Model Shipways 2021 User Manual

Steam Towboat
Steam Towboat
TAURUS
TAURUS
Model Shipways Kit No. 2021
ing the 1930's, steam engines lost ground to Diesel propulsion, and
­by the 1960's the steam units were all but gone. A few steam tugs sur vive today as museum relics.
Technical Characteristics:
Scale: 1/8" = 1' 0" (1:96) Length: 9"
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Height: 3-1/2" Hull width: 2-1/4"
Instruction Manual
The Steam Towboat
Taurus
By Erik A. R. Ronnberg Jr., 1978
Instruction Manual Update By Ben Lankford, 1995
The Model Shipways kit is based on the tugs Betsy Ross of Philadelphia, 1903, and the Sommers N. Smith of Boston,1887. Photos No. 2847 and 2156A, respectively, are in the collection of the Steamship Historical Society, now in the library of the University of Baltimore.
During the original development of the kit, Mr. Ronnberg was assisted by Mr. Willie Dunne, Mr. Alan Frazer, and the librarians at the Historical Society. Their assistance is greatly appreciated.
This new instruction manual expands on the original instructions prepared by Mr. Ronnberg. The manual takes you through a step-by-step procedure for building a fine ship model. Beginners and advanced modelers alike should find this a very reward­ing project.
Copyright 1995
Model Shipways, Inc.
Sold and distributed by Model Expo, a division of Model Shipways, Inc.
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.modelexpo-online.com
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CONSTRUCTION STAGES & TABLE OF CONTENTS
Brief History Cover Introduction/Credits Pg 3 Before You Begin Pg 5 What You'll Need to Start Construction Pg 6 How to Work With the Plans & Parts Pg 6 Painting & Staining the Model Pg 7
Stage A: Shaping the Pre-Carved Hull Pg 8
1. Shaping the Outside of the Hull Pg 8
2. Carving the Bulwarks and Deck Pg 8
Stage B: Completing the Basic Hull Pg 9
1. Installing the Stem Pg 9
2. Installing the Rubbing Strakes Pg 9
3. Planking the Deck Pg 9
4. Installing the Bulwark Stanchions and Rails Pg 9
Stage C: Mounting the Hull Pg 10
Stage D: Adding the Hull Details Pg 10
1. Stern Grating Pg 10
2. Hawse Pipe Lips Pg 10
3. Bow Fender Pg 10
4. Bitts and Bow Post Pg 10
5. Deck Plates Pg 10
6. Main Cabin Pg 10
7. Pilot House Pg 11
8. Smoke Stack, Whistle and Steam Vent Pipe Pg 11
9. Boat and Davits Pg 11
10. Mast and Towing Lanterns Pg 11
11. Ladders Pg 11
12. Stowage Chests Pg 11
13. Rail Stanchions Pg 12
14. Running Lights and Eagle Pg 12
15. Name Boards and Lettering Pg 12
16. Side Fenders Pg 12
Bibliography Pg 13
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The model is a waterline type ( no hull
below the waterline ). At 1/8" scale, it
makes a fine shelf model mounted on a
"sea" baseboard. It can also be used ef-
fectively in an HO gauge model railroad
setting. Although HO is 1/87 scale, 1/8"
( or 1/96) is close enough for the HO
layout. What you will have is slightly
smaller boat.
This kit contains a solid hull which has
been machined carved from select,
medium hard, fine grained basswood.
This style hull provides a quick and easy
lesson in the basic shapes and propor-
tions of hull design and helps to develop
woodworking skills. The exterior of the
TAURUS hull has been carved close to
the intended shape, so a simple sanding
is all that is required. Some carving is re-
quired for the bulwarks. Shaping and
finishing the hull to its final shape are
discussed in the instructions.
If you are a beginner, take your time. This
model is fairly simple to build but still re-
quires some time and concentration.
Make sure you complete one stage before
moving to the next. When things go
awry, consider doing it over. Completing
this model will prepare you for a more
complicated solid hull model such as the
Fishing Schooner ELSIE or the Colonial
Schooner SULTANA. Good luck!
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