Model Shipways MS2120 User Manual

Model Shipways Kit No. 2021Technical Characteristics:Scale: 1/8" = 1' 0" (1:96)Length: 9"Height: 3-1/2"Hull width: 2-1/4"

10FIG. 9 – Installing the Bitts and Bow PostFIG. 10 – Main Cabin Panel ConstructionMOUNTING THE HULL If you are going to mount your model ona baseboar

11cil, then drill holes for the rail stanchionsand the towing light mast.7. Pilot HouseThe pilot house is also a machine-carvedstructure. It is cut ou

12stowage chest aft of the smoke stack.Glue with epoxy to set them securely.13. Rail StanchionsThe rail stanchions fit into the holes youdrilled on th

1. Brady, E. M., Tugs, Towboats, and Towing. Describes operation of moderntugs with many glances backward at steam units. Good stuff on towing gearand

TAURUS INSTRUCTIONSFOR LASER-CUT CABIN ANDPILOT HOUSEThe TAURUS kit has been modified to includelaser-cut lifts and cabin tops for the main cabinand p

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3Instruction ManualThe Steam TowboatTaurusBy Erik A. R. Ronnberg Jr., 1978Instruction Manual Update By Ben Lankford, 1995The Model Shipways kit is bas

4CONSTRUCTION STAGES & TABLE OF CONTENTSBrief History CoverIntroduction/Credits Pg 3Before You Begin Pg 5What You'll Need to Start Construct

5BEFORE YOU BEGINThe model is a waterline type ( no hullbelow the waterline ). At 1/8" scale, itmakes a fine shelf model mounted on a"sea&qu

Note about Glues: White or Carpenter'syellow wood glue will suffice for mostof the model. Five-minute epoxy pro-vides extra strength for gluing f

It may seem strange to begin an instruc-tion manual with directions on applyingthe finishes to the model. Not so! Muchtime and effort can be saved, an

8SHAPING THE PRE-CARVED HULL1. Shaping the Outside of the HullThe outside of the pre-carved hull canbe shaped very easily with a sandingblock. About a

9COMPLETING THE BASIC HULL1. Installing the StemPrecut the stem and glue it to the bow.The stem should have a very slighttaper to it. Make sure the gr