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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Sherman return roller material
oldbean
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 - 02:56 AM UTC
Okay Sherm-aholics! I usually do German armor, but every once in a while I dabble in the Allied stuff. My question is, what was the return roller on a Sherman VVSS made from, rubber or steel? I have searched the internet and just can't tell if it's painted rubber or steel. Help me Obi-wan's you're my only hope.

Jesse
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 - 03:15 AM UTC
Painted steel.


oldbean
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 - 03:18 AM UTC
Thanks Gino!!
ericadeane
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 - 09:23 AM UTC
On a combat vehicle, the roller surface was usually buffed clean of paint and was a
dark bare metal, a result of its rolling on the track surfaces. Also, the outer face of the rollers were constantly brushing against the track end connectors too.
oldbean
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Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 - 09:35 AM UTC
Thanks Roy,
That explains why I had a hard time determining the composition.

Jesse
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