The Cigar Box V4 is an 8x10 pochade box for painting outdoors. It takes its name from the 19th-century practice of making simple pochade boxes from cigar boxes. This item is a "second": it is fully functional and has minor cosmetic blemishes.
The box is made of lightweight basswood laminate with stainless steel and aluminum hardware, and it has a lacquer finish. The hinged lid locks in any position through a 180° arc. It is 1/2 in deep and holds up to two 8x10 inch panels. The storage area under the sliding palette has a removable divider.
The box can be used on a laptop, a desktop or a tripod. A Universal Tripod Mount is installed on the bottom and fits any standard camera tripod. Extension clips let you paint on panels larger than 8x10. D-rings are included for attaching a shoulder strap.
- Panel size
- Holds 8x10 inch panels
- Lid capacity
- 2 wet panels, up to 8"x10"
- Lid
- Hinged, locks in any position through a 180° arc, 1/2 in deep
- Dimensions
- 12.5" x 10" x 3.25" overall
- Bottom depth
- 1.5" deep underneath the sliding palette
- Weight
- 2.25 lbs
- Material
- Basswood laminate (no rainforest woods)
- Hardware
- Stainless steel and aluminum
- Finish
- Lacquer
- Mounting
- Universal Tripod Mount installed; fits any standard camera tripod
- Use
- Laptop, desktop or tripod
- Storage
- Removable divider in the storage area under the sliding palette