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Post by iannrmn on Oct 27, 2009 13:20:03 GMT 1
do any of you learned gentlemen
now what what is the proper colour paint used on the 12 mag box and mabe where i could get it
also what is the correct stensiling for it
ive managed to get one cheep but it neads repainting and stenciling
ive not had chance to even start the storage chest yet
funny how even when unemployed its hard to find time
oh wel thanks all cheers ian
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Post by woodsy on Oct 27, 2009 19:30:58 GMT 1
The original colour of Canadian made magazine boxes was matt Olive Drab, the same as found on WW2 vehicles of North American manufacture, with white stencilling. The UK made boxes were similar but the paint was more of a khaki colour. I am sure the paint is readily available from various military vehicle restoration businesses. Have a look on Milweb for advertisers.
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Post by iannrmn on Oct 28, 2009 15:57:12 GMT 1
thanks for the answer woodsy
could you tell me please what size the stenciled letters are and what they say cheers ian
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Post by ford369 on Oct 28, 2009 23:11:51 GMT 1
I think the correct colour for British boxes is known as service brown and should be available as stated via milweb
Nigel
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Post by iannrmn on Oct 30, 2009 10:30:34 GMT 1
thanks very much for all your help
ive ordered the paint dont know when il get it post strike ??
i think the stencil should say
BOX.MAGAZINE.BREN 303in MK2 is this right ?
and am i correct in thinking the letters are 3/4 in and in white?
thanks ian
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Post by ford369 on Oct 30, 2009 19:43:37 GMT 1
I will check one of mine this weekend and let you know what is written and the size
Nigel
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Post by ford369 on Nov 1, 2009 20:53:15 GMT 1
had a quick look at one of my boxes and it says
BE6094
BOX,MAG,BREN,MK1/1
and as you summise the letters are about 3/4 of an inch tall and in white
hope this helps,
Nigel
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captain
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Post by captain on Nov 2, 2009 11:55:33 GMT 1
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Post by Kev on Nov 2, 2009 17:21:04 GMT 1
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Post by iannrmn on Nov 2, 2009 19:09:59 GMT 1
thank you every one for your help
the paint has arrived a miracle
although the pot says its canadian service brown ?
any way half the box is painted and looks good il paint the other half tommorow
just nead to get the stencil made mil web again i think
im realy glad i joind this forum great to have such friendly helpfull people thanks gents ian
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captain
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Post by captain on Nov 3, 2009 0:12:51 GMT 1
Hi, Some more pics. Good luck!   |
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dodge
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Post by dodge on Nov 24, 2009 16:22:08 GMT 1
Hi,
can any of you learned gentlemen tell me the names of the magazine box manufacturers, and from which country they originate?
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Post by Kev on Nov 25, 2009 23:03:24 GMT 1
I'll start the ball rolling with a couple .
LSL (Lawton Successors Ltd) - UK
PMD - UK
EC&Co Ltd - UK
GSW (General Steel Wares) - CAN
MC ?
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Post by dodge on Nov 29, 2009 1:58:14 GMT 1
Thanks Kev, as usual you are a font of knowledge  One of my boxes is MC which has felt liners around the adge of the box and across the lid, the other is GSW and this has no felt, is this correct? as I would expect them to all be made from the same drawings. Both boxes have the webbing type handle - MK1(?) |
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Post by Richard Fisher on Nov 29, 2009 10:00:34 GMT 1
Would MC be Monotype Corporation?
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One of my boxes is MC which has felt liners around the adge of the box and across the lid, the other is GSW and this has no felt, is this correct? as I would expect them to all be made from the same drawings. Both boxes have the webbing type handle - MK1(?)
