Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

The Deagostini Spitfire is a meticulously detailed model kit that allows you to build a 1:16 scale replica of the iconic World War II fighter plane. With over 100 parts, including metal components and intricate details, this model is perfect for hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts alike. The kit includes step-by-step instructions and all the necessary tools to assemble the model, making it a great way to learn about the engineering and history of this legendary aircraft.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 29

™

Stages 111-114

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Contents

Stage Parts Pages

111

1 - Tailfin plates 1

2 - Tail rudder plates 5

3 - Nails

4 - Template

386-389

112

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Nails

5 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300mm

6 - Template

390-392

113

1 - Cylinder head covers

2 - Fuselage painting template

3 - Spider nuts

4 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300mm

393-395

114

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Painting template

5 - Template

396-399

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Take the tailfin from Stage 32 and smooth with

sandpaper. Take the leading edge from Stage 105

and put it up against the tailfin. The leading edge

has internal reinforcements that help fix it to the fin.

Mark out and cut slots in the tailfin that correspond

to the reinforcements (see arrows, above). With a

flat file, sand down the slots in the tailfin that you

have made for the leading edge.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 111

1 - Tailfin plates 1

2 - Tail rudder plates 5

3 - Nails

4 - Template

Sandpaper

Flat file

Quick-setting glue

Pencil

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Glue the leading edges to the tailfin and the

horizontal stabilisers. Then glue the stabilisers

onto each side of the fin at a 90° angle. Make sure

that the ends of the leading edges are flush with

the ends of the fin and stabilisers (dotted lines).

Take the stabilisers and the edges that were

provided with Stages 33, 34 and 105. Mark, cut

and file the slots, in the same way as the tailfin,

so that the edges fit, as shown in the picture.

Fit the leading edge on the tailfin. Push the tailfin

into the fuselage to check that it fits. When in

place, the fin edge should be approximately

1mm above the top of the fuselage. If necessary,

file down the lower edge of the tailfin to bring it

to the correct level.

Take 2 x 5mm wooden strips provided in previous

stages. Cut them to size and glue them onto the

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

the underside of the stabilisers (inset). Remember

that the pieces should be symmetrical, so do the

same on each side of the tailfin.

1mm

90º

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Glue wooden strips onto both sides of the tailfin,

as shown. The strips will support the plates when

they are put in place.

Take the plate away and glue a wooden strip along the pencil

line, as indicted by the red dotted lines. This strip will support

the plate. Do the same on the stabiliser on the opposite side,

and on the underside of both (see inset photo).

Take the tail plate from Stage 110, and position

it on the stabiliser, as shown in the photo. With a

pencil, draw along the inside edge of the plate on

the stabiliser (see dotted line).

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File down the wooden strips where they meet the leading

edges of the stabiliser and tailfin. When the plate

is put in place, it should be level with the leading edge.

The stabiliser and tailfin assembly should look like this.

Store this along with any unused parts.

390

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Take the tail rudder from Stage 40 and the trailing

edges from Stages 105, 106 and 107. As in Stage

111, cut and file the slots and glue the edges to the

rudder. Cut out the piece of rudder shown in the

inset picture, once the edges are glued and dry.

Cut 2 x 5mm wooden strips and glue them on

both sides of the rudder, at the points indicated

in the photo.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 112

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Nails

5 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300mm

6 - Template

Knife

Quick-setting glue

Flat file

Sanding block

Round file

5316

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File all the wooden strips reinforcing the rudder

so that they are level with the trailing edge. Glue

one of the plates from the previous step onto

each side of the rudder and finish the edges (see

inset picture) with a file. Pay particular attention

to ensure that the top edge is straight (see red

dotted lines).

Find the plates for the rudder and the template

that came with Stage 111. Score the lines

following the template, and remember that the

two pieces must be symmetrical.

With a round file, make sure that the circular hole at

the front of the rudder is clear. Take the red LED and

make sure it fits into the hole in the rudder. Ensure

the LED is flush with the hole in the trailing edge.

Place the fuselage on a flat surface so that it is

steady. Take the tail unit made in the previous

stage and place it on the fuselage. Make sure it is

properly aligned and centred.

392

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Cut small wood strips and glue them in place to

support the fin and the rear stabilisers. Make sure

all the strips are level with a file or sandpaper.

Retrieve the tailfin plates and template from Stage

111. Score patterns on both plates, making sure

they are symmetrical. Apply glue and stick on.

