Someone has comments on AFV Club 1/35 scale M4 Sherman HVSS Type T-80 Workable Track Link Set?
Will these are ok for my DML Firefly VC?
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M4 Sherman HVSS Type T-80 Workable Track

Ytsejack

Joined: December 20, 2002
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Posted: Friday, December 20, 2002 - 08:12 AM UTC

ukgeoff

Joined: May 03, 2002
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Posted: Friday, December 20, 2002 - 08:59 AM UTC
These tracks are most definitely not suitable for the Sherman Firefly VC/ M4A4. These tanks were only fitted with the earlier VVSS type.

Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
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KitMaker: 12,596 posts
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Posted: Friday, December 20, 2002 - 09:07 AM UTC
Now, I'm not a Sherman expert, nor do I play one on TV, but doesn't the Firefly VC have VVSS suspension? I have the DML kit and it doesn't have HVSS suspension.
I know HVSS track will not fit on VVSS suspension. I do not know if Fireflies ever used HVSS suspension, but I'm not a Sherman expert and especially not a Firefly expert. If it did, you would be required to replace the entire suspension system and not only the tracks.
I know HVSS track will not fit on VVSS suspension. I do not know if Fireflies ever used HVSS suspension, but I'm not a Sherman expert and especially not a Firefly expert. If it did, you would be required to replace the entire suspension system and not only the tracks.

Kencelot

Joined: December 27, 2001
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Posted: Friday, December 20, 2002 - 10:02 AM UTC
If you want a review on the T80 tracks, go here: M4 HVSS Tracks
I believe the correct tracks for the Firefly Vc would be type T56. I think even type T74 could also be used. RHPS Models already has this set out.
RHPS Models is going to or has released a set of the T56E1.
I believe the correct tracks for the Firefly Vc would be type T56. I think even type T74 could also be used. RHPS Models already has this set out.
RHPS Models is going to or has released a set of the T56E1.

stugiiif

Joined: December 13, 2002
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Posted: Friday, December 20, 2002 - 06:09 PM UTC
HVSS tracks were for the "EASY 8" Shermans. DML has a few kits that will take those tracks. Look for any steel cheberon typeand you'll be ducky, want a good conversationat meets and shows go with three bar cleet tracks. Brits put'em on everything....
happy modeling STUG
happy modeling STUG

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