Inkscape Tutorial: How To Scale a Photo of Kerswap Balsa Plane Plans

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to scale and prep a photograph of vintage Kerswap free flight airplane plans using Inkscape. These plans belong to my brother and have seen years of use—covered in pinholes, stains, and even missing a few pieces. But with a little digital help, they're far from unusable. These plans were digitized from a photo I took, using a ruler for scale reference—perfect if you only have a snapshot of old blueprints or hand-drawn designs. You’ll learn: ✅ How to import a photograph of your plans into Inkscape ✅ How to create a 1-inch reference line using the Pen tool ✅ How to resize the image to the correct scale using the Transform panel ✅ How to rotate and align your image using guides and reference lines ✅ How to begin redrawing the plans with the Pen and Node tools This version appears to be the 288 sq. in. wing area version of the Kerswap, though the techniques shown can be used to scale up or down for any application. Whether you’re restoring classic plans, prepping for a laser cut, or digitally archiving your build, this step-by-step guide will help you bring those old designs back to life. #InkscapeTutorial #ScalePlansFromPhoto #VintageAirplanePlans #FreeFlightModel #KerswapBuild #BalsaWoodAirplane #ModelAirplanePlans #ModelBuildingTips