WORLD WAR TWO RESTORATION PRODUCTS FOR SALE: |
After many years of research and development, restoring individual items for the museum collection - and after many requests by fans, QuestMasters has decided to offer restoration supplies for the historian, re-enactor and enthusiast. The following supplies are not limited to just WWII restorations. If there is a stencil or product that we can help make for you: WWI, Home Front, Korean Conflict or Vietnam Conflict, for example - just ask! email: questmasters@hotmail.com Additionally, if there is a specific size or ammunition load you are trying to match on an ammunition box, or the lot number on a specific piece of ordnance, this custom work can also be done! No original or replica ordnance is for sale on this page. All ordnance pictured is BATFE compliant, inert. |
Both Allied and Axis ordnance was fully painted for corrosion prevention and for ammunition identification. For identification purposes, paint was applied to a rubber stamp and then the ordnance was rolled over the stamp. |
Allied and Axis crate markings were both mechanically or hand applied during World War Two. The Woman's Ordnance Workers (WOW's) shown here at Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jersey are applying repackaging markings to .50 caliber crates using a stencil card and paint. |
How original markings were applied: |
STENCILS FOR SALE: |
How they work and what we offer: stencils or paint-mask are machine-cut on adhesive backed paper, ready to apply as a paint masking. You will be sent a fully cut non-weeded stencil (inner and outer part of letter, number or character). Why? Because of the variations of painting application by the restorer. See the "How To" to apply your stencil: "HOW TO" Shown below are examples of what is currently available. Don't see something listed? Email us for a quote: questmasters@hotmail.com Lot numbers can be changed to match whatever you would like. |
HOW TO ORDER: |
$5 each or 3 for $10 |
Super easy! Send us an email: questmasters@hotmail.com In the email, state which stencil or item you want and how many. We will respond with your total and shipping costs (international orders are welcome). Each stencil is currently custom cut, so if you require a specific Lot Number or Date, please let us know. This service is being done to help the enthusiast (you) help preserve history! Most stencils are $5 each or three of the same type for $10. Shipping in the United States is normally $2 with international shipping averaging $3. Payment is by PayPal only. Once the payment is received, the stencil will be cut and mailed within a day or two. Thank you! |
OTHER WWII RESTORATION PRODUCTS: |
Specifically produced for the WWII restorer, enthusiast and re-enactor, WWII U.S. Cigarette Pack kits! Each original WWII Cigarette pack has been scanned at 600dpi making accurate WWII replica labels with the wartime tax stamps. These kits are intended for the user to wrap their own wooden block or wrap a modern cigarette package for WWII events for the added authenticity! Each kit contains the with early-war foil or "wartime material needs" paper (no foil). Early WWII cigarette packs are wrapped in cellophane and later packs are not. Cellophane is not available in the kit form. The transition from foil/cellophane to paper occurred between 1942 and 1943, at the same time the copper penny went to steel. All listed cigarette packs are available in the kit form. Each kit is $5 or three for $10. You will receive the cigarette pack label, the Dewitt Clinton tax stamp with Series 112 (1942) or tax free PX stamp and foil wrap or "wartime material needs" paper, for the open end of the pack. This is perfect to make a replica pack from cardboard, wood or wrap the label around a new pack of cigarettes to complete your vintage look at WWII events. |
For directions on how to assemble your cigarette kit, click HERE |
Original WWI and WWII U.S. .30 Caliber M-1917A1 Browning Machinegun, M1 Water Chest or Steam Condensing Can. Shown here is the first model, left, restored by QuestMasters Museum using the in-house produced stencil and an original second model can, right. These cans are not for sale. |
Stencil 075 CHEST, WATER, M1 $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Another item specifically produced for the WWII restorer, enthusiast and re-enactor, the WWII U.S. E-3A Emergency Sustenance and Medical Kit contents! The U.S. E-3A Emergency Sustenance Kit, also known as Survival Flask, contained a long list of contents used for survival. The original items are quite costly now and to fill an original survival flask with the correct contents will reach into the hundreds of dollars! No worries, QuestMasters has you covered! QuestMasters has taken the original contents from the E-3A, scanned them and has made replica insert, that when folded and placed inside of the flask (as shown above), looks like the flask is completely full! Each insert is $5 or three for $10. |
Original WWII BC-611 "Handie Talkie" Radio, top two photos. This original radio is not for sale. Stencil 073 Motorola factory stencil and TM-11-235 Operating Instruction stencil $5 for the pair. |
Original WWII Vehicle First Aid Kits. The bottom First Aid Kit, Style Number 2, was introduced in January 1944, with the introduction of the ITEM number. Previously, this information was not on the First Aid Kit. This First Aid Kit has been restored using the in-house produced stencil. The original top First Aid Kit, Style Number 3, was introduced in June 1944 with STOCK NO. replacing the word ITEM. These First Aid Kits are not for sale. |
Stencil 074, left FIRST AID ITEM 977300 FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY Stencil Set $5 |
Original British WWII 1942 FSC B167 Ammunition Box for 18 Bombs, 2" Mortar, Smoke. This ammunition box is not for sale. Stencil 076: The stencil set: front and both ends, is $20 per set. |
Original Japanese 1/3kg Type 2 High Explosive Cluster Bomb stencil, May 1944. This BATFE compliant, inert, cluster bomb is not for sale. Stencil 077: The stencil is $5 each or 3 for $10. |
One of the most recent questions from those ordering stencils is "what paint do I use"? For black, used on Armor Piercing rounds, I use Krylon Flat Black. For white stenciling, I use Krylon Flat White. For other colors, I use a product developed by TM9 Ordnance Products and sold by Midwest Military https://www.midwestmilitary.com/. They produce the most accurate Lusterless Yellow, which is perfect for early ordnance or the yellow stencil itself, Semi-Gloss Munitions Cans - for the .30 and .50 caliber ammunition can and Olive Drab #8 which is what I use on all of my WWII U.S. ordnance shown above. Model Masters "Big Bad Blue" No. 28127 is the closest match, from a spray can, to WWII Practice Blue. For German ordnance colors, go to https://www.1944militaria.com/ |
WHAT PAINT DO I USE? |
WWII U.S. CRATE STENCILS: CLICK HERE |
WWII U.S. ORDNANCE STENCILS: CLICK HERE |
WWII GERMAN ORDNANCE STENCILS: CLICK HERE |
POST-WWII, VIETNAM ORDNANCE STENCILS: CLICK HERE |
An original WWII photograph showing a Soldier stacking 5 gallon, 80 octane, gasoline cans in Normandy France. These gasoline cans have been marked with Army Air Force transportation markings on the end of each can. The red tag denotes 80 octane gasoline. These cans are not for sale. |
Stencil 105 Army Air Force, Normandy Campaign, Gasoline Can transportation stencil. The blue stripes are 1/2" wide. These are not included in this stencil - this can be done with masking tape. $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 106 Priority-for-Overseas Movement, POM stencil, Normandy Invasion, above left restored gasoline can. Any five digit number, any size. $5 each or 3 for $10 |
History of POM markings: during Operation Torch - North Africa, Operation Husky - Sicily and Operation Neptune - Normandy France large amounts of equipment needed to be moved correctly. Each Army unit - from Battalion through the Division level, were assigned a five digit number and three colored bar coding system. This allowed the easy identification of equipment in marshaling yards. Individual equipment was not marked with POM markings, but gasoline cans, boxes and vehicles were. The unit serial number list for the First U.S. Army Build-Up Priority Tables, List A, Normandy France D+1 through D+14 have been published by Ben C. Major and Louis S. Montbertrand. This book contains the POM codes for most units that transitioned the English Channel for the first two weeks of the June 6th 1944, Normandy, France invasion. No other POM lists currently exist. |
Stencil 107 British WWII BSA WM20 Motorcycle fuel tank registration number, stencil pair, custom number $10 pair |
REPLICA WWII CIGARETTE PACKS: |
Specifically produced for the WWII restorer, enthusiast and re-enactor, WWII U.S. Cigarette Packs! Each original WWII Cigarette pack has been scanned at 600dpi making accurate WWII replica labels with the wartime tax stamps. Each pack is wrapped around a wooden block (no tobacco contents) with early-war foil or "wartime material needs" paper (no foil). Early WWII cigarette packs are wrapped in cellophane and later packs are not. The transition from foil/cellophane to paper occurred between 1942 and 1943, at the same time the copper penny went to steel. Each assembled pack is $10 or 3 for $25, plus $4 shipping. WWII cigarette packs available are: Beech-Nut King Size Dunhill Majors Pall Mall V-for Victory Chesterfield 1941 Chesterfield 1942 - onward Chesterfield - Tax Free, Post Exchange (PX) overseas military use Philip Morris 1942 - onward Philip Morris - Tax Free, Post Exchange (PX) overseas military use Philip Morris - Tax Free, Ships Stores (Navy, including transport vessels for Soldiers) Camel 1942 - onward Camel - Tax Free, Post Exchange (PX) overseas military use Camel - Tax Free, Ships Stores (Navy, including transport vessels for Soldiers) Lucky Strike "Green" - 1941 and earlier Lucky Strike "Green", 1941-1942 Lucky Strike "White", 1942-1944 Lucky Strike "White", 1945 "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco" Lucky Strike "White" - Tax Free, Post Exchange (PX) overseas military use Kool - 1944 Happy Hit - 1942 onward Julep - 1942 onward Paul Jones - 1942 onward Mecca - 1942 onward Sovereign - 1942 onward Gems - 1942 onward |
Stencil 074a, Variation 2, left FIRST AID ITEM 977300 FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY Stencil Set $5 |
WWII RUSSIAN ORDNANCE STENCILS: CLICK HERE |
Stencil 141 DR-4 Wire Reel, Signal Corps stencil set. The orange Signal Corps stripes are 2" wide. These are not included in this stencil set - these can be done with masking tape. $10 per set |
Stencil 171, above and left photo LP-21 Loop Antenna stencil set. This stencil set includes two sets of the stencils shown in the left photo, for both sides of the LP-21LM Loop Antenna. There are several version of this antenna, the LP-19 and LP-21A etc. If you need the stencil set modified, just ask. $10 per set |