POST-WWII 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. As technology increased, post-WWII ordnance was marked by machine. |
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: |
POST-WWII RESTORATION PRODUCTS: |
106mm Recoilless Rifle, M346A1 Shell and Fiber Shipping Container stencil: |
Stencil 101 Vietnam era, 106mm M346A1 Recoilless Rifle, High Explosive with Tracer $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 102 Vietnam era, 106mm M346A1 Recoilless Rifle, High Explosive with Tracer, Fiber Shipping Tube $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 100 Vietnam Era, M14 Incendiary Thermite TH 3 Grenade stencil $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! |
Vietnam era U.S. M-61 and M-67 High Explosive Grenade Stencils, above two photos. These two inert BATFE compliant grenades are the normal cast-iron practice grenades currently available. They have been painted over-and-over, then sanded, until they appear completely smooth. These grenades are not for sale. NOTE: because the grenades are round on the X, Y and Z axis, the stencil will need to be applied slightly wrinkled, as seen in the above right photo. The results are shown in the above left photo. These markings were originally applied with a machine paint-ink roller which is very expensive to replicate. These stencils are the next best thing for your Vietnam impression or restoration project. |
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? |
POST-WWII GRENADE STENCILS: |
Stencil 051 Vietnam era, M61 "Lemon" Fragmentation Grenade stencil set $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 052 Vietnam era, M67 "Baseball" Fragmentation Grenade stencil set $5 each or 3 for $10 |
POST-WWII 57mm RECOILLESS RIFLE STENCILS: |
Original Vietnam era U.S. M18 Red Smoke Grenade, left photo. This original grenade is inert. This grenade is not for sale. The white band is 1" from the bottom of the grenade and is 1" wide, going around the entire circumference of the grenade. |
Stencil 063 Vietnam era, M18 Red Smoke Grenade stencil $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 092 Post-WWII, 57mm M306A1 Recoilless Rifle, High Explosive Shell stencil set, front and rear of projectile $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 093 Post-WWII, 57mm M307A1 Recoilless Rifle High, Explosive Anti-Tank Shell stencil set, front and rear of projectile $5 each or 3 for $10 |
POST-WWII 75mm RECOILLESS RIFLE STENCILS: |
Stencil 098 Post-WWII, 75mm M310A1 Recoilless Rifle, High Explosive Anti-Tank Shell stencil set, front and rear of projectile plus bottom of shell casing $5 each or 3 for $10 |
POST-WWII 106mm RECOILLESS RIFLE STENCILS: |
POST-WWII 3.5" M20 SUPER-BAZOOKA STENCILS: |
Stencil 103 Vietnam era, 3.5" M28A2 High Explosive Bazooka Rocket stencil $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 104 Vietnam era, 3.5" M29A2 Practice Bazooka Rocket stencil $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 109 Vietnam era, 20mm Ammunition Box, M55A2 TP for use in M39 Gun, September 1966 $20 for complete box: lid, side and both ends |
Stencil 134 Vietnam era, M72A2 66mm High Explosive Bazooka Rocket stencil $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 133 Vietnam era, 60mm Illumination M83A3 shell stencil $5 each or 3 for $10 |
Stencil 166 Vietnam era, M26 "Lemon" Fragmentation Grenade stencil set $5 each or 3 for $10 |