Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

Deagostini Spitfire: Build your own iconic aircraft with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Experience the thrill of creating a detailed replica of the legendary Spitfire fighter plane. Each stage provides clear instructions, allowing you to assemble the model with precision. The Spitfire features intricate details, including a realistic wing structure, cockpit, and engine. As you progress through the stages, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the aircraft's design and engineering.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 8

™

Stages 28-31

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

30 102-106

Stage PagesParts

29 99-101

1 - Wing rib 17

2 - Wing rib 18

3 - Wing rib 19

4 - Wing tip

31 107-109

1 - Wing tip ribs (lower)

2 - Rib 10 reinforcements

3 - Tube

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

1 - Rear spar

2 - Wing tip ribs (upper)

3 - Rib 9 reinforcements

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Contents

28 95-98

1 - Wing rib 10

2 - Rib 8 reinforcements

3 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Take a 4 x 4mm wooden strip supplied with a

previous stage and place it in the channel in the

underside of the ribs, behind the main spar.

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

point shown above. Look at Step 4 to see the

correct place. Then cut the strip at this point.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 28

1 - Wing rib 10

2 - Rib 8 reinforcements

3 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Pencil

Knife

Saw

Glue

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Take the rest of the 4 x 4mm strip and apply glue

along the highlighted area of the spar.

Insert the strip into position in the notches of the

ribs, 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).

Place the strip into the notch of the first rib, up

against the end of the strip in the second rib.

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Leave to dry, making sure that the strip remains

flush with the strip in the second rib.

Test-fit rib 10 at the end of the wing and adjust

the fit if necessary. Then apply glue to the end of

the spar.

Cut off the excess strips past the first rib.

Fit the rib onto the end of the spar, making sure

that it is parallel with the next rib.

Your wing should now look like this.

Don’t forget to set aside any spare material and

identify any left-over parts.

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Test-fit rib 17 in place on the left wing, in the third

remaining notch from the end. Adjust the rib or

spar if necessary and then apply glue to the notch.

Insert rib 17 into the spar, making sure that it is

parallel to the adjacent ribs.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 29

1 - Wing rib 17

2 - Wing rib 18

3 - Wing rib 19

4 - Wing tip

Pencil

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Set square

1234

100

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Test-fit rib 19 in place. Apply glue to the notch.

Insert rib 18 into the notch in the spar, parallel to

the adjacent ribs.

Test-fit rib 18 in place. Apply glue to the notch.

Place rib 19 into the final notch of the wing,

parallel to the adjacent ribs.

101

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Check the fit of the wing tip in the last rib on the

wing. Apply glue along the dotted line.

Check that the wing tip is at an angle of 90 ° to the

last rib.

Glue the wing tip onto the wing, pushing it into

the rib, as shown.

Make sure the wing tip dries parallel to your work

surface.

This is how the left wing should now look. Store

and identify any left-over materials.

90º

102

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1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 30

1 - Rear spar

2 - Wing tip ribs (upper)

3 - Rib 9 reinforcements

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Pencil

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Clamp

Test-fit the spar into place against the ribs shown,

make any adjustments and then apply glue to the

contact points.

Re-fit the spar, making sure that it is fully engaged

with the ribs.

103

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Cut the strip to length and apply glue to the cut-

outs in the ribs behind the main spar.

Take a strip of 4 x 4mm wood

provided in a previous stage

and place it on top of the wing

up against the existing 4 x 4mm

strip. Make a mark on the strip,

in line with the last rib.

104

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Glue the strip into position. You may want to hold it there

with a clamp while it dries.

Take another 4 x 4mm wooden strip and place it along the

groove behind the main spar on the underside of the wing,

up against the existing 4 x 4mm wooden strip. Make a mark

in line with the last rib. Cut the strip to length, apply glue to

the contact points and fix into place.

105

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Take the upper wing tip rib sheet that came with

this stage. Identify the parts and mark with a

pencil, as shown.

Remove the pieces from the sheet. Test-fit ribs A-D

in the wing tip, adjust if necessary and then glue

into place.

DCBA

Test-fit ribs E and F in place in the

larger holes at the front of the wing

tip. Apply glue to the contact areas

and glue into place.

106

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Test-fit rib G in the notches

of A-F. Apply glue along the

line. Then place rib G firmly

into position on the wing tip.

The wing should now look

like the one shown here.

Identify and store any

unused parts.

107

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Take the lower wing tip rib sheet, identify the

parts and mark with a pencil, as shown.

Remove ribs A, B, C and D from the parts sheet.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 31

1 - Wing tip ribs (lower)

2 - Rib 10 reinforcements

3 - Tube

4 - Wooden strip 3 x 3 x 300mm

Pencil

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

108

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Then glue rib G into the notches in ribs A-F.

Now test-fit and glue ribs E and F into place in the

two larger holes at the front of the wing tip.

Test-fit ribs A-D in place on the underside of the

wing tip. Glue into place.

Remove the individual pieces from the

reinforcement sheet from Stage 20 and smooth

with sandpaper.

109

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Apply glue to the front of the fifth rib along the

dotted lines.

Now apply glue along the top of the rib.

Place the two shorter reinforcements flush with

the upper and lower edges of the rib.

Place the long reinforcement flush with the top of

the rib.

This is how the left wing should now look.

Identify and store any unused parts.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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