Some must have a set of plansFor some aircraft for which nobody holds the type certificate any more, you can get drawings from the Smithsonian if they have them. But building a scaled down replica isn't just a matter of scaling it down, it's a totally new aircraft which requires a full design analysis (not legally required for E-AB but it's a really good idea).
Depends on which aircraft. And the status of the TC. For example, early Ercoupes are free:Any companies out in internet land that do this?
You can buy one cheaper than you could build one.Depends on which aircraft. And the status of the TC. For example, early Ercoupes are free:
http://www.ercoupe.info/?n=Main.Drawings
Which one you looking for?You can buy one cheaper than you could build one.
Apparently so: "He also did the job from a $40 set of archival plans in Italian,"
Macchi M.5Which one you looking for?
Well, this guy can help: http://www.historynet.com/homebuilt-macchi-m-5-replica.htm
No drawings but found another article on same M.5 above. Appears Petroelje made his own drawings from a list of dimensions and photos: