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Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Pack 9
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Stages 32-35
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
32 110-112
33 113-116
35 120-123
Stage PagesParts
1 - Tailfin
2 - Wooden strip 5 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wooden strips 2 x 5mm
34 117-119
1 - Right stabiliser
2 - Wooden strip 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wing antenna
1 - Left stabiliser
2 - Wooden strip 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wooden strip 4 x 4mm
Contents
1 - Tail fin stabiliser
2 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Joystick
4 - Tube
110
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Remove the two rib 11 reinforcements from
the sheet, received in a Stage 25, and smooth
with sandpaper.
Position the left wing with the underside facing
up. Apply glue to the outside of the second rib.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 32
1 - Tailfin
2 - Wooden strip 5 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wooden strips 2 x 5mm
Knife
Sandpaper
Glue
2
3
1
111
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the reinforcement onto the side of the rib,
aligning the outer edges of both.
5
Now apply glue to the front of the rib. Look at the
next step to see the correct location.
4
Now fit the reinforcement in place. Make sure, as
with all other reinforcements, that it is flush with
the edge of the rib.
3
6
Remove the two parts from the reinforcement
sheet (Stage 23), as shown. Sand them lightly to
remove burrs and splinters.
112
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
This is how the wing should appear at this stage.
Don’t forget to set aside any parts that haven’t been
used and mark the identifying number on any ribs.
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9
8
10
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Apply glue to the lower half of the front of the rib
shown (dotted line).
Place the reinforcement along the bottom side of
the rib. Make sure it is flush with the edge.
Test-fit the reinforcement up against the rib, make
any necessary adjustments, and then apply glue
along the dotted line.
Place the reinforcement flush with the edge of the
rib, as shown.
113
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Recover the rib 5 reinforcement sheet from Stage
23, and carefully remove the parts. Smooth them
with sandpaper.
Apply glue along the highlighted area at the back
of the rib, as shown.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 33
1 - Left stabiliser
2 - Wooden strip 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wooden strip 4 x 4mm
Knife
Sandpaper
Glue
1
3
2
114
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the reinforcement onto the glued area at the
front of the rib.
5
Now apply glue to the other end of the same rib.
4
Place the reinforcement against the rib, aligning
the edges of both.
3
Turn the wing over and apply glue along the side
at the bottom of the rib.
6
115
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the two remaining reinforcements on the
side of the rib, along the bottom edge.
Pass along until the end of the tube is
approximately halfway between the first
two ribs. Make sure the tube is resting in
the circular recesses of the ribs and glue
into place to each one.
Pass the tube from Stage 31 through the front of
the ribs, starting at the wingtip.
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9
8
116
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Apply glue to the tube and
the rib at the end of the
wing, as shown.
The wing should now look
like this. Keep any unused
parts to one side.
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11
117
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Take the rib 9 reinforcements provided with Stage
30. Remove all of the parts from the sheet, then
smooth them with sandpaper.
Apply glue to the rib of the right wing, as shown
above.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 34
1 - Right stabiliser
2 - Wooden strip 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Wing antenna
Knife
Sandpaper
Glue
12
3
118
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Glue the reinforcement into place, aligning the
top curved edges of both.
5
Now apply glue to the front of the same rib.
4
Place the first reinforcement into position at the
top of the wing, on the wingtip side.
3
Apply glue to the highlighted area of the rib
located towards the end of the left wing.
6
119
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the reinforcement up against the side of the
rib, fitting the end into the notch in the spar.
Place the reinforcement against the rib and into
the spar, aligning the top edges of both.
Apply glue to the front of the rib, as shown.
The two ribs should now be symmetrical, as
shown above.
The wings should now look like this. Remember to
keep any remaining parts to one side after having
identified them.
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9
8
10
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120
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Recover the rib 10 reinforcement sheet provided
with Stage 31. Remove the parts from the sheet
and smooth the edges with sandpaper.
Turn the left wing over and apply glue to the inner
side of the end rib.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 35
1 - Tailplane elevator
2 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Joystick
4 - Tube
Knife
Sandpaper
Glue
2
4
1
3
121
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the reinforcement up against the rib and
into the notch in the spar, making sure the curved
edges are aligned.
5
Now apply glue to the other end of the rib.
4
Place the reinforcement up against the rib.
3
Turn the wing back over and apply adhesive along
the inner edge at the top of the end rib.
6
122
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the reinforcement up against the rib and
into the notch in the rear spar.
Now glue the two upper reinforcements to the
end rib of the right wing.
Apply glue to the inner edge at the front of the rib.
Turn the right wing over and glue the two lower
reinforcements into place on the end rib.
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9
8
10
123
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
The wings should now look like this. Remember to keep any unused or left-over
parts to one side after having identified them.
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