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105mm Howitzer projectile "Adhesion Test"

Gspragge

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Sample for paint testing - a test we never think of !
 

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Upon removing the manky tape but saving the label These patches
of fine cuts into the paint surface were revealed. I guess this was to
see if the paint held or flaked off. Maybe the projectile was subjected to
heat and cold also ? I presume the mortar projectile has similar cuts under the tape.
 

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