Deagostini Spitfire User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Spitfire

Type: User guide

Deagostini Spitfire: Build your own iconic aircraft with this detailed model kit. Construct a 1:32 scale replica of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, featuring intricate parts, realistic details, and a step-by-step instruction manual. Experience the thrill of assembling this historic warbird and add a touch of aviation history to your collection.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 25

™

Stages 95-98

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Contents

Stage Parts Pages

95 1 - Engine block 330-333

96 1 - Exhaust pipes 334-336

97 1 - Exhaust manifolds 337-340

98 1 - Rear engine cover

2 - Engine block 341-343

330

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Collect lower wing plate 25 and the template,

both from Stage 93. Place the plate onto the

template to identify it.

Transfer the lines on the template onto the plate.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 95

1 - Engine block Pen

Ruler

Rivet marker

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Awl

Hammer

331

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The plate should now look like this.

Turn the plate over and score along the lines with

a knife.

Using a ruler as a guide, mark along the lines on

the back of the plate with the rivet marker.

Place the plate onto the underside of the left half

of the wing. Mark along the sides where it extends

too far over the frame below.

332

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Sand the edges of the plate until it is the correct

size and shape.

Place the plate onto the wing and when dry, secure each of

the four corners with a nail.

When the plate is the correct size, apply glue to

the ribs and spars (dotted lines).

333

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This photo shows the correct position of the plate on the

underside of the wing.

The wing should now look like this. Keep the unused engine

block part to one side.

334

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Collect lower wing plate 25 and the template from

Stage 88. Check the plate against the template.

Transfer the lines from the template onto the

plate, using a pen and ruler.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 96

1 - Exhaust pipes Pen

Ruler

Rivet marker

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Awl

Hammer

335

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The plate should now look like this; if it doesn’t,

check that all the lines were transferred and

marked properly.

Turn the plate over and align the edge of the ruler

with the lines, then score along them with a knife.

Push along the lines on the underside of the plate

with the rivet marker, using the ruler as a guide.

Test-fit the plate on the underside of the wing, on

the right half. Adjust to fit if necessary.

336

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When the plate fits correctly, apply glue to the ribs

and spars, along the dotted lines shown here.

Gently hammer a nail into each of the holes, to

secure the plate.

When dry, pierce a hole in each corner of the

plate (arrows) with an awl.

This shows how the underside of the right half of

the wing should look.

The wing should now look like this. Keep the

exhaust pipes to one side.

337

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Place lower wing plate 19 onto the template from

Stage 91 to identify it.

Test-fit the plate on the underside of the wing, at

the front.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 97

1 - Exhaust manifolds Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Awl

Hammer

Cylinder

338

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Place the plate back onto the wing and leave until

the glue sets. When dry, pierce a hole in each

corner with an awl.

Test-fit the plate again and adjust the shape if

necessary. Then remove it and apply glue to the

contact areas (dotted lines).

Use a cylindrical object to curve the plate slightly

to fit the shape of the wing.

Lightly hammer a nail into each of the holes in the

corners of the plate.

339

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Place lower wing plate 18 (Stage 91) onto the

template to identify it.

Adjust the shape of the plate if necessary, then

apply glue to the contact points on the wing.

Test-fit the plate in place, and shape to match the

curve of the wing.

340

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When dry, pierce a hole in each corner and then hammer a

nail into each hole.

The wing should now look like this. Keep the exhaust

manifolds to one side.

341

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Collect lower wing plate 19 and the template from

Stage 85. Place the plate onto the template to

identify it.

Test-fit plate 19 in place on the underside of the

wing.

1 2

This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 98

1 - Rear engine cover

2 - Engine block

Knife

Sandpaper

Glue

Awl

Hammer

Cylinder

342

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Place the plate back into position and leave until

the glue dries. Then, pierce a hole in each corner

of the plate.

Adjust the shape of the plate if you need to. Then

remove it and apply glue to the areas where the

two pieces will be in contact.

Use a cylindrical object to slightly bend the plate

to match the curve of the wing.

Lightly hammer a nail into the four holes.

343

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Now identify plate 18 from Stage 85 on the

template.

Apply glue to the contact areas on the wing

(dotted lines) and place the plate into position.

Test-fit the plate on the wing. Shape to fit the

curve and adjust the size if it overlaps.

When dry, pierce a hole in each corner and

hammer a nail into them.

The wing 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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