Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

Deagostini Spitfire: Construct a detailed replica of the iconic World War II aircraft with this collectible model kit. Build, paint, and assemble over 100 parts to create a Spitfire model with intricate detailing, including a removable engine cover, rotating propeller, and realistic cockpit. Experience the thrill of owning a piece of aviation history and showcase your passion for aircraft modeling.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 21

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Stages 80-83

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Stage PagesParts

80 278-280

1 - Upper wing plate 6

2 - Upper wing plate 14

3 - Upper wing plate 15

4 - Upper wing plate 16

5 - Template

6 - Nails

82 285-287

1 - Reinforcement parts fret

2 - Base fixing structure

3 - Lower wing plate 31

81 281-284

1 - Lower wing plate 27

2 - Lower wing plate 21

3 - Template

Contents

83 288-291

1 - Lower wing plate 22

2 - Lower wing plate 24

3 - Lower wing plate 29

4 - Lower wing plate 32

5 - Lower wing plate 33

6 - Template

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Mark the lines from the template onto upper wing

plate 4 (both from Stage 77).

Push the rivet marker along the lines marked in

the previous step.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 80

1 - Upper wing plate 6

2 - Upper wing plate 14

3 - Upper wing plate 15

4 - Upper wing plate 16

5 - Template

6 - Nails Ruler

Pen

Rivet marker

Glue

Awl

Hammer

5 2 4

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Make any adjustments to the plate so that it fits.

Then apply glue to the highlighted areas of the

wing which will be in contact with the plate.

Place the plate onto the left half of the wing, as

shown in the photo.

This photo shows how the plate should now look.

Glue the plate into position. Make holes in the

plate at the arrowed points and then insert a nail

into each hole.

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Place plate 6 onto the template from this stage

to identify it. Transfer the lines from the template

onto the plate.

Glue the plate into position, and when dry, pierce

holes in the four arrowed corners.

Mark the rivets along the lines.

Gently hammer a nail into the four holes.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

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Retrieve upper wing plate 4 from Stage 59 and the

template from Stage 77. Mark the lines from the

template onto the plate.

Push the rivet marker along the lines marked on

the plate to create the rivets.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 81

1 - Lower wing plate 27

2 - Lower wing plate 21

3 - Template

Ruler

Pen

Rivet marker

Glue

Awl

Hammer

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Mark the rivets onto plate 6.

Place plate 6 on the template from Stage 68.

Transfer the lines on the template onto plate 6.

Place the plate on the right half of the wing to

test-fit. Make any necessary adjustments and

place to one side.

Place plates 4 and 6 onto the right side of the

wing, as shown. Adjust plate 6 to fit if necessary.

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Remove both plates and apply glue to the contact

points between the wing and plate 6.

When dry, pierce a hole at the four arrowed points.

Glue plate 6 into position. You can use plate 4 as

a guide.

284

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Gently hammer a nail into the four holes.

The wing should now look like the one shown above. Keep

any unused parts to one side.

285

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Take the reinforcement parts fret and label

the parts in pencil, with the letter shown. Then

remove parts A and B and sand them smooth.

Place the engine cover on a flat surface. Test-fit

and glue parts A and B in position. Make sure they

are glued flush with the outer edge of the frames.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 82

1 - Reinforcement parts fret

2 - Base fixing structure

3 - Lower wing plate 31

Knife

Sandpaper

Tweezers

Glue

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Glue the assembly in place, up against the front

frame. Make sure the flat edge of part F is aligned

with the flat edge of the frame.

Retrieve the front fuselage and insert part E of the

previous step’s assembly into the front frame to

test-fit.

Remove parts E and F from the fret and sand them

smooth. Apply glue (circle) to part F and place part

E onto it, aligning the holes of both.

When dry, test-fit the propeller assembly in the

holes, as shown.

287

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Remove parts C and D from the fret. Smooth all

parts with sandpaper.

Glue the two D parts to the frame, as shown,

aligned with the outer edge of the frame.

Turn the front fuselage over and glue the two C

parts to the frame indicated above.

Remove and sand parts G and H. Then glue them

to the fuselage frames at the locations shown.

The fuselage and engine cover should now look

like this. Keep any unused parts to one side.

288

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Place bottom plate 13 on the template (both from

Stage 78).

Mark the lines on the template onto plate 13.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 83

1 - Lower wing plate 22

2 - Lower wing plate 24

3 - Lower wing plate 29

4 - Lower wing plate 32

5 - Lower wing plate 33

6 - Template

Ruler

Pen

Rivet marker

Glue

Awl

Hammer

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Test-fit the plate on the area of the wing shown.

Make any necessary adjustments to the fit and

then apply glue to the ribs (dotted-lines).

The plate should now look like this.

Hold a ruler up against the lines and push the rivet

marker along them.

Place the plate onto the ribs of the wing and hold

there until dry.

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Turn the wing over and reinforce the glue join by

applying more glue to the contact areas.

Gently hammer a nail into both holes.

Pierce a hole at the two indicated corners on plate

13.

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The dotted lines show the edges of the plates. Make sure that yours

match.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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