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These are some printables and patterns you can use. For each one, click on the pic for a larger view, and then copy or save that image onto your computer. The images will print out in 1/6th scale if they are sized to the dimensions indicated (see below). They may or may not transfer through the internet the same size so you might have to resize them with your own software. All dimensions are in inches. For prints that require a tan background, I cut tan cardboard from manilla folders into 8.5" x 11" sheets, or for a brown color try cutting sheets from grocery bags. I make most of these myself using Paint Shop Pro and I try to get them as close to the originals as possible, but if you do spot any major errors, please email me. I want to get these as accurate as I can. Click on Page 2 for more items. Ok, have fun!

K-Rations (Breakfast, Supper, Dinner)
These are the three types of K-ration boxes used in the later part of WWII. They should be printed out on a tan colored paper or cardboard. This is the second version of these I've made, so I've cleaned up the design quite a bit. Print size: 2.03W / 1.99H each

Blank Boxes
These are two box patterns which you can resize, add text, graphics, color,etc. The left one was the template for the ration boxes, and the right one has a thicker width.

C-Ration Carton
Here's a great print for C-Ration cases donated by Sgt. Schultz II. Like the K-Ration, these should be printed on tan paper. Note: I'm not sure exactly what era these are, somebody said they're probably Vietnam style. Print size:
left 7.46W / 9.49H right 3.65W / 4.64H

Cardboard Ammo Packages
Ammo packages for M1 Garand (left) and Colt 45 (right). These are hopefully pretty accurate, but I'm not positive whether or not there was writing on the box sides. Each one will actually hold the designated amount of 1/6th scale ammo. Print these on brown grocery bag paper. Print size:
left 2.35W / 3.58 H right 3.11W / 3.52H
Click here and here to see pics of the real items.

Emergency D-Ration
This is a 4 oz. D-Ration (or D-bar) package. This also should be printed on Brown grocery bag paper. Print size: 1.08W / 1.14H Click here to see a pic of the real item.

K-Ration Packing Crate
This crate will hold 36 K-ration boxes (12 of each type). Print on tan paper and read the special instructions. Click here for a real view.
Print size: 6.34W / 6.51H

Chesterfield Cigarettes, Carton, and Packing Crate
On the left is a WWII style cigarette pack. Middle is a carton that will actually hold ten packs. And right is the crate (use tan paper). I copied each of these from real photos, but I should note that the crate is probably the most accurate piece. Also, even though all three should be the right size, I think the crate holds more than the 50 cartons it's supposed to. Print size:
Left 1.17W / 1.03H Middle 1.82W / 2.63H Right 10.24W / 6.86H

Early Style K-Rations (Breakfast, Supper, Dinner)
These are the three types of K-ration boxes used in the early part of WWII up to 1943. They should be printed out on a brown colored paper or cardboard.
Print size: 2.03W / 1.99H each

Page 2 Patterns and Non-Paper Printables

Inner K Ration Box
This is the slightly smaller box that goes inside each of the K rations (early or late style). They used two boxes each for strength. Print this on brown paper.
Print size: 1.81W / 1.89H