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Build the Spitfire: Step-By-Step ™

Pack 16

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Stages 60-63

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60 208-211

61 212-215

63 219-221

Stage PagesParts

1 - Leading edge 4 2 - Leading edge 5 3 - Trailing edge 4 - Nails

62 216-218

1 - Upper wing plate 8 2 - Upper wing plate 10 3 - Upper wing plate 13 4 - Template sheet

1 - Landing gear housing2 - Housing part 1 3 - Housing part 2 4 - Landing gear housing plate

Contents

1 - Leading edge 1 2 - Leading edge 2 3 - Leading edge 3 4 - Nails

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Test-fit the trailing edge against the right wingtip. Then, apply glue along the edge of the wingtip (dotted line).

Glue the trailing edge into position, as shown in the photo. Hold the edge in place until dry.

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This stage’s parts You will need

Stage 60

1 - Leading edge 4 2 - Leading edge 5 3 - Trailing edge 4 - Nails

GlueKnifeRulerSpray can

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32

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Fit the leading edge into position on the front of the wing.

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Check the fit of leading edge 4 along the front of the left wing, up against leading edge 5. Apply glue to the contact points.

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Now take leading edge 5 and glue it to the front of the wingtip, up against the trailing edge (dotted line) and the last rib of the wing.

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Check that your wing looks like the one shown in the above photo.

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Place wing plate 1 from Stage 57 up against plate 3, which was fixed to the wing in Stage 59. The front edge of the plate should be up against the leading edge. The back edge should end at the edge of the spar and the right edge (shown on the left) should end at the join between ribs.

Shape the plate to fit the wing in the same way as on page 205. Glue into place.

If the edges of the plate don’t end where they are meant to on the wing, hold a ruler along the edge and cut away the excess until you have the correct shape.

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This shows how the edges of the plates should align with the ribs and spar.

The wing should now look like this. Keep any unused parts to one side.

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Place upper wing plate 5 onto the template (both from Stage 56) to verify it is the correct plate.

Shape the plate over a spray can to fit the section on the wing shown in Step 3.

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Stage 61

1 - Landing gear housing2 - Housing part 1 3 - Housing part 2 4 - Landing gear housing plate

Spray canKnifeRulerSandpaperFile

GlueAwlHammerString

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Smooth the edges of the plate with sandpaper or a file.

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Cut away the excess of the plate if necessary.

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Test-fit the plate in place on the wing, up against plate 3.

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Apply glue to the areas of the wing that will be in contact with the plate and then glue it into place.

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Check that the back edges of the plates are aligned with the spar.

To make holes at the front of the plate use a piece of string, aligned with the ribs to mark where the ribs would appear underneath the plate. Use the awl to make a hole in the two corners and the marks aligned with the ribs.

Use the awl to pierce holes in the corners at the rear of the plate.

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Hammer a nail into each of the holes.


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Use the template sheet to identify upper wing plate 7 (Stage 56).

Test-fit plate 7 in position, up against plate 5.

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Stage 62

1 - Upper wing plate 8 2 - Upper wing plate 10 3 - Upper wing plate 13 4 - Template sheet

Spray canKnifeRulerGlue

AwlHammer

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Glue the plate into position, aligned with the leading edge and the spar.

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Apply glue to the parts of the wing that will be in contact with the plate.

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Prepare plate 7 in the same way as the previous plates, cutting it to size, if necessary, and shaping with a spray can.

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Use the awl to make a hole in the four corners and along the front, aligned with the ribs.

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Gently hammer a nail into each of the holes in plate 7.

Prepare plate 9 in the same way as the previous plates and then glue into place up against plate 7.

Identify plate 9 by placing it on the template (Stage 58).

Make a hole in each of the corners of plate 9 and then lightly hammer a nail into them.


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Test-fit leading edge 3 against the front of the wing (dotted lines). Make any adjustments needed and then glue into place.

Hold in place as the glue dries to ensure the part doesn’t move.

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Stage 63

1 - Leading edge 1 2 - Leading edge 2 3 - Leading edge 3 4 - Nails

GlueSpongeAwlHammer

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41

3 2

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The leading edges and trailing edge are now all attached to the right half of the wing.

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Test-fit and glue leading edge 1 to the front of the wing, up against edge 2.

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Test-fit and glue leading edge 2 into place, up against leading edge 3.

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Carefully work along the edges with a sponge to polish and smooth them. You can also do this for the plates.

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Identify plate 11 on the template sheet (Stage 56).

Carefully make a hole in each corner of the plate.

Test-fit, prepare and glue plate 11 to the wing, up against plate 9.

Gently hammer a nail into each of the four holes created in the previous step.


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