Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

The Deagostini Spitfire is a meticulously crafted model aircraft that takes you on a historical journey through the skies. With its intricate design and remarkable attention to detail, this model replicates the iconic British fighter plane that played a pivotal role in World War II. Build and customize your own Spitfire, learning about its engineering marvels and historical significance as you progress. Whether you're a seasoned model enthusiast or just starting your collection, the Deagostini Spitfire promises an immersive and educational experience.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 4

™

Stages 13-16

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

13 43-46

14 47-49

16 53-56

Stage PagesParts

1 - Wing rib 14

2 - Wing rib 15

3 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm

4 - Wooden strips 4 x 4 x 300mm

15 50-52

1 - Wing rib 8

2 - Wing rib 9

3 - Wing rib 10

4 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm

1 - Spar rear wing

2 - Wing rib 7

3 - Wing rib 16

4 - Wooden strips 4 x 4 x 300mm

Contents

1 - Wing rib 17

2 - Wing rib 18

3 - Wing rib 19

4 - Wing tip

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Test-fit rib 14 in the corresponding notch on the

spar, adjust if necessary and then apply glue.

Insert the rib into the notch. Check that it is

centred between the adjacent ribs and that it is

flush with the top of the spar before it dries.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 13

1 - Wing rib 14

2 - Wing rib 15

3 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm

4 - Wooden strips 4 x 4 x 300mm

Glue

Ruler

Saw/knife

File or sanding block

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Take the 3 x 3mm strips provided with Stage 10

and cut into three 90mm lengths.

Insert the rib into place in the notch on the spar.

Now take rib 15, test-fit and adjust it if

necessary, then apply glue to the notch.

90mm

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Glue the strips flush with the second frame. Once dry, remove any strips that extend past the

first frame.

Test-fit the strips of wood in the notches

in the two frames highlighted by arrows

in the photo, and then apply glue to the

notches.

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Cut away the part of the wooden strip at the top

of the fuselage that extends past frame 4.

Use a file or sanding block to smooth the strips cut

in Step 8 flush with the frame. Also, smooth the

end of the strip from the previous step.

This is how the wing and fuselage

should look at this stage. Keep any spare

material to one side.

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Take wing rib 7, test-fit and apply glue to the

highlighted notch in the spar.

Place the rib into the spar. Check that the

projections are resting on your work surface and

that the tops of the rib and spar are aligned.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 14

1 - Spar rear wing

2 - Wing rib 7

3 - Wing rib 16

4 - Wooden strips 4 x 4 x 300mm

Glue

Set square

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Apply glue to the notches (arrowed) of the ribs

that have projections on the underside of them.

Have the rear spar to hand.

Take rib 11 provided with Stage 12. Insert it into

the spar, but do not glue.

Use a set square to make sure that the rib is

positioned at a right-angle to the spar.

Place the rear spar over the notches on the tops of

the ribs, as shown. Before fitting into position, look

at the next step.

90º

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Rib 11 should be positioned at an angle to the

other ribs. Move into the correct position as you

push the rear spar down into the notches.

Now take rib 1 provided with Stage 10 and apply

glue to the ends of the two wing spars.

Raise the back of the wing up and make sure that

the tops of the ribs are all aligned with the rear

spar. Apply glue to the ribs that weren’t glued in

Step 5, as well as both notches of Rib 11.

Place rib 1 onto the ends of the spars. Note that

the ends of the spars are angled so the rib won’t

sit perfectly horizontally.

Your wing should now appear like this. Don’t

forget to set aside unused materials and mark any

ribs with their numbers.

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Take rib 8 and test-fit in the highlighted notch on

the spar. Then apply glue to the notch.

Slide the rib down into the notch in the spar,

making sure that the projections rest flush with

your work surface.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 15

1 - Wing rib 8

2 - Wing rib 9

3 - Wing rib 10

4 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm

Glue

Set square

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Slide rib 9 into place on the spar until the

projections on the bottom of the rib are flush

against the work surface.

Apply glue to the highlighted notch on the spar

and have rib 9 ready.

Make sure that the rib dries at a right-angle to the

spar.

Position rib 9 so that it is at a right-angle to the

spar.

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Test-fit and glue rib 10 into place at the end of the

spar, making sure that it is parallel to rib 9.

Now insert the strip into the groove along the top

of the ribs.

Test-fit a 4 x 4mm wooden strip from a previous

stage in the groove along the tops of the ribs,

behind the spar. Apply glue to the notches of the

ribs highlighted by the dotted line.

The end of the strip should be positioned halfway

across rib 6, adjust the position if necessary.

Keep any unused pieces to one side

and check that your wing looks the

same as the one shown here.

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Place a 4 x 4mm wooden strip into the notches

behind the spar on the underside of the wing.

Position it flush with the side of the second rib.

At the other end of the strip, make a mark aligned

with the side of the notch (see Step 4) and cut off

the length past this mark

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 16

1 - Wing rib 17

2 - Wing rib 18

3 - Wing rib 19

4 - Wing tip

Pencil

Knife

Glue

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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Test-fit a length of 4 x 4mm strip in the

highlighted area (dotted line) and then

apply glue along the spar.

Insert the strip into position in the notches of the

ribs, aligning it in the same way as Steps 1 and 2.

Apply glue to the notches of the ribs where the

strip will be positioned (dotted red line).

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Leave to dry, making sure that the strip remains

aligned with the strip in the second rib.

Test-fit the wing tip in place against the rib at the

end of the wing. Then apply glue along the line.

Place the strip in the groove of the first

rib and up against the spar and the end

of the strip in the second rib.

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Push the wing tip into place in the rib. Until the wing tip is fixed in place, make sure

it remains at an even distance from your work

surface.

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Your wing should now look like this.

Don’t forget to set aside any spare

material.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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