Sand the back of the fin and the fuselage to

ensure they are the same thickness.

Put the rudder in place against the tail to see how

these two pieces fit together. There should be a

smooth curve at the front (dotted line).

The fuselage, tailfin, stabilisers and rudder

should now look like this. Store any unused

parts to one side.

393

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Take the fret board that came with Stage 42. This

will form the rear of the pilot’s seat. Remove the

parts and sand them smooth, then assemble and

glue them as in the picture.

Take the cockpit floor and the joystick from Stages

35 and 41. Sand them carefully, then check that

the joystick fits into the hole in the floor, as shown

in the photo. Do not glue it in place.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 113

1 - Cylinder head covers

2 - Fuselage painting template

3 - Spider nuts

4 - Wooden strips 2 x 5 x 300 mm

Sandpaper

Primer

Quick-setting glue

Paintbrush

Paper towel

Paint (optional)

RAL 6003 or Humbrol 78

RAL 7016 or Humbrol 32

(matt) grey, black, yellow,

silver and red

394

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Take the engine wiring panel and paint in grey

(RAL 7016 or Humbrol 32). Then highlight the

elements shown in the picture with matt green,

black, red and yellow paint.

When they are completely dry, take the inside

panels of the cockpit and paint them matt green

(RAL 6003 or Humbrol 78). Apply light coats and

allow plenty of time to dry. Then highlight the

details in black, red and grey, as shown in the

picture, to make them stand out.

If you are painting your model, apply a thin, even

coat of primer on the parts from Steps 1 and

2. Also apply primer to the inside panels of the

cockpit and the engine wiring panel. Put them to

one side to dry. If you are not painting your model,

go straight to Stage 114.

Find the engine block that was painted in Stage

105. With a fine brush and using the technique

of dry brushing (removing excess paint from the

brush with a paper towel), highlight the cables in

yellow and red.

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Take the cylinder head covers (parts 1) and paint

them silver. Then glue them in place on the

engine, as shown (dotted lines).

Paint the cockpit floor and seat rear grey, and the

joystick matt green. Highlight the joystick tubes in

black and handle details in yellow.

Find the pilot’s seat and glue it to the seat rear that

has just been painted.

Find the dashboard from Stage 1 and instrument

panel from Stage 87. Paint the metal pieces black

and matt green, with the rudder pedals in silver.

Then cut out the instrument panel and stick it

carefully behind the metal panel.

The completed pieces should now look like this.

Store any unused parts to one side.

396

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Find the tailplane elevators from Stages 35 and 36,

and the trailing edges from Stages 106 and 107.

Sand the edges, cut the slots in the elevators and

glue the edges on. Stick 2 x 5mm strips on both

sides of the elevator, as in the photo.

Take the aluminium tail plates provided with

Stages 108, 110, 112 and 114 . Score the plates

as on the template (Stage 114). Each elevator

needs two plates (shown above), top and bottom.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 114

1 - Tail plate 2

2 - Tail plate 3

3 - Tail plate 4

4 - Painting template

5 - Template

Quick-setting glue

Knife

File

Sanding block

Silver paint

231

Paintbrush

Pencil

397

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Find the hinges that were included with Stage 40

and insert one into each slot on the elevator. For

added strength apply quick-setting glue. Do the

same on the other elevator.

Using the same method as used for the rudder, use

a knife to make the slits for the hinges. The dotted

red lines show where the slits should be made.

File down the reinforcing strips, as with

previous pieces, to ensure that the aluminium

plates go on evenly. Glue the plates to both

sides of the elevators. Paint any exposed

wooden edges in silver.

On a level surface, place one of the elevators in

position to make sure that it fits. Ensure a perfect

fit by making adjustments with a sanding block

(see inset picture). Make a pencil mark to show the

position of the hinges on the stabiliser.

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With a sharp knife, make slits along the pencil

marks for fixing the hinges. The points are

indicated above by the dotted lines.

Do the same on the other side of the tailfin with the other elevator,

fitting its hinges into the other stabiliser.

Insert the elevator’s hinges into the stabiliser.

The elevator should not be glued, but should

move freely on the hinges.

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Take two hinges and put them in place in the rudder assembled

in Stage 112. Make slots in the tailfin with a knife (arrows), and

insert the hinges into the tailfin. Note that the rudder should not

be glued in place.

The completed tailfin, rudder, stabilisers and elevators 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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