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Every dollar helps! These manuals are the culmination of more then 10 years of design and publication and formally sold for $10.00 each. With 54 different manuals available, that’s a $540.00 value. Now, due to the worldwide economic collapse, they are my gift to you. My hope is that you will enjoy these great little airplanes as much as I have enjoyed designing them for you. You may build as many planes as you like. Sell your planes, or give them away. Tell ALL your airplane loving friends to come to the site and get as many of the manuals as they like. If you enjoy these planes, please help to ensure this site stays on-line and these airplane manuals remain available for all to enjoy. Any amount you donate is greatly appreciated. May God bless you and keep you safe. Thank You & Enjoy! Wayne
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  • Every dollar helps!

    These manuals are the culmination of more then 10 years of designand publication and formally sold for $10.00 each. With 54 different

    manuals available, that’s a $540.00 value.

    Now, due to the worldwide economic collapse, they are my gift to you.My hope is that you will enjoy these great little airplanes as much as I

    have enjoyed designing them for you.

    You may build as many planes as you like.Sell your planes, or give them away.

    Tell ALL your airplane loving friends to come to the site and get asmany of the manuals as they like.

    If you enjoy these planes, please help to ensure this site stays on-lineand these airplane manuals remain available for all to enjoy. Any

    amount you donate is greatly appreciated.

    May God bless you and keep you safe.

    Thank You & Enjoy!Wayne

    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=VRnp-lhMKsIzH8i8L-olCwdxIZyxTExQpmXI9tsDnUToCZpgGaQLaR5xvcqp17f-H1o_1W&country.x=US&locale.x=US

  • www.bcair.comCopyright © 2011 B. C. Air Originals

    Step By Step Construction Plans.35 Pages With Over 120 Full Color Photos showing how to build the

    Can be made from most12 or 16 oz Beverage Cans.

    Wingspan: 22”Length: 19”Height: 6”

    Beechcraft - A36Stretch Bonanza

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  • Welcome to the B. C. Air Originals Squadron.

    This booklet contains complete step by step instructions for building the B. C. AirOriginals Beechcraft A36 Stretch Bonanza. Before you start building your firstplane it is suggested that you review the entire set of plan directions. Once you havepreviewed the construction steps you should start collecting the cans that you wantto use to make your first plane. These plans are designed to be used with any 12 or16 oz. beverage can. Always use clean, unscratched and undented cans for the bestlooking planes.

    Since the building of these planes requires the cutting of cans and the use of sharptools, CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT THE CONSTRUCTION OFTHESE PLANES WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE.CONSUMER ACCEPTS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY IN-CURRED IN THE BUILDING OF THESE PLANES.

    It is not necessary to follow all the building steps in the order presented. Such as, ifyou want to make the Engine, the Wheels or the Tail Section first, you can do thatand then set them aside until you need them. However, until you understand theconstruction of these planes, it may be easier to follow the steps in the order listed.Your very first step should be to make a copy of all the templates. All templates aredrawn to scale. Using a sheet of mylar (Clear Plastic) will enable you to re-useyour templates again and again. There is no limit to the number of planes you canbuild with these plans.

    We, at B. C. Air Originals, will make every effort to assist you in answering anyquestions you may have about the construction of these planes. Please feel free tocontact us ANY TIME at [email protected].

    Thank you for your interest in the B. C. Air Originals and have FUN!

    D. P. (Wayne) Mathis

  • When you print your manuals be sure that your printer is set on it’s MAXprinting 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 theCans you’re using to make your plane are smaller or larger, then here’swhat 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 templatesat 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 thebuilding techniques of these planes has changed over time. I.e. many of theplanes no longer require the use of the wooden former “F-1 & F-2”. Wesimply glue the “B-2’s” onto the BACK (BOTTOM) of the Can “B-1” oruse 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 firstplane, go here > http://www.bcair.com/BT/ < and look over the Builder’sTips. These are building tips sent in from builders all over the world. Theywill help you to make these planes easier and faster. Bookmark this page asit is NOT accessible from the main web site.You can obtain the plastic props used on these planes from yourlocal Hobby Shop or here’s where I get my props on-line > http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0091p?&C=QBC&V=MAS http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0097p?FVSEARCH=PROPELLERS+++&CATEGORY=QB&MANUFACTURER=TOP&submit=Submit+AdvancedSearch<Any 5-7" prop, with any pitch, will work on these planes.

