Keeping playing counters and chits organized

**matt56** · 02-06-2019 06:02

At Doncaster this past year, I had hoped to have a box finished as a prize - unfortunately, life intervened. So I asked Neil and Chris to have a 'coupon' as a prize which the winner could redeem for a counters box designed to his or her specifications. Chris ended up winning the coupon, and, of course, his box design of choice involved his beloved F2B

In the hustle and bustle to get ready to go to England in January, I forgot to take pictures of it, so Chris sent me a couple...

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I used a new color on the box itself - a stain called 'gunstock', which is a tad bit redder than what I previously had been using. I rather like the color of it. Then it's sealed with a couple of coats of poly varnish and painted with my usual Vallejo paints. I finished it up and delivered it to him personally at RAF Hendon when he came down to visit the museum with me and my son on our recent trip to the UK. It was wonderful to be able to deliver it in person to him. As you can see from the second picture, he has it already in use

As always, thanks for looking

Always the best,
Matt

**Flying Helmut** · 02-06-2019 06:38

Superb box once again, Matt!

I have two of yours, and love 'em both!

Thanks for continuing production.

**flash** · 02-06-2019 07:06

Bristol's and a tidy box.... can't be beat

**Guntruck** · 02-06-2019 07:19

Very nice box Matt.

**Hedeby** · 02-06-2019 08:43

I am still grinning - thanks MAtt

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-06-2019 08:56

Who wouldn't covert one of those?
Rob.

**Teaticket** · 02-06-2019 11:10

Nice one Chris. Matt's counter boxes are wonderful.

**matt56** · 01-03-2020 13:20

Here is the latest variation on the theme - this box is donated as part of the Lend-Lease Raffle to bring Tim/Flying Helmut to Origins this summer. I used a stain called 'Gunstock', which is a tad redder than the 'Pecan' I have used in the past. I like the way it brings out the grain on the pieces I've used it on so far. The Nieuport 28 wing and the Fokker DVIII wing made a nice change.

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As always, thanks for looking!

All the best,
Matt

**Hedeby** · 01-03-2020 14:21

As always looks awesome, thats some catalogue of work you have created over the years Matt

**OldGuy59** · 01-03-2020 15:13

Originally Posted by Hedeby

As always looks awesome, thats some catalogue of work you have created over the years Matt

Darn Rep Gun jam! Nicely done, all the same, Matt.

**milcoll73** · 01-03-2020 20:17

awesome as always matt!!!

**Naharaht** · 01-04-2020 01:19

That is a great looking box and very generous of you, Matt!

**Sauerkraut** · 01-04-2020 01:34

Superb workmanship and very generous donation to the LL cause. Rep incoming.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 01-04-2020 09:15

Thanks once again Matt, and with any luck I may well win my second box from you.
Rob.

**BobP** · 01-04-2020 10:46

Can't wait to get my tickets in hope of winning this great looking prize.

**Teaticket** · 01-04-2020 11:51

I think we need more raffles of these so everyone can get one! Get to work Matt.

**tigerops** · 01-28-2020 05:17

Great work Matt

**ColCampbell** · 03-16-2020 09:09

I got to this thread very late. Michael's still has these boxes available but they are $6.49 each. They are about 8" square and 1.5" tall (outside dimensions). They have others, just search for "wood box" to find them.

Once we can get out for "non-essential" shopping, I may try to make one although it definitely won't be to Matt's high standard.

Jim