It is widely agreed that the screen used grenade ammo box was based on a MTM Case Gard S25. Up until now, I've only used these to store or display my pulse rifle grenade collection and have not made it around to doing anything special to them. I'm sure that there is someone here that has perfected a way to stencil the labels, so I'm going to put that detail on the back burner.
The first thing that I want to improve on my ammo box is the noise factor. Considering this is supposed to be a box of explosive ordnance, I would like to think these little fire-crackers were being gently cradled in the case. Without the following modification, I've noticed that these shells simple rattle in the box if picked up and moved.
Hopefully this solution will be of interest here...
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I picked up three packs of Black/Self Adhesive Velcro. These come in 3/4" squares made by BULLDOG HARDWARE No. PH-337. Each package contains nine sets. Also on hand is a dandy pair of tweesers.
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This picture shows the contents of one opened package of the above named item. The three 'hook' strips on the left will be discarded. The soft pads, (three strips on the right) are the only ones used in this application.
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Using the tweeser to grab the center of the pad, carefully lower the self-adhesive piece into the bottom of each shell cubicle. Be real steady here. It tends to want to grab the sides even if it barely touches it.
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Twenty-five cubicles nicely placed. This isn't my best work, however. I was a little nervous doing this in front of the camera.
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Out of three packages, nine sets per, this is what becomes excess material. Not a problem because they are extremely inexpensive.
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Once the pads are in place, there is a nice soft touch down for each piece of artillery that is thrown into it.
I'm thinking of doing something similar to the inside of the lid. Has anyone already addressed this?
Also, if there are any additional tips and tricks regarding this piece (colors, painting, labels, stencils, etc.) , please don't hesitate to show them here.
Cheers!
Tom
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Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=williegoldman>Willie Goldman[/url] at: 4/20/04 10:20 am
But as DSB said they covered the lettering on the box pretty well. I'll dig up a pic of it and post it for you. 
at: 11/9/03 7:25 pm