    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0097p?FVSEARCH=PROPELLERS+++&CATEGORY=QB&MANUFACTURER=TOP&submit=Submit+AdvancedSearch

  • The following is a list of tools and materials I use to build these planes.You may find that you do not need all of the tools that I use.Use whatever works best for you.

    Pliers.Push Pin.Hot glue gun.Awl (old screw driver sharpened to a point).Wire cutter.X-acto knife (hobby knife) (box opener).Scissors & Can Opener.Small Paper Cutter, Ruler (straight edge).Felt tip pen (any color).Needle nose pliers.

    Materials -

    Aluminum Cans (beer, pop, soda, juice, etc) any 12 oz. size will work.Bottle caps.Corrugated Cardboard. Tape (any kind) & Glue (2-Part Epoxy works best).Mylar (Clear plastic).Copper Coated Welding Rod, Music Wire or any other straight wire .

    (2 sizes - 1/16” & 3/32”)Hazel Nuts (Acorn Nuts, Cap Nuts, Toothpaste Caps).Wire clip (speed nut).

    2

  • Cutting CansThe building of these planes requires that the Tops and/or Bottoms of beverage cans becut off. While you can decide for yourself which method you use to accomplish this,most builders use a Dremal® Tool in a fashion similar to that shown below.

    SEE ALL THE BUILDERS TIPS ON-LINE AT > www.bcair.com/BT

    STEP # 1

    What I’ve done here is taken a piece ofboard wood (aprox 12” x 15” x 3/4”) and toit I’ve attached (screw or glue) Two Blocksof wood (2” x 2” x 5”) and Two Rails ofwood (1” x 1” x 10”)

    Using a Hose Clamp, I’ve secured myDremal® Tool to the board. The twoguide rails are used to cradle the can.

    A cutting wheel is used to cut theBottom and the Top off the Cans.

    Again, you can use any other method at your disposal to remove the Tops and Bottomsof the cans. Use whatever means you feel most comfortable with.ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE HAND & EYE GEAR WHEN CUTTING CANS!

    In ALL cases, cutthe Bottom off theCan FIRST, thencut the Top off.Get as much of theCan as possable.

  • Another Way Of Cutting Cans

    Once you’ve selected which Cans your plane will be made out of, take one Can and hold it firmly atit’s bottom. Using your wire snips, cut through the ring at the top of the Can.

    Now grab the ring with your wire snips and PULL the top off the Can. The top will normally tare offright where the Can begins to taper inward to the ring.

    Continue PULLING until the top of the Can comes off. Then cut down the side of the Can with youscissors. Next use a smaller scissor to cut the bottom off the Can.

    Use a straight edge, or a papercutter to trim the edges smooth.

    Trim Can to 3 5/8” x 8 1/4”

    SEE ALL THE BUILDERS TIPS ON-LINE AT > www.bcair.com/BT

  • STEP # 2

    Next, cut the Tops and Bottoms off 20Cans. You should end up withapprox. 3 3/4” of Can to work with.

    STEP # 4

    STEP # 3

    B-1

    Once you’ve selected which Cans you’llbe using to make your plane out of, takeone Can and cut the bottom off it.

    3 3/4”

    Use your scissors and openthem up as shown at the left.

    SEE THIS AND OTHERBUILDERS TIPS ON-LINEAT > www.bcair.com/BT

    This Can will now become B-1.

  • STEP # 6STEP # 5

    F-1

    Cut F-1, (Page 32),from corrugatedcardboard and gluethe three piecestogether. Make a holelarge enough for youto put your fingerthrough, in the centeras shown here.BOTTOM of F-1

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    Cut F-2, (Page32), from corru-gated cardboardand glue the threepieces together.Make a 1/4” holein the center asshown here.

    F-2

    Put a thin bead of Hot Gluearound the edges of F-1 & F-2.

    CanCellophane TapeDouble-Sided Tape

    2” 4 5/8” 1 1/2”

    8 1/8”

    6 1/4”

    B-2

    STEP # 7

    Marry Two (2) Cans together as shown here.Measure and trim the Cans as shown.These Cans will become B-2.

    Optional: You can also use the standard “wooden” F-1 and F-2 used on most of the other planes.

  • 2 Cans married together lengthwise.

    4 Cans married together.

    3 Cans married together.

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    B-2

    B-2

    B-2

    F-2

    F-2F-2

    STEP # 8

    Form B-2 into a cylinder overlapping itself by 1/4”.Glue or Tape to hold in place.

