Deagostini Spitfire: Embark on an immersive journey into the world of aviation history as you meticulously craft a 1:16 scale replica of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, the legendary British fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in World War II. With this comprehensive step-by-step guide, you'll experience the thrill of constructing a historically accurate model, learning about its engineering marvels and historical significance along the way.
Deagostini Spitfire: Embark on an immersive journey into the world of aviation history as you meticulously craft a 1:16 scale replica of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, the legendary British fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in World War II. With this comprehensive step-by-step guide, you'll experience the thrill of constructing a historically accurate model, learning about its engineering marvels and historical significance along the way.
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Pack 5
™
Stages 17-20
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
17 57-59
18 60-62
Stage PagesParts
1 - Rear spar
2 - Wing tip ribs (upper)
3 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm
19 63-66
1 - Left wing main spar
2 - Rib reinforcement sheet
1 - Wing tip ribs (lower)
2 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Tube
Contents
20 67-70
1 - Wing rib 1
2 - Wing rib 2
3 - Rib reinforcement sheet
4 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
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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This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 17
1 - Rear spar
2 - Wing tip ribs (upper)
3 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm
Sandpaper
Glue
Pencil
Knife
Clamp
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1
1
58
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Now take ribs 17, 18 and 19 provided in the
previous stage and test-fit into the arrowed
notches.
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First insert the rear part of the rib into the groove
of the rear spar. Then push down into the main
spar, engaging the notches.
4
Now take rib 16 provided with Stage 14. Test-fit it
in place in the two notches (arrows). Look at the
next step to see how to fit it.
3
Apply glue to the contact points for rib 17 and fit
into the spars in the same way as Step 4.
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17
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Then, glue ribs 18 and 19 into place as well.
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.
Glue the strip into position. You may want to hold
it there with a clamp while it dries.
Your wing should now look like this. Set aside any
unused materials.
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9
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10
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18
19
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Take a 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.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 18
1 - Wing tip ribs (lower)
2 - Wooden strips 3 x 5 x 300mm
3 - Tube
Pencil
Knife
Glue
Sandpaper
Saw
13
2
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Test-fit ribs A-D in the wing tip, along the dotted
lines and adjust if necessary.
5
Remove the pieces from the sheet. You can leave
rib G in the sheet for the moment.
4
Take the upper wing tip rib sheet that came with
the previous stage. Identify the parts and mark
with a pencil, as shown.
Glue ribs A-D into place.
6
F
E
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
F
E
F
DC
B
A
G
E
3
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
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 of E and glue into place. Before E dries, glue
F into place up against it.
Place rib G firmly into position.
Remove rib G from the sheet and test-fit in the
notches of A-F. Apply glue along the line.
Now cut the excess from the wooden strips
protruding from the first rib.
This is how the wing should appear after this
stage. Set aside any spare parts.
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9
8
10
11
EF
G
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Take the lower wing tip rib sheet that came with
the previous stage. 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 19
1 - Left wing main spar
2 - Rib reinforcement sheet
Pencil
Knife
Sandpaper
Glue
1
2
D
C
B
A
F
D
C
BA
G
E
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Remove rib G from the sheet, test-fit and
glue into place over the other ribs.
5
Now test-fit and glue ribs E and F into place, in the
same way as Step 7, page 62.
4
Test-fit ribs A-D in place on the underside of the
wing tip. Glue into place
3
D
C
B
AFE
G
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Apply glue to the front of the fifth rib along the
dotted lines.
Now apply glue along the top of the rib.
Place one of the two shorter reinforcements flush
with the lower edge of the rib. Then place the
second reinforcement flush with the upper edge.
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9
8
Now take the reinforcement sheet provided with
this stage and remove the individual pieces. Sand
off any burrs or splinters from the wood.
6
2
66
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Place the long reinforcement flush with
the top of the rib.
This is how the wing should look after this stage.
Remember to set any unused parts to one side.
10
11
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Remove any burrs or splinters from the ribs and
then mark their numbers (1 and 2) on them.
To help you assemble the second wing correctly,
have the first close by to refer to. Place rib 2 and
the spar supplied with Stage 19 in front of you.
1 2
This stage’s parts You will need
Stage 20
1 - Wing rib 1
2 - Wing rib 2
3 - Rib reinforcement sheet
4 - Wooden strip 4 x 4 x 300mm
Sandpaper
Pencil
Glue
Set square
1
423
1
2
2
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Check that the top of the rib is aligned with the
top of the spar.
5
Place the rib into the notch. Make sure the
projections at the bottom of the rib are flush with
the work surface.
4
Test-fit rib 2 in position on the spar. Apply glue to
the second notch in the spar along the dotted line.
3
Hold a set square up against the rib and the spar
to ensure that it dries at a right angle.
6
90º
69
Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Retrieve the tube provided
with Stage 18 and the right
wing assembly. Pass the tube
down the wing through the
holes in the front of the ribs.
Hold the tube up against the corner at the bottom
of the holes in the ribs. Apply glue to the tube and
ribs to secure in place.
Stop passing the tube along the wing when it
reaches approximately halfway between the first
and the second ribs.
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9
8
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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™
Your wings should appear as above. Store any spare materials.
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When the tube is glued to the ribs, you will notice that the
tube extends past the end of the wing. Do not remove yet.
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Deagostini Spitfire: Embark on an immersive journey into the world of aviation history as you meticulously craft a 1:16 scale replica of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, the legendary British fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in World War II. With this comprehensive step-by-step guide, you'll experience the thrill of constructing a historically accurate model, learning about its engineering marvels and historical significance along the way.
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