 02:53:15 pm

quiero ver si puedo hacerlo un poco mas grande a este plano me gustaria aviones desde 120 cm a 130 cm de envergadura

nerdnic

8/31/2017 03:04:48 pm

Sí, puedes hacerlo más grande. Los planes están diseñados para espuma de 5 mm, por lo que si realiza cambios en los planes que tiene que dar cuenta de esto. Las "pestañas" y "pliegues" son las áreas que hay que ajustar.

Para aumentar el tamaño de los planes sólo cambiar el 100% al tamaño que desee.

Buena suerte y mantenerme informado sobre su progreso de construcción!

mike link

2/7/2018 03:37:19 pm

how do i download your plans so i can cut them out tried to print and all i get is one sheet with all parts on it how do i do it so i can get plans for full size. thank you for your time

nerdnic

2/10/2018 09:13:37 am

Hi there. You’ll want to download Adobe Reader and then follow the steps I outline above. The plans should print out at the proper scale and in tiled format.

Lee

11/29/2022 03:04:46 pm

Thanks, was not putting plans in PDF so now understand how to print them out...Thanks much

Siderat

5/19/2018 03:44:45 am

I want to use paper size A4 or A3, so just Set Tile Scale to 100%.
and Set Overlap to 0.127mm and that all?

nerdnic

5/19/2018 07:34:02 am

Yes, you should be able to use any size paper and it will work.

What plane are you looking to build?

siderat

5/21/2018 04:42:42 pm

nnchipmunkv2

Dallas

2/9/2020 09:38:29 am

Very cool website with awesome content. What build would you recommend for a beginner builder and novice pilot. My flying experience is on a Apprentice 15e and homebuilt stick planes. Thanks

Dallas

nerdnic

2/9/2020 10:21:52 am

Hi Dallas! Thanks for checking out my site. My v2 nnChipmunk would be a great plane for you! Build it with the basic power setup/basic wing and you'll do great.

Firman

6/5/2020 09:27:08 pm

Could I download the nnP39 v2 in non Tiled plan.
i wan to download it in A0 paper size (or biger paper size )

You have an amazing website and tutorial vid.

Thanks for sharing and the knowledge.

Best regards

James roberts

6/9/2020 09:00:19 pm

Hello there i am new to building, print plans and such, i had a quick question for you.

Im building the ChipmunkV2.

My process so far for the fuselage has been to print the plans, tape to foam board, then razor on the lines.
This has worked great so far and i can no be happier with how much you have taught me.

ive printed out the Left wing and cut it to shape,

How can i mirror a PDF to print the Right wing now?

Arnold M link

12/8/2020 07:13:03 pm

Loved reading thiis thanks

mike

8/25/2023 02:40:26 am

why when i try to print it it says (invalid numeric value

James Jay Dunn

8/27/2023 01:13:17 pm

I am looking at the P-51 plan. How thick is the wood for the wings and planes body?