Here's my take on this. The short answer to the problem is with the 'resolution' of the image. When someone either creates the image on their computer or scans...
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Leo G
this_is_13_over
Mar 1, 2009 7:54 pm
Steve is very correct When you scan an origional do so at 600dpi or higher most scanners automaticaly do so at 75 dpi so you need to go into your scanners...
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Matt Wiggins
wiggins1138
Mar 1, 2009 8:57 pm
Just wanted to throw my two cents in on creating repros. If you don't have access to or the money to buy Illustrator or Publisher, there is an open source...
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Dave
daveinvicta999
Mar 1, 2009 10:02 pm
Yep Thats what i was going to say.. lol I always save as TIF files when doing art work ect.  Also it doesn't seem to degrade like JPEG when editing and...
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Dave
daveinvicta999
Mar 1, 2009 10:19 pm
Can any one tell me and direct me to or email me the sort of paperwork a Flt Sgt in the RAF would carry in his wallet while on leave ?? I have ID card, HQ ID...
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Terry Hunter
peilighthorse1
Mar 2, 2009 6:40 pm
The guys on the RAF/RCAF re-enactors and collectors forum might be able to help you. http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748/ Regards Terry To:...
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Steve Hoover
doc_hoovie
Mar 4, 2009 2:31 pm
To all- I got this from Moderator Central (oooh, fancy sounding name, huh?) concerning some changes to the photos section on Yahoo groups in case anyone was...
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Christopher Beeble
beebjr2
Mar 7, 2009 12:10 am
Hey all, a friend recommended me to this group when I asked if anyone had items that no one did. so I was wondering if anyone had labels for either German or...
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tilsunse65
Mar 10, 2009 8:32 pm
Hello everyone, I am set to make a set of the late war k-rations but had a quick question: what were the out box dimensionas? I want to make sure my printer is...
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paul dray
pl_dray
Mar 10, 2009 10:17 pm
"late war" would not have started appearing until after VE day, therefore, they are wrong for any European impression... ... From: tilsunse65...
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Leo G
this_is_13_over
Mar 10, 2009 11:40 pm
I think you will find that they were issued before VE day. check out the photo in the link. ...
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Leo Groenendyk
this_is_13_over
Mar 11, 2009 12:47 am
Gooday all I need a scan or flat photo of the instructions that are on a Davis Energency Equipment Co. Inc. Box. The bandage I need is the 4 BANDAGE COMPRESS,...
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paul dray
pl_dray
Mar 11, 2009 12:52 am
The QMC order to change was effective from May 1944, considering there was millions produced a week, and they stockpiled them, it is very doubtfull they...
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Joe Calvert
joecalvert1
Mar 11, 2009 1:42 am
Good luck on all the endeavors ... From: Leo Groenendyk <us-mc@...> Subject: [doc_hoovie] 2 in x 2in bandage made by DAVIS To:...
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A035419
Mar 11, 2009 1:45 am
Capa, Dimensions are as follows: Outer Box Length:6 7/8 Width:3 5/8 Height:1 5/8 Inner Box: Length:6 6/8 Width:3 1/2 Height:1 1/2 I have often found that the...
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Leo G
this_is_13_over
Mar 11, 2009 2:22 am
You are very correct in what you said and I follow the same line. For all that do not know the imperial system (inches) the following is for you metric trained...
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paul dray
pl_dray
Mar 11, 2009 2:30 am
The official line was 6x4x2 inches...though the manufacturers who put in the lowest bid skimped, and made them smaller, however, some made them bigger.......
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tilsunse65
Mar 11, 2009 1:02 pm
Thanks to all who replied and I got a very good lesson in the Moral Box issue! That having been said, as cool as I think they look, after your input I am going...
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tilsunse65
Mar 11, 2009 1:14 pm
... It does indeed help. Thank you for your detailed response. I agree with portraying the norm--there was a reason it was so! But your response was well put...
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paul dray
pl_dray
Mar 12, 2009 9:38 am
I got a copy of the QMC report which was written in September 1944, and some photocopies of QMC documents with the specifications and dimensions etc.... The...
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tilsunse65
Mar 13, 2009 1:45 am
Paul, Thanks again bro'. I joined the allied forum and your posts are excellent. take care, Capa...
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paul dray
pl_dray
Mar 13, 2009 4:45 am
Thanks mate...I was wrong, it's the second last page (?) where you'll find the K rat reference....Hope you enjoy yer visists to the forum... Paul...
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Steve Hoover
doc_hoovie
Mar 20, 2009 3:25 pm
Not quite on topic of the group, but just wanted to say that I'm on Facebook now- if anyone's interested in shooting me a friend request or seeing my page go...
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A035419
Mar 21, 2009 10:59 am
Does anyone have a good picture or scan of Reeds Butter Scotch or Root Beer candy? They were in a roll and I think they came in the 5 in 1 rations. Thanks...
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dps1944
Mar 31, 2009 3:41 am
HI GUYs I have made M3 Block Demolition (comp C2) 11"x2"x2". My question is, Is there a Box, Wooden crate, or anything that was used in WW2 that the exlposives...
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Steve Hoover
doc_hoovie
Apr 2, 2009 4:07 pm
Hey David- I can tell you this. I've uploaded a picture to a folder called "explosives box" for a 1944 dated metal box I have. I can't decipher the gibberish...
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Bill
armyfiretruck
Apr 3, 2009 2:06 am
Back several years ago I downloaded a pdf of the windshield flag (stars and stripes) used during Neptune-Overlord. A hard drive crash took care of my library. ...
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Leo G
this_is_13_over
Apr 3, 2009 2:40 am
http://www.strictly-gi.com/page77.html ... From: Bill To: doc_hoovie@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 1:06 PM Subject: [doc_hoovie] Windshield flag...
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Bill
armyfiretruck
Apr 3, 2009 3:03 am
Thank you Leo, That is exactly what I was looking for. Bill...
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DAVID SEITZ
dps1944
Apr 4, 2009 1:45 am
Hay Steve I seen your pictures and I realized I have a box just like that only a bit differant. Mine looks a little smaller but it is WW2. I had no Idea what...
