Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

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.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 5

™

Stages 17-20

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

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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Now take ribs 17, 18 and 19 provided in the

previous stage and test-fit into the arrowed

notches.

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.

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.

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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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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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.

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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

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Test-fit ribs A-D in the wing tip, along the dotted

lines and adjust if necessary.

Remove the pieces from the sheet. You can leave

rib G in the sheet for the moment.

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.

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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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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

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Remove rib G from the sheet, test-fit and

glue into place over the other ribs.

Now test-fit and glue ribs E and F into place, in the

same way as Step 7, page 62.

Test-fit ribs A-D in place on the underside of the

wing tip. Glue into place

AFE

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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 one of the two shorter reinforcements flush

with the lower edge of the rib. Then place the

second reinforcement flush with the upper edge.

Now take the reinforcement sheet provided with

this stage and remove the individual pieces. Sand

off any burrs or splinters from the wood.

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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.

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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

423

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Check that the top of the rib is aligned with the

top of the spar.

Place the rib into the notch. Make sure the

projections at the bottom of the rib are flush with

the work surface.

Test-fit rib 2 in position on the spar. Apply glue to

the second notch in the spar along the dotted line.

Hold a set square up against the rib and the spar

to ensure that it dries at a right angle.

90º

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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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Your wings should appear as above. Store any spare materials.

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.

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Deagostini Spitfire User guide

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