Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

Deagostini Spitfire: Construct a detailed replica of the iconic World War II fighter plane with this engaging model kit. Immerse yourself in the history of aviation as you assemble the aircraft, piece by piece, following the step-by-step instructions. The kit includes intricate parts, allowing you to recreate the Spitfire's distinct shape and features. Enjoy the satisfaction of building a model that showcases your craftsmanship and passion for aviation.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 28

™

Stages 107-110

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Contents

Stage Parts Pages

107 1 - Aileron trailing edges

2 - Rudder trailing edge 372-375

108

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Template

376-378

109 1 - Engine cover 3

2 - Engine cover 6 379-382

110

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Template

383-385

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Recover lower wing plate 24 and the template

from Stage 90. Place the plate onto the template

to identify it.

Test-fit the plate on the underside of the right

half of the wing, as shown. Adjust the edges with

sandpaper if necessary, so it’s aligned with the

surrounding plates (dotted lines).

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 107

1 - Aileron trailing edges

2 - Rudder trailing edge

Sandpaper

Pen

Rivet marker

Glue

Awl

Hammer

Optional:

Brushes/light grey paint

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Glue the plate onto the wing. Then, using the awl,

pierce a hole in each corner of the plate.

Apply adhesive to the ribs and spars of the wing

where the plate will be positioned.

Transfer the lines from the template onto the plate

with a pen, and then press along them with the

rivet marker.

Hammer a nail into each of the holes made in the

previous step.

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Use a sanding block to smooth the surface of the

cut-out areas where the ailerons will go.

Sand the ends of the ribs smooth, being careful not to

scratch the plates.

If you want your aircraft to have an aluminium

finish, paint these areas with light grey paint. If

you are planning to paint your model, leave these

areas for the moment.

375

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If you have opted for an aluminium finish, paint the ends of the ribs

with light grey paint. If you have chosen a coloured finish, do not

paint the ribs.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

376

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Retrieve the fuselage and some 3 x 5mm wooden

strips. Cut the 3 x 5mm strips into three pieces and

glue them between the frames (arrows). Repeat

this on the other side of the fuselage.

Cut four pieces of 2 x 5mm strip to size and glue

them between frames of the fuselage, as shown.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 108

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Template

Knife

Glue

377

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Take a 2 x 5 x 300mm strip and glue it above the

strip on the side of the fuselage, starting at the

point indicated in the photo and inset above.

Glue a 3 x 5 x 300mm strip in the area highlighted

in the previous step. When dry, cut it flush with

the end of the fuselage (inset). Then, repeat on the

other side of the fuselage (arrow).

Locate the strip along the side of the fuselage,

from Stage 25. Apply glue in line with this strip

(dotted lines), from the end of it to the end of

the fuselage.

Glue a 3 x 5 x 300mm strip below the one from

Stage 25.

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Glue another 2 x 5 x 300mm and a 3 x 5 x 300mm

behind the ones from Steps 5 and 6. Cut them

flush with the end of the fuselage. Repeat the

same steps on the other side of the fuselage.

Cut a 2 x 5mm strip to fit between the two lines

and glue into place.

Apply glue to the area below the lowest strip,

outlined above. See Step 9 to see where the strip

will be placed.

Glue a 2 x 5mm strip along the lower edge of the

rear section of the fuselage.

The fuselage should now look like this. Make sure

that all steps have been carried out on both sides

of the fuselage and store any unused parts.

379

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Cut two lengths of 2 x 5mm wooden strip to fit at

the points shown above. Shape them to fit and

then glue into place. Repeat for the other side.

Wrap some sandpaper around a cylinder or use a

half round file to smooth the curved edges at the

bottom of the fuselage.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 109

1 - Engine cover 3

2 - Engine cover 6

Knife

Glue

Sandpaper

Cylinder/half round file

380

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Smooth over the wooden strips around the

cockpit area of the fuselage. These will be covered

with plates like the wings, so cannot have steps or

angles between them.

Glue a length of 3 x 3mm strip onto the side of the

fuselage, as shown in the photo. Do the same on

the other side.

Test-fit the fuselage onto the wing, as shown in

the photo. Make a note of any gaps between the

curved section at the bottom of the fuselage and

the wing. Sand that area of the fuselage until it is

flush with the top of the wing.

Continue to sand over the entire length of

the fuselage. Look at the following steps to

understand the shape that it needs to be.

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As you sand, place a spare plate over the surface

to see where you need to smooth the strips more.

Cut two pieces of 3 x 3mm wooden strip and glue them on each

side of the fuselage at the tail (inset). Then sand the tail area of the

fuselage until the strips all taper in at the end.

The plate should be flush against the fuselage, in a

smooth curve, with no angles.

382

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Taper the ends of the strips at the front of the fuselage until they

are flush against the wall, as shown.

The fuselage should now look like this. Keep any unused parts to

one side.

383

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Sand the underside of the tail section of the

fuselage so there is a smooth curve.

Sand the underside of the nose to a smooth curve.

It is a good idea to look at the following steps to

see the kind of shape required.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 110

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Template

Sandpaper

Glue

File

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Collect engine covers from the previous stage

and the front covers from Stage 73. Test-fit the

parts in place on the fuselage; the following steps

show where they go. Make any adjustments

necessary to ensure they fit. Glue the lower cover

in place, as shown.

Place the engine cover in position on the front

of the fuselage. Hold it in place and sand it to a

smooth curve, in the same way as the underside of

the nose.

The underside of the nose should now look like

this.

Glue engine plate 3 to the underside of the nose,

pressed up against the lower cover from the

previous step.

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Glue the top cover to the front of the engine cover,

as shown.

File the bottom of engine cover 6 flush with the

bottom edge of the engine cover structure below.

Take the engine cover 6 from the previous stage

and glue it onto the top of the engine cover. Make

sure that the plate is flush against the cover, and

up against the top cover.

Place the engine cover into position on the nose

of the fuselage to see how the parts fit together.

The fuselage and engine cover should now look

like this. Store any unused parts to one side.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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