Js Work Combat Rations Boxes 3

[Mike]

Combat Rations Boxes 3

1:35 J's Work

J's Work specialise in laser cut pre-printed paper accessories for the AFV and diorama modeller. This set represents the American Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) ration packs, which can often be found stashed around the tops of AFVs and softskins when they are out on operations. They have a familiar crescent shaped black logo as well as various manufacturer's marks and the flavour of the contents. I've had a few British rat-packs, but the US version is also self-heating, which is a bit fancy!

The sheet contains 9 boxes laser cut from the backing, with tiny un-cut sections holding them in place. The card is of the correct colour and is thick enough for the boxes to be self-supporting when built up. The printing is all there too in a black font, so all the modeller has to do is pull them free of the backing, fold them up along the pre-weakened fold-lines and insert the tabs into eachother. A little glue will be required to hold at least the main tab in place, and I'd recommend a few dabs of GS-Hypo cement, as it doesn't soak into porous surfaces, and I have used it successfully before on paper products.

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A few of these boxes, plus some bottled water and other personalisations can lift any AFV from an ordinary model to something a little more special. These boxes are simplicity itself to use, and add that little extra to the finish of your American tanks, vehicles and dioramas. There are also plenty of other types available in the same range, so you can vary the stowage between each build.

Recommended.

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