    STEP # 9

    Glue F-2 into the small end of B-2 as shown.

  • STEP # 10Glue F-1 into the Front end of B-2.

    STEP # 11

    B-2 B-2

    B-2

    B-2

    F-1

    F-1

    F-1

    Wrap the outside end of B-2 with doublesided tape as shown.

    1/4”

    Note: The tape is just to help hold B-2inside of B-1. If you use the wooden F’sthen you’ll be stapling B-2 to the F’s andalso stapling B-2 to B-1 so you will notneed to use the tape.

    Use your finger, through the hole,to bring F-1 into place.

  • 3/4”

    STEP # 12

    Insert B-2 into theback end of B-1as shown.

    It will not be a tight fit.

    B-2

    B-2

    HotGlue

    B-1 B-1

    STEP # 13

    Put a 3/32” hole in thecenter of the little rivet,where the Pull Tab use tobe, on the Front of B-1.

    Working through the hole in the front of B-1,glue B-2 to the inside of B-1.

    NOTE THE ANGLEOF THE CANS.

    B-2 B-1

    B-1

    Squeeze B-1 togetheragainst B-2 and put acouple of spots ofHot Glue whereshown to hold inplace.

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    When printing out this template.

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    STEP # 14

    Cut out Template # 1, (previous page)and tape it around B-1.

    Use Push Pins and make Holes A & B.

    STEP # 15Cut Template # 2 (VS &VSCB), Page 32, fromcorrugated cardboard.

    Cut Template VS from aCan and glue VSCB inplace as shown.

    VSCB

    VSCB

    VS VS

    STEP # 16Take a piece of 3/32” Rod,22” long, and put a 1 1/2”bend in it as shown. Thiswill be the Prop Shaft(PS).

  • STEP # 17Cut Template # 3 (TC) from a Can.Shape and glue on the inside of the cone.

    TC

    TC

    TC

    TC

    TCB-2B-1

    B-1B-2

    PS

    STEP # 18

    Insert the PS into the TC as shown.

    Insert the PS through F-2, through F-1 and out through thehole in the rivet at the front of B-1.

    PS

    Put some glue around F-2 and draw the TC intothe back end of B-2. Tape or hold in place untilglue is dry. B-2

    NOTE THE ANGLE OF THE CANS

    STEP # 19

    1 1/2”

    Make a 3/32” hole in the Top of TC (whereCan overlaps) 1 1/2” from the TC tip.

    PS

    Template on Page 32

  • STEP # 20

    Take two pieces of 1/16” Rod, about 15” long, and insert them through Holes “A” and“B” in B-1. Check to see if the Rods are parallel to each other. Adjust Holes A & B untilthey are.

    HOLE

    Make Two 3/32” holes in the Top ofthe Tail Cone where shown. (This willgive the VS and Glue something toanchor onto.)

    HOLE PS

    1/2” 1/2”

    Put some glue on theTop of the Tail Coneand on the PS stickingout of it. Take yourCan covered VS (fromStep # 15) and mountit into position.

    VSVSPS

    STEP # 21

    STEP # 22

    Check to insure that theVS is squared with theWing Spars (WS)

    VS

    WS

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  • STEP # 23

    WCB

    WCB

    WCB

    WCB

    WCBAF

    WCBAF

    Right Wing

    Right Wing

    Right Wing

    Under Side of Right Wing

    Cut Template # 4 (WCB),Page 32, from corrugatedCardboard.

    Cut Template # 5(WCBAF), Page 33,from corrugated Card-board and glue it to theTop of WCB about 3/8”back from the leadingedge.

    Put some glue onWCBAF & WCB asshown and cover the topof the wing with the TwoCans that you marriedtogether lengthwise.

    STEP # 24

    STEP # 25

  • When you cover the Bottomof the Wing, leave an over-lap of approx 1/2” at thepoint where the wing willmeet B-1. This will coverthe gap between the wingand the body of the plane.

    Take a piece of Can 5” x 4” and wrap one end of itaround a piece of 3/32” Rod as shown at the left.

    5”

    4”

    Remove the Rod and insert the CBA, Template # 6Page 33, as shown.

    Put glue on the CBA and wrap the Can around it.

    CBA

    Trim the aileron to fit. Insert a couple of 1/16”Rods, approx 1” long into the leading eage asshown.

