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Post by Wild Bill on Mar 13, 2021 19:48:29 GMT
I was asked by Shaun to make a quick thread on how to do the simple but effective vintage show ammo boxes. So here goes.
1) First of all, buy a box of Cooks matches (about 99p).
2) Then print off some easily available pictures of old vintage .45 cal (or whatever cal) from the internet. A quick google search with images easily finds what you need.
3) Then cut out the two main sides and the ends.
4) Then glue the printed out parts to the matchbox. I used a Pritstick.
5) Jobs a good un. All done. You can put a few co2 carts in the box if you like but mine are empty for display only.
Here is one I did today just for this thread.
Buy the matchbox: Print out the pics:
Do the ends of the box too with just some spare cut offs from the main pic:
Then it's all done. Here you go. I did this one in ten minutes. I will use it on a future project.
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Post by Wild Bill on Mar 13, 2021 20:09:15 GMT
Here are a few others I have done:
   
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Post by HeadHunter on Mar 13, 2021 20:45:08 GMT
Great job Andy, it's a great idea. Thanks for doing this thread buddy  |
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Post by Musket69 on Mar 14, 2021 11:39:11 GMT
Brilliant stuff, as one may be receiving a Webley MKIV in the next couple of weeks  , I wouldn’t mind having a go at a presentation box at some point. |
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Post by Wild Bill on Mar 14, 2021 22:03:32 GMT
Brilliant stuff, as one may be receiving a Webley MKIV in the next couple of weeks , I wouldn’t mind having a go at a presentation box at some point. Here's the label I was going to use for my Webley once:  |
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Post by Musket69 on Mar 15, 2021 17:46:31 GMT
Brilliant stuff, as one may be receiving a Webley MKIV in the next couple of weeks , I wouldn’t mind having a go at a presentation box at some point. Here's the label I was going to use for my Webley once: That'll do me, many thanks. Time to get my creative hat on then and find a suitable box. |
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Post by Doyley83 on Mar 15, 2021 18:31:56 GMT
Wild Bill how many spare Cooks matches have you got now and where are you keeping them all? 
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Post by Wild Bill on Mar 15, 2021 19:14:10 GMT
Wild Bill how many spare Cooks matches have you got now and where are you keeping them all? I have enough to keep us going for a few years.  |
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Post by twodoctors on Mar 15, 2021 19:17:23 GMT
Wild Bill how many spare Cooks matches have you got now and where are you keeping them all? I have enough to keep us going for a few years.  |
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Post by Doyley83 on Mar 15, 2021 19:22:06 GMT
I have enough to keep us going for a few years.  that is really impressive to be fair! |
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Post by Wild Bill on Mar 15, 2021 19:25:49 GMT
It's given me a new idea actually. I might build a wild west saloon out of the matches.  |
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Post by Modski66 on Mar 16, 2021 7:19:30 GMT
Does anyone know the sizes of the original box? (Approximate will do).
I might have a go at making one from scratch along the lines of the one I did for my MKVI, and put some pictures up.
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Post by Musket69 on Mar 16, 2021 9:02:52 GMT
Does anyone know the sizes of the original box? ( Approximate will do). I might have a go at making one from scratch along the lines of the one I did for my MKVI, and put some pictures up. Someone on AGF did a great job of replicating a presentation box of a genuine MKIV a while back, oil bottle, cleaning rod the full works. |
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Post by Rockabillybilly on Mar 16, 2021 9:25:52 GMT
I made a 'Webley' box but the one your refering to I think is a real nice one made by Modski66. I'll tell you how good it is; it got a thumbs up from WB! It's superb.
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Post by Modski66 on Mar 16, 2021 9:40:21 GMT
I think I have answered my own question: if there are 50 in a rectangular box, that will be 5 rows of 10, the cartridge rim diameter is approx. 0.54 inches, so the box needs to be 2.7 x 5.4 inches, and the depth needs to be just under 1.5 inches. |
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, I wouldn’t mind having a go at a presentation box at some point.
