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 stunning replica of the iconic World War II fighter plane. With its accurate design, this model is perfect for history buffs, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who loves to build and collect. The kit includes all the necessary parts and instructions to assemble a 1:32 scale model of the Spitfire, complete with a rotating propeller, detailed cockpit, and authentic markings.

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 20

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Stages 76-79

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

76 264-266

Stage PagesParts

1 - Propeller shaft

2 - Motor Retainer

3 - Allen screw

4 - 5mm nuts

78 271-273

1 - Upper wing plate 8

2 - Upper wing plate 10

3 - Upper wing plate 13

4 - Template

5 - 5mm screws

6 - 5mm nuts

7 - M4 washers

77 267-270

1 - Upper wing plate 4

2 - Nails

3 - Template

Contents

79 274-2771 - Replacement plates

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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Place wing plate 9 on the template from Stage 75

to verify that it is the correct part.

Prepare the part and glue into place on the wing.

When dry, nail into place.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 76

1 - Propeller shaft

2 - Motor retainer

3 - Allen screws

4 - Brass screw

Pen

Rivet marker

Knife

Glue

Awl

Hammer

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Pierce a hole in each corner of the plate.

Prepare and glue plate 11 to the wing, up against

plate 9.

Identify plate 11 on the template sheet (Stage 74).

Gently hammer a nail into each of the four holes

created in the previous step.

266

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Take wing plate 3 and lay it on the corresponding

part of the template (both from Stage 75). Mark

the lines of the template onto the plate.

Once the plate has dried in place, pierce a hole

into each corner of it with an awl.

Prepare the plate and then glue it into place at the

end of the wing.

Gently hammer a nail into the holes in the corners.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side for later use.

267

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Retrieve the machine-gun bodies and magazines

that came with Stages 54 and 57. Sand them

smooth to prepare them for painting.

Apply glue to the machine-gun body along the

dotted line and place the magazine onto it, as

shown above.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 77

1 - Upper wing plate 4

2 - Nails

3 - Template

Sandpaper

Glue

Black paint

268

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Retrieve the two pieces with captive nuts,

assembled in Stage 68. Insert one of them

between two ribs to the right of the centre of the

wing. Position it so the bottom is flush with the

bottom of the ribs and so the wide side of the nut

is facing up, as shown. Then glue into place.

Test-fit the two machine guns into the holes in the

spar on the right side of the wing. Once the fit is

verified, store in a safe place until needed again.

Paint the two machine guns with black paint.

Repeat the previous step for the second piece

from Stage 68, gluing it to the left of the centre.

269

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Glue a length of 2 x 5mm wooden strip against the

top of the pieces and the sides of the ribs.

Sand the undersides of the pieces

between the ribs to make sure the

underside is flush.

Sand the wooden strips and the ends of the pieces

to match the angle at the ends of the ribs.

270

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Take wing plate 4 (part 1) and place it over the wing, in the area shown.

This is just to identify where it will fit.

The wing should now

look like this. Keep

any unused parts to

one side for later use.

271

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Place wing plate 10 (part 2) on the template sheet

(this stage) to confirm it is the correct plate. Mark

the lines on the template onto the plate.

Place plate 10 on the wing next to plate 12, flush

with the edges of the surrounding plates and rear

spar. Shape the edges to fit, if necessary.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 78

1 - Upper wing plate 8

2 - Upper wing plate 10

3 - Upper wing plate 13

4 - Template

5 - 5mm screws

6 - 5mm nuts

7 - M4 washers

Pen

Ruler

Rivet marker

Knife

Glue

Awl

Hammer

272

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The plate should now look like this.

Turn the plate over and lightly score along the

lines to the side of the rivet marks indicated on the

template and by the red lines shown above.

Push the rivet marker along the lines on the plate.

Test-fit the plate in place again. Then, apply glue

to the contact points on the wing.

273

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Glue the plate in place. Then, pierce a hole in the

plates at each point indicated in the photo.

Identify wing plate 8 (part 1). Test-fit in place on

the wing, flush with the surrounding plates and

the rear spar (dotted lines). Then, mark the rivets

and lines, as shown on the template.

Lightly hammer a nail into all of the points

indicated in the photo above.

Glue the plate in place. Pierce a hole and lightly

hammer a nail into the holes at each of the points

shown.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any

unused parts to one side.

274

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Have the propeller assembly from Stage 3 and the

propeller shaft from Stage 76 prepared. Insert the

end of the shaft into the hole in the plate.

Place the crown over the end of the shaft.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 79

1 - Replacement plates Wrench

Screwdriver

275

Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Insert the propeller blades into the seats in the

base plate, with the teeth positioned in the crown.

Use a wrench to tighten the screw. This will

hold the shaft in place while allowing the crown

to rotate.

Insert the brass screw provided with Stage 76 into

the hole in the centre of the crown.

Place the spinner base plate over the tops of the

propeller blades.

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Turn the assembly over and place a nut from

Stage 78 into each of the inner holes, as shown.

Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws into the

nuts.

Insert a screw (Stage 78) into each of the holes in

the spinner base plate.

Check that the three propeller blades move

together when rotated.

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The propeller assembly 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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