    STEP # 26

    NOTE:

  • Make corresponding holesin the trailing edge of thewing where the aileron willfit into. Put glue on therods and secure aileron inplace.

    Cover the Flap, Template# 7 Page 33, in the samemanner that you did theaileron and secure intoplace in the wing.

    Take One piece of 3/32” Rod, 12” long, and bend it as FWS above.Take One piece of 3/32” Rod, 8” long, and bend it as AWS above.

    2”1 1/2”

    FWS

    AWS

    Remove the two pieces of straight 1/16” Rods from B-1.Inlarge Holes A & B to 3/32” and insert the FWS and the AWS.

    Be sure the WingSpars are square withthe PS Tail Rod.

    STEP # 27

    STEP # 28

    STEP # 29

    STEP # 30

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  • Put some glue on the Wing Spars and insert the finished wing into place as shown.

    1”

    Glue

    Repeat on the other wing and secure in place. Your plane should now resemble this.

    STEP # 31

    STEP # 32

  • Make Two 3/2” Holes (“C” & “D”)in the Tail Cone as shown at the left.(Both sides of the Tail Cone.)

    3/4”

    Cut Template # 8 HSCB (Page # 33) fromcorrugated cardboard and wrap it with Cansas you did the wings.

    Insert Two pieces of 3/32” Rod, 4” long,through Holes C & D. Put some glue onthe Rods and secure the HS’s in place.

    Fill the hole in the back of theTail Cone with Hot Glue.

    HSCB

    HS

    HS

    HS

    HS

    VS

    VS

    STEP # 33

    STEP # 34

    STEP # 35

    STEP # 36

    3/4”

  • Your plane should now resemble this.

    Take a Can and wrap it with a piece ofpaper 3 3/8” wide by 8 1/4” long. Turnthe Can upside down and push the paperall the way to the table. Mark the Can allthe way around. Then cut the Top out ofthe Can using your Can Opener. Insertyour Cowl Shaping Wedges and shapethe Cowling as shown. Cut the bottomoff the Can where you marked it.

    For more informationon the Cowl ShappingWedges, see theBuilder’s Tips Pageon line at >www.bcair.com/BT

    FinishedCowling

    STEP # 37

    You can also use yourfingers to shape the cowl.

  • STEP # 38

    Stack 6 Pull Tabs, hold inplace with a strip of tape, andglue/epoxy them together.(Make 6 stacks of Tabs.)Glue 3 stacks “Side-by-Side”.These will become the EngineCylinders (ECS).

    Building The Six Cylinder Horizontally Opposed Engine.

    Take Eight Bottle Caps andput a 3/32” hole in thecenter of each Cap.

    Glue/epoxy 2 caps together(to make a wheel).

    Put a piece of 3/32” rodthrough the center holes ofall 4 “wheels” and glue theCaps together. This willbecome the Engine CrankCase (ECC).

    DO NOT GLUE THECAPS TO THE ROD.

    Glue/epoxy One Row of3 cylinders (ECS) toeach side of the enginecrank case (ECC).

    Hold the ECS in placewith a piece of tape untilglue/epoxy is dry.

    Side View

    Top View

    Front View Bottom View

    Glue/epoxy a Cap ontothe Bottom of the ECCas the Oil Pan. Paint itblack if you like.

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    Now,

    Then,

  • Bend the PS as shown here.

    1/4”

    1/4”

    Put some glue onthe PS and installthe engine in place.

    STEP # 39

    STEP # 40

  • Put some glue on the Inside of theEngine Cowling (Step # 37) and slide itinto place over the Engine. The EngineCowling fits over the front of B-1.

    Add one Bottle Cap to the front ofthe Engine to bring it out flush withthe end of the engine cowling.

    * OPTIONAL *

    STEP # 41

  • STEP # 42Take a 1 Liter Plastic Bottle and cut it as shown.

    Take Template # 9 (Page 34) and tape it to one ofthe half plastic pieces you cut. Mark the plasticpiece and cut out the Cockpit windshield. Paintthe INSIDE of the plasticwindshield Black.

    STEP # 43

    NOTE:The length ofthe Cockpitwindshield isjust to give theplane’s cabinstability. Youcan cut thewindshieldshorter if youlike.

  • STEP # 44

    Cut out Template # 10(Page 35) from 3 or 4Cans that you marriedtogether and glue theCockpit windshield tothe INSIDE.

