Description
For Sale: Whopper Hopper Comprehensive Detail Kit PN#515AN
All Nation Line developed a product called the Digital Twin Whopper Hopper Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) 3D Printed Mock-Up Prototype For Brass Scratch Build PN#1929AN. The purpose of that product is to make available the mock-up car parts/kit for 2 Rail O Scale brass scratch model builders. The mock-up car parts/kit has all the major superstructure patterns, templates and stencils to assist in building a unique freight car from scratch including drawings. While the emphasis is on brass, other materials could be used instead such as cards stock, wood or even styrene. My personal preference is brass for ease of soldering, strength, durability and value.
The reason we are now providing a Whopper Hopper Detail Kit is two fold. First, when using the mock-up prototype, you will eventually do a limited assembly as scratch building proceeds in your specific material. Second, if the modeler foregoes scratch building and would like to build the mock-up out instead using many of the already printed items in the mock-up prototype, you would also need the detail parts and some replacement parts. Most important, this detail kit includes several replacement items (i.e., part substitutions) (e.g., the modified center sill bolster platform frame ends) that would be required to finish the 3D printed model and mounting of the trucks. The difference and reason for utilizing these parts to substitute those in the mock-up parts list is to make it easy to use our ASF trucks with Kadee Couplers and arrive at the correct coupler height. Although it is left up to the model builder to make appropriate discernment regarding couplers to use and height considerations.
As you will see, the detail parts are nice. For example, we handcraft the steps to enhance their realistic appearance. See the parts list below for those items that can replace the items in the mock-up kit and all other items in this detail kit.
The Whopper Hopper had a unique set of trucks, the American Steel Foundries 3 axle 6 wheel configuration for handling the 135 Ton loaded car. You can learn more about them and can purchase them under separate cover: All Nation American Steel Foundries Basic Freight Trucks 6-Wheels KIT (1 Pair) PN#509ANK
Comprehensive Detail Kit Parts List:
Wire: 2 pieces each 12″ long
2 Roofwalks 13″ long, open etched brass PN 3037 B50
8 Pieces etched brass: 2 @2-3/4″ long for roof grills
6 @ 2-5/8″ long for end platforms (replacement for 3-D printed end plates)
Brass wire: 28″ @ 22g
28″ @ 24g
Water Piping Wire: 12″ @ 0.0185
3 Ladder: 8-rung PN 3032
1 Brake wheel & housing PN 3125A&H
1 Brake wheel platform PN 3012
1 AB brake set PN 1698B
2 Center Sill 3-D printed replacement
2 Monarch Couplers Bottom operated PN 3818
Tanks, Brass, 1 small 1 large
8 Grab irons PN 3009
8 Hopper releases
4 Steps, Hand crafted, 2 Left and 2 Right Hand
4 R-angle corner posts 1-5/8″ long for hand rails
4 Roof hatches with hinges 3-D printed: 2 large 2 small
2 Coupler pockets 3-D printed PN 3025
