Deagostini Spitfire is a fascinating step-by-step model-building project that allows you to construct a detailed replica of the iconic World War II aircraft. With its meticulously designed parts, you'll embark on a rewarding journey of assembling, painting, and detailing the Spitfire, learning about its historical significance and engineering marvels along the way. Each stage of the build brings you closer to completing this exceptional model, providing a sense of accomplishment and pride in your craftsmanship.
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Pack 27
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Stages 103-106
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Contents
Stage Parts Pages
103 1 - Spare plates
2 - Lower wing details 358-361
104
1 - Fuselage plate 16
2 - Fuselage plate 25
3 - Fuselage plate 26
4 - Lower wing details
5 - Upper wing and fuselage details
6 - Fuselage plate 11
7 - Template
362-364
105
1 - Rudder trailing edge (lower)
2 - Stabiliser leading edges
3 - Fin leading edge
365-368
106 1 - Stabiliser trailing edges 369-371
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Identify lower wing plate 22 on the template, both
from Stage 83.
Prepare lower wing plate 21 from Stage 81
and lower wing plate 23 from Stage 85. When
combined these three plates create the outline of
the landing gear.
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This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 103
1 - Spare plates
2 - Lower wing details
Sandpaper
Glue
Awl
Hammer
1
2
359
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the plate in its final position and hold while
the glue dries.
5
Apply glue to the areas where the plate will be in
contact with the ribs and spar of the wing.
4
Test-fit lower wing plate 22 in the area shown.
Adjust the plate so that it fits properly in the area.
Make sure that it doesn’t obstruct the landing
gear’s movement, as shown in Step 7.
3
Pierce a hole in the corners shown and then
hammer a nail into each of them.
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Check that the landing gear can still move freely.
Make any adjustments if necessary.
Apply adhesive to the contact areas on the wing and place
lower wing plate 23 into position.
Now take lower wing plate 23 and adjust to fit in
the area shown above.
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9
8
361
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Pierce a hole at the four points shown and then hammer a
nail into each hole.
The wing should now look like this. Keep any unused parts to
one side.
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11
362
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Identify lower wing plate 22 on the template,
both from Stage 83. Adjust the plate to fit the area
shown in the photo.
Glue the plate into position, and when dry, pierce
a hole in the five points shown above.
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This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 104
1 - Fuselage plate 16
2 - Fuselage plate 25
3 - Fuselage plate 26
4 - Lower wing details
5 - Upper wing and
fuselage details
6 - Fuselage plate 11
7 - Template
Sandpaper
Glue
Awl
Hammer
7
64
1
3
5
2
363
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Hammer a nail into each of the holes. Check that
the landing gear can still move freely and adjust
the plate if necessary.
5
Test-fit lower wing plate 23 (Stage 91) on the wing.
Adjust the shape if necessary and then glue the
plate into position and pierce a hole in the four
corners, as shown.
4
Hammer a nil into each of the holes made in
the previous step. Check that the plate isn’t
obstructing the landing gear, and if it is, adjust the
shape, as necessary.
3
Test-fit lower wing plate 21(Stage 81) on the wing,
in the area shown.
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364
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Make any necessary adjustments to the plate.
Then apply glue to the contact areas on the wing.
Repeat this process to fit lower wing plate 21 into
place on the other side of the wing.
Glue the plate in its final position. Make a hole in
each corner, and hammer a nail into them.
Check that both landing gear can still move freely
past the plates. Adjust if necessary.
The wing should now look like this. Keep any
unused parts to one side.
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9
8
10
11
365
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Retrieve the engine assembly from Stage 99.
Smooth the surface of the engine with sandpaper
and then wipe clean.
Apply a coat of primer to the outside of the
engine.
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This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 105
1 - Rudder trailing edge (lower)
2 - Stabiliser leading edges
3 - Fin leading edge
Sandpaper
Primer
Dark grey metallic paint
Masking tape/paper
Silver chrome paint
Mattt black paint
Copper paint
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2
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Remove some of the paint from the unmasked
area of the engine.
5
Mask off the main engine block, as shown above.
4
Once dry, paint the engine with a dark grey
metallic paint. Always follow the manufacturers
instructions regarding drying times and number
of coats.
3
Apply a silver chrome paint to the exposed part of
the engine. When dry, carefully remove the mask
and store the engine.
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367
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Take the exhaust tubes supplied with Stage 97
and smooth their surfaces with sandpaper.
Then apply matt black paint to the exhaust tubes and leave
to dry.
Apply an undercoat of primer to the surface of the
tubes. Leave to dry before proceeding.
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9
8
368
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Apply a light coat of copper paint over the tubes. While this
should cover the entire surface of the tubes, it should be a
very light coat, so the black still shows through a little.
The engine and exhaust tubes should now look like
this. Store these and any unused parts to one side.
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11
369
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Identify lower wing plate 24 against the template,
both from Stage 83. Transfer the lines form the
template onto the plate with a pen.
Test-fit the plate on the left side of the wing, in the
area shown.
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This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 106
1 - Stabiliser trailing edges Pen
Sandpaper
Rivet marker
Glue
Awl
Cutters
Hammer
1
370
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Roughen the surface of the plate that will be in
contact with the wing.
5
Push the rivet marker along the lines marked in
Step 1.
4
Adjust the shape of the plate if necessary.
3
Apply adhesive to the ribs and spars where the
plate fits.
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Glue the plate onto the wing, making sure that its
edges are aligned with those of the surrounding
plates (dotted lines).
Adjust the lengths of the nails that will be placed
at the rear of the plate so they dont interfere with
the nails in the upper surface of the wing.
Pierce a hole in the four corners of the plate.
Hammer a nail into each of the four holes.
The wing should now look like this. Keep any
unused parts to one side.
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