Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

The Deagostini Spitfire is a detailed replica of the iconic World War II fighter plane, designed for model-building enthusiasts. With its 1:14 scale and intricate design, this model offers a challenging and rewarding project. Construct the Spitfire in stages, following the step-by-step instructions provided in the manual. Each stage focuses on assembling specific parts of the aircraft, such as the wings, fuselage, and cockpit. The manual guides you through the process of attaching the ribs, spars, and reinforcements, ensuring accurate alignment and a sturdy structure.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 7

™

Stages 24-27

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Stage PagesParts

Contents

25 85-88

26 89-91

1 - Wing rib 15

2 - Rib 11 reinforcements

3 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm

27 92-94

1 - Wing rib 8

2 - Rib 16 reinforcements

3 - Wing rib 9

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

1 - Wing rear spar

2 - Wing rib 7

3 - Wing rib 16

4 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm

24 81-84

1 - Wing rib 13

2 - Wing rib 14

3 - Rib 11 reinforcements

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Position a block of wood underneath the back of

the left wing.

Test-fit rib 13 in the highlighted notch in the main

spar of the left wing. Then apply glue to the notch.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 24

1 - Wing rib 13

2 - Wing rib 14

3 - Rib 11 reinforcements

Wooden block

Pencil

Sandpaper

Glue

Knife

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Place the rib into the notch, evenly spaced

between the two adjacent ribs, and flush with the

top of the spar.

Now take rib 14 and test-fit it in the next available

notch in the main spar. Apply glue to the notch.

Place rib 13 into the notch, making sure that it is

evenly spaced between the two adjacent ribs and

that it is flush with the top of the spar.

Remove the two rib 11 reinforcements from the

sheet and smooth with sandpaper.

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Position the right wing with the underside facing

up. Apply glue to the outside of the second rib.

Test-fit the reinforcement along the bottom of the

rib, make any necessary adjustments, and then

apply glue.

Place the reinforcement onto the side of the rib,

aligning the outer edges of both.

Now fit the reinforcement in place. Make sure, as

with all other reinforcements, that it is flush with

the edge of the rib.

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The wings should now look like this. Keep any

unused material to one side.

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Raise the back half of the left wing. Test-fit rib 15 in the wing, adjust the fit if necessary

and then apply glue to the notch in the main spar,

as shown.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 25

1 - Wing rib 15

2 - Rib 11 reinforcements

3 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm

Glue

Ruler

Pencil

Saw

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Place the fuselage on its right side. Mark

a line 20mm from the upper edge of

the left lateral fuselage, as shown in the

picture.

Place the rib into the notch in the spar.

Check that the back of the rib is spaced

evenly between the two adjacent ribs.

20mm

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Mark another line 20mm from the edge,

located further towards the rear of the

fuselage, as shown.

Take a 3 x 5 x 300mm wooden strip from

a previous stage and glue it below the

marks made in Steps 4 and 5, up against

the join between the two fuselage side

pieces (dotted line).

20mm

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Cut off the excess strip once dry so that it is flush

with the first frame.

Repeat Steps 4-6 for the right side of the fuselage.

File the end of the strip to make sure that it is

perfectly flush with the frame.

Cut off and file the end of the strip so that it is

flush with the first frame of the fuselage.

The left wing and fuselage should now look

like this. Keep any unused materials to one

side for later use.

20mm

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Mark the rib numbers (7 and 16) on the

corresponding ribs. Take rib 7 and test-fit it in the

highlighted notch on the left wing. Then, apply

glue to the notch.

Place the rib into the notch, checking that it is

aligned at the top and bottom with the other ribs.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 26

1 - Wing rear spar

2 - Wing rib 7

3 - Wing rib 16

4 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm

Pencil

Glue

Set square

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Apply glue to the notches of the ribs that have

projections on the underside of them (arrows).

Retrieve rib 11 provided with Stage 22. Place the

rib into the spar, as shown, but do not glue.

Hold a set square up against the rib and the spar

to check that the rib dries at a right angle.

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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The position of the notch in the rear spar causes

the first rib to sit diagonally to the others.

Now take the rib provided with Stage 20 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 rib 11 to secure it to the spars.

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 vertically.

Your wing should now look like this. Don’t

forget to set aside unused materials and

mark any ribs with their numbers.

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Take rib 16 provided with Stage 26. Test-fit in the

highlighted notch, adjust the fit if necessary and

then apply glue to the notch.

Slide the rib down into the notch in the spar,

making sure that it is evenly spaced between the

adjacent ribs.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 27

1 - Wing rib 8

2 - Rib 16 reinforcements

3 - Wing rib 9

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Pencil

Set square

Glue

314

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Before the rib dries in place, ensure that it is

positioned at a right angle.

Make sure the projection on the underside of the

rib is resting on your work surface and that it is

aligned with the top of the spar.

Test-fit and glue rib 8 into place in the highlighted

notch on the main spar.

Test-fit and glue rib 9 into place in the highlighted

notch on the main spar.

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Make sure the rib is aligned with the other ribs

and spar at the top and bottom, and that it dries at

a right angle to the spar.

Insert the strip into the groove along the top of

the ribs. Look at the next step to see the correct

position of the strip.

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 highlighted

notches of the ribs.

The end of the strip should be positioned halfway

across the rib, as shown.

Keep any unused pieces to one side

and check that your wing looks the

same as the one shown here.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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