    Note:The Cockpit windshield should fitApprox 3/8” from the edge of thecabin template.

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    InsideView

  • STEP # 45 OPTIONAL Paint the side windows black.

    STEP # 46

    Notch the back end of the cabin template and place in position on top of B-1 & B-2. Markand make the slits, in B-1 & B-2, for the Tabs. Put some glue on the INSIDE edges of thecabin, insert the Tabs into their slits, and secure it in place on top of B-1 & B-2.

    Hold in placewith tape until theglue dries.

  • STEP # 47Cut out and glue into place Template # 11 (Page 35).Hold in place with tape until secure.

  • STEP # 48 Optional

    Glue two antennas in place as shown.

    STEP # 49

    Glue a piece of Can inplace to extend the VS asshown. VS

    STEP # 50

    Glue a “wedge” to the leading edge of each wing where it meets the body of the plane.

    Right Wing Left Wing

  • STEP # 51

    Glue two pieces of 1/4”tubing (like the barrel of aball point pen) 1/2” long,into the underside of theEngine Cowling as exhaustpipes.

    Glue on the INSIDE ofthe Engine Cowling

    STEP # 52 Optional

    Add a spot of Hot Glue to the wing tips and the topof the VS as running lights. Paint them if you like.

    VS

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    1/2”

    3/4”

  • If you use a plastic, or wooden, model airplane prop you may find that the hole in the centerof the prop is larger than the PS. To reduce the size of that hole you can use a 3/32” AnchorBolt glued/epoxied into the back of the prop.

    FLATTEN the three spikesbefore securing to the prop.

    You can use a 4”, 5”, 6” or 7” Prop, 2,3, or 4 blade, with whatever pitch youdesire, depending on the plane you’rebuilding.

    STEP # 53

    Cut the Spinner (S) Template # 12 (Page 33)from a Can and shape into a cone. Hold it’sshape with a strip of tape on the OUTSIDE.Glue the Spinner on the INSIDE.Glue Spinner to the Prop.(You can also paint the Spinner if you like.)

    STEP # 54Install the prop and secure in place.

    Spacers

    Glue on theINSIDE

    If your plane will have Landing Gear go to Step # 56

    STEP # 55

    (Be sure it spins freely.)

    On this plane I used a prop from Tower Hobbies (www.towerhobbies.com). Prop # LXTEB5

  • 3/4”

    1 1/4”

    3/4”3/4”

    STEP #56Take Six Bottle Caps and put a 3/32” hole in the center ofeach cap. Glue/epoxy 2 Caps together to make One Wheel.Paint the wheels black if you like.

    STEP # 57

    Take a piece of 3/32” rod 4 1/2”long and bend as shown for theNose Wheel Landing Gear(NWLG).

    Take 2 pieces of 3/32” rod3 1/2” long and bend asshown for the MainWheels Landing Gear(MWLG).

    3/4”3/4”

    3/4”

    3/8”

    1 7/8”

    If you’re going to display yourplane with the landing gear up,your plane is now finished.

    STEP # 58

    Cut the LandingGear Doors(Page 34) fromCan.

    NWGD

    MWGD

  • STEP # 59

    Make Holes in the underside of the wingwhere shown. 2” back from the leadingedge of the wing and 3 1/2” either side ofthe center line. Install the Main WheelLanding Gear into the bottom Can andinto the WCB and secure it into place.

    Install Wheels onto MLG.

    Make a 3/32” hole in the Engine Cowl(Underside - Centered) and glue the NoseWheel Landing Gear in place.

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    Line

    3 1/2” 3 1/2”

    2”

  • STEP # 60

    Add enough lead weight to the bottom of the enginecowling, to ensure the plane will not rest on it’s tail,on the INSIDE, and cover with a piece of Can.

  • STEP # 61 Glue Landing Gear Doors in place.

    (Now go back and do Steps 54 & 55.)

    Your B. C. Air Originals Beechcraft A36 Stretch Bonanza is now complete.

  • Template # 2

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    Leading EdgeWing WedgeStep # 50

    Flap (CBF) Template (Step # 26 &

    28)

    Aileron (CBA) Template

    Wing Template # 4WCB

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    DO NOT CUT BLUE LINESMatch up A with B.

    Cut Black Lines ONLY

    Nose Wheel Gear Door

    NWGD

    Main Wheel Gear Door

    MWGD

    (Step # 43)

    (Steps # 58 & 61)

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