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Deagostini Spitfire User guide

  • Hello, I have examined the document, which is about assembling the Spitfire model using pack 8, stages 28-31. The instructions include detailed steps of assembling wing ribs, inserting wooden strips, fitting the wing tip and reinforcing ribs. I'm ready to answer your questions about building this model.
  • What tools are needed for stage 28?
    What parts are included in Stage 29?
    What is the purpose of the wooden strips?
    What needs to be done to the wing tip before gluing it?
    Where should the wing tip be glued?
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Pack 8
™
Stages 28-31
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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
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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.
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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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1
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Take the rest of the 4 x 4mm strip and apply glue
along the highlighted area of the spar.
5
Insert the strip into position in the notches of the
ribs, in the same way as Steps 1 and 2.
4
Apply glue to the notches of the ribs where the
strip will be positioned (dotted red line).
3
Place the strip into the notch of the first rib, up
against the end of the strip in the second rib.
6
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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.
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9
8
10
1
1
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.
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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
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1
1
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Test-fit rib 19 in place. Apply glue to the notch.
5
Insert rib 18 into the notch in the spar, parallel to
the adjacent ribs.
4
Test-fit rib 18 in place. Apply glue to the notch.
3
Place rib 19 into the final notch of the wing,
parallel to the adjacent ribs.
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2
2
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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.
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9
8
10
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4
4
90º
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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
1
4
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1
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.
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4
3
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.
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5
6
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.
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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.
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E
GB
D
C
AF
DCBA
F
E
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.
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E
F
2
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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.
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G
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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.
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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
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1
4
3
2
D
FE
G
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
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Then glue rib G into the notches in ribs A-F.
5
Now test-fit and glue ribs E and F into place in the
two larger holes at the front of the wing tip.
4
Test-fit ribs A-D in place on the underside of the
wing tip. Glue into place.
3
Remove the individual pieces from the
reinforcement sheet from Stage 20 and smooth
with sandpaper.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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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.
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