Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

Deagostini Spitfire, a captivating collectible model, offers an immersive hands-on experience, allowing you to meticulously build a detailed replica of the iconic Spitfire aircraft, stage by stage. With the provided parts, you'll construct the wings, fuselage, and intricate details, replicating the Spitfire's distinctive design.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 15

™

Stages 56-59

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

57 197-199

59 204-207

Stage PagesParts

56 194-196

1 - Upper wing plate 1

2 - Upper wing plate 3

3 - Upper wing plate 5

4 - Upper wing plate 7

5 - Upper wing plate 11

6 - Template

58 200-203

1 - Upper wing plate 2

2 - Upper wing plate 9

3 - Upper wing plate 12

4 - Template

1 - Machine-gun body

2 - Machine-gun magazine

3 - Large cannon

4 - Tips

Contents

1 - Upper wing plate 4

2 - Large cannon

3 - Small cannon

194

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Recover the leading edges and trailing edge

provided with Stages 54 and 55. Take the trailing

edge and place it against the left wing wingtip,

between the two dotted lines, to test-fit.

Look at the following steps to see the correct

position of the trailing edge. Apply glue along the

edge of the wingtip (dotted line).

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 56

1 - Upper wing plate 1

2 - Upper wing plate 3

3 - Upper wing plate 5

4 - Upper wing plate 7

5 - Upper wing plate 11

6 - Template

Glue

Knife

195

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Now take edge 5 and glue it to the front of the

wingtip, up against the trailing edge (dotted line)

and the last rib of the wing.

Cut the tube flush with the last rib of the wing.

Glue the trailing edge into position, as shown in

the photo. Hold the edge in place until dry.

Check the fit of leading edge 4 along the front of

the left wing, up against leading edge 5. Apply

glue to the contact points.

196

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Fit the leading edge into position on the front of

the wing.

This photo shows how the leading edges should

be aligned.

Glue leading edge 3 to the front of the wing, next

to leading edge 4.

Glue leading edge 1 to the front of the wing, up

against the end of leading edge 3, as shown.

The left wing should now look like this. Store any

unused parts.

197

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Place upper wing plate 1 on the template, both

from the previous stage. The template is used

to identify the different plates and to mark the

details on them.

Place the plate onto the template in the position

shown. Use a pen to transfer the dotted line from

the template to the plate.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 57

1 - Machine-gun body

2 - Machine-gun magazine

3 - Large cannon

4 - Tips

Template

Pen

Ruler

Rivet marker

Sandpaper

Sponge

Awl (optional)

198

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Retrieve the rivet marker that came with Stage 4.

Place the wing plate on some card, align a ruler

with the line marked in the previous step and roll

the marker along the line applying light pressure.

Place a ruler up against the two marks made in

Steps 2 and 3, and join them together.

Now position the plate at the other side of the

template and transfer the line onto this end.

Turn over to view the plate from the front side.

If the process in the previous step was done

correctly, there should be small bumps along the

line on the plate, simulating rivets.

199

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Turn the plate over so the back side is facing up

and scratch the surface with sandpaper. This will

improve adhesion to the wing.

Repeat the previous step for the rest of the

leading edges of the left wing.

Run a sponge along the surface of the first leading

edge of the left wing. This should not only polish

it, but also smooth out any scratches.

All the plates supplied are going to be used to

cover the plane. You will be shown at a later stage

how to secure them to the wings and fuselage.

You can practice making holes using the plate

from Stage 1 and the awl from Stage 55.

The left wing should now look like this. Store any

unused parts.

200

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You will now combine the two wing halves. Place

the wider ends of the wings together, as shown.

Sand the end of both wings to remove any

excess glue or unevenness from the first ribs, and

improve the gluing surface.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 58

1 - Upper wing plate 2

2 - Upper wing plate 9

3 - Upper wing plate 12

4 - Template

Sanding block

Glue

Clamps

Knife

201

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Place the left wing flat, and place the right wing up against it,

joining the ends of them. Raise the end of the right wing until

the angles of the first ribs match.

Now apply glue to the surface of the end rib of the

right wing.

202

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Clamp the joined ribs

of both wings together

along the top edge.

Turn the wing over and clamp

them along the bottom edge

as well.

203

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Cut the tube in line with the edge of the last rib of

the right wing.

This photo highlights the angle of the wing.

Once the glue has dried, remove the clamps from

the wing and check that they are properly secured

together. Remove any excess glue from around

the ribs.

Now cut away the ends of the tubes, in line with

the second (angled) rib of each wing half.

The wings should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

204

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Place upper wing plate 3 from Stage 56 onto the

corresponding shape on the template. Then slide

towards the edge and mark the ends of the dotted

lines onto the surface of the plate.

Perform the same process at the other end of the

plate. Hold a ruler up against the lines and draw

along it to connect them.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 59

1 - Upper wing plate 4

2 - Large cannon

3 - Small cannon

Template sheet

Pen

Ruler

Rivet marker

Sandpaper

Spray can

Quick-setting glue

Awl

Hammer

205

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Plate 3 will fit onto the top of the wing at the point

shown. Test-fit the plate in place, ensuring that it

fits flush with the curvature of the wing.

Turn the plate over to check the rivets. Before

proceeding, make sure the plate is flat. Then,

roughen the back side with sandpaper.

Place the wing plate on some card, align a ruler

with the line marked in the previous step and roll

the marker along the line, applying light pressure.

To help you shape the plate to fit the wing, bend

it over something like a spray can. Test-fit against

the wing again and bend it more if necessary.

206

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Apply a quick-setting glue along the ribs and

leading edge (dotted lines) of the wing.

When the glue has dried, use the awl

received with Stage 55 to lightly pierce

five holes in the plate (arrows).

The leading edges have a small ledge which

the plates sit on. Place the plate up against the

leading edge first, working towards the back of

the wing, pressing the plate down onto the ribs as

you go.

207

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Insert a nail (from Stage 57) into each of the holes made in

the previous step and gently hammer it in.

The wings should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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