TEBU #2

[spnut]

I have proceeded in obtaining material for the project. Since I found that the U23B is the same length as the U25B, I have decided on using the Atlas U23B as the basis of the model.

I have ordered some spare parts from Atlas, walkways, handrails and pilot detail parts. I have also purchase an Atlas U23B on Ebay. I have my inventory of required parts and have the following question:

Where does everyone buy their parts and all at one place for the different manufacturers? What hobby shop or store has the best price? At the present I plan on using parts from Cannon and Company, Detail Associates, Details West and Plano.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[antlorch]

I order my parts from here,they have regular prices but they are fast with delivery and have alot of stuff...........

www.mgdecals.com/homepage.htm

Scroll all the way towards the bottom for the parts.........

[spnut]

I have researched the pictures and the following list are the parts that I may use. Further research may alter the list.

PARTS LIST

Detail Associates

DA 1019 Class Lights
DA 1506 MU Stand
DA 2202 Lift Rings
DA 2206 Lift Rings
DA 2211 Cut Levers
DA 3002 Sand Filter Hatch

Details West

DW 115 Light
DW 117 Light
DW 148 Light
DW 265 Hoses
DW 266 Hoses
DW 0263 Tanks


Cannon

1012 Doors
1106 EMD Short Hood End (Hand Brake)
1154 EMD Long Hood End (doors)
1704 48” Fan
2015 OR 2016 Tread plate

Plano

461 Louvers

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

Tom Beutler

[RunningExtra]

Hey Tom, do you have an update on how your TEBU is coming along?

[spnut]

Scott

I have had to put my projects on hold. I broke my ankle a week ago and can not sit very long at one time to work on anything.

I have gotten my Atlas U23B and my various Atlas parts that I ordered.

As soon as I get to a point that I can work I want to start detailing from the walkway down.

I also got my drawings back from a fellow who borrowed them. They are copies of the same drawings that are on the espee web site, only better. These drawings are from MK the original manufacturer of the TEBU.

As I get to the point of being able to work on the unit I will post progress pictures.

Thanks
Tom Beutler
Sandusky, Ohio

[RunningExtra]

Sorry to hear about you breaking your ankle, get well soon and yes please post pictures of the progress you make, this is one I have been wanting to build as well.

[Randy Earle]

Bummer about the ankle, I hope it mends quickly. I have another message board about old cameras and a member there broke his ankle last month.

[icghogger]

The broken ankle thread on two different message boards moderated by the same person?? What kind of Voo should we Doo to make Tom well, Randy?

[RunningExtra]

Hey Tom, how's that ankle doing and more importantly ;D hows that TEBU doing?

[spnut]

I have been on the mend. My ankle is responding nicely.

I am getting started on the TEBU project. I have the means to fabricate the upper hood and detail from the walkway down.

I have re-evaluated the parts list and will be ordering parts as I go along. In the meantime, I can get the majority of the project done. I have also decided to build two units. It is also planned to make a trip to Mt Vernon , Ill to see the units in person if they are still there.

I will be posting progress photos within the next couple of weeks.

[RunningExtra]

Hey Tom, any progress made on your TEBU that you would like to post?

[garyrsatx]

You wouldn't happen to have the exact measurements for the hood of the SP TEBU's? I have restarted construction on the three units I was building (now that a correct GP40-2 model is available) and this was something I was needing before I set them aside. I need the height, width, and length. Also what is the angle of the ends. I had a rough pre-production shell started, but I was not happy with the look. I want this to look REALLY good.