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Graceful, yet functional, they pulled large liners and pushed heavy barges with ease. During 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 survive today as museum relics. Steam Towboat TAURUS 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 3 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 4 5 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! 5 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! HOW TO WORK WITH WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO START CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND PARTS Note about Glues: White or Carpenter'sThe following tools and supplies are rec- Before starting mode...