Description
For Sale: New Product Line Series of Shell Kits are for the beginner model railroader. Basic body parts are supplied in this kit at an affordable price for the modeler that wants to step into O Scale 2 Rail. This kit introduces the Southern Pacific Caboose that would make a great addition to any pike. The modeler can take this kit to the limit with super detailing with the addition of operational trucks and coupler but are not included with this kit.
While we could make this kit very easy to put together with a little CA glue in an evening, and it is easy, we printed in a few challenges to make it a learning experience as well as perhaps multiple innovative solutions that the modeler will enjoy. In any event, some parts may need to be cleaned up, build plate material removed and some threads, possibly some sanding, you will find it intuitive to put together and the reason we do not supply step by step instructions. The only caveat is to make sure when assembling the ends to the floor or if preferred the roof, make absolutely sure you glue them square. If you glue the ends to the floor first and they are square, the roof should drop right into place with little or no fuss. The cupola should be center positioned over the wide space between the windows as viewed from the car sides. It should be noted that the roof is printed with 50% Infill to make sure the model is not top heavy meaning it is not 100% solid.
The roof, floor, car sides and ends are printed with PLA plastic. The cupola parts and the Platforms are printed with ABS plastic. ABS drills and taps nicely, PLA is a little trickier and may need some practice on scrap material first.
Sold as is straight off the Prusa Printer build plate, all sales final no returns. PLA is not dishwasher safe and may deform in a hot automobile in the summer time as it has a relatively low glass-transition temperature. Parts may be printed and shipped in various colors unless otherwise specified by the customer.
We hope you enjoy putting together and running this new product on your layout. Our last suggestion is to save these photos for your reference purposes during the build.
Note: This model is similar (not exact) to our basic (please see the photos on UP Wood Caboose) which has additional photos that may be helpful if you are putting together this Southern Pacific caboose).
Take a look at our Helpful Hints where it illustrates how to remove build from the floors/ roofs of cabooses: Removing Build Material From 3D Prints
Car in photos is for demonstration purposes only.
Parts List for this basic Kit:
| Part / Material |
| 1 each Left & Right Side |
| 2 End Blocks |
| 2 End Skins |
| 2 End Doors |
| 1 Roof |
| 1 Cupola (5 Parts) |
| 1 Floor |
| 2 Platforms |
| 2 Lengthwise Stringers |
| 2 Lengthwise Inside Frame Supports |
| 2 Radial Roof End Eve Supports |
| 4 Stairs |
The detail Kit for this Southern Pacific Kit can be purchased under separate cover at the following link: All Nation Southern Pacific Caboose Detail Kit PN#432AN
The Trucks for this model are also sold under separate cover. Two options for the modeler could be (either unassembled or assembled):
All Nation Bettendorf Caboose Trucks Working Leaf Spring 33″ Wheels Unassembled KIT PN#3861K
All Nation Bettendorf Caboose Trucks Working Leaf Spring 33″ Wheels Assembled PN#3861
Made In The USA
