We already have lots of pads of A3 graph paper. What he wants to do is convert the data (x,y co-ordinates) into a life-size drawing on graph paper. He wants to take data like this Data file, and plot it like the Graph file.
He is not trying to make a tracing of an existing aircraft. I have explained how much work (plotting x,y & joining the dots) this will be, but he is adamant that this is what he wants to do, he only needs a long roll of pre-printed graph paper .... then a huge table to work on .... Fortunately he has a lovely wife who puts up with him
I tried the drafting suppliers. Found a 20 yard roll of Fade Out Graph Paper (the blue lines don't show up on a photocopy and can be eliminated from scans) but at over $10/metre I am reluctant to get the amount he wants. Tried Officeworks, the dressmaking stores, etc. I have an A3 light table, and could use tracing rolls with an A3 graph sheet between. Cumbersome, but I doubt he will accept that.
Just thought someone out there might have a supplier of pre-printed graph paper in rolls.
Data.PDF
Graph.PDF