My Take on the Torro Wooden Box

[awoychosky123]

I really liked the wooden box that Torro tanks come with and was disappointed my Taigen did not come with one. So being a carpenter I decided to make one for my PanzerKampfwagen III Ausf. L I also plan to make one for my upcoming StuG III Ausf. C/D build. I did my best to copy the design of the Torro crate with the materials I could find at the hardware store. The crate is made from 3" and 4" strapping, and held together with blued lath nails. I wanted this to look a bit rougher than the Torro boxes to give the appearance that this is a wartime crate thrown together. Eventually, the edges will wear down to give it a used look. This crate is also larger than Torro's but it fits the cardboard box my Taigen came in perfectly.

Disclaimer; After looking at replica German WWII crates I decided to paint the Reichsadler on the top of the crate, for historical purposes. I in no way support or promote Nazism or the Nazi party. Now for the photos.

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Misspelled Taigen tanks on this stencil by accident. But I think it looks more German spelling it in this manner with this font.

[HERMAN BIX]

I was distracted by the evidence of firearms ownership in the background!!
Nice work on the crates!

[awoychosky123]

Haha, I'm guilty there, have quite the collection, some old, some new. Have a nice Kar 98K, quite a few western revolvers, plus some other goodies lol.

[Jimster]

I totally agree with Herman on both counts. Are those Pro Mags by any chance?

[tankme]

Look more like P-Mags from Magpul. My new Gallant (Galil) just showed up in a plastic case exactly like that one.

[Barmonkey]

Definitely P-Mags.

Nice work on the crate OP!

[Jimster]

So much better than the metal ones! Love the workmanship on the tank crate by the way.

[awoychosky123]

Mags are Gen 3 MagPul P-Mags Ar-15 30 rounders without windows with ranger plates.

[jumpugly]

This is so cool! Great work!

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Over two years ago, I grabbed some wood on sale thinking I might try to make a crate. But I am pretty low on carpentry tools and even lower on skills. How would you feel about putting out plans for the crate?