1/35 Thunder Model - British Scammell Pioneer SV/2S Recovery Truck 35201

The Scammell Pioneer was a British 6x4 tractor used in the Second World War as an artillery tractor, recovery vehicle and tank transporter. Pioneers purchased by the British Army were equipped with a 102 bhp Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engine.

The first 43 recovery tractors delivered to the British Army from 1936 were designated the Pioneer SV1S, and the Pioneer SV1T, both with a 3 ton folding crane and lockers for recovery equipment and towing bars.

The Pioneer SV/2S was introduced in 1938 and had a simpler redesigned extending crane with greater lifting height, and remained in production throughout the war, with 1,975 recovery tractors produced. A pair of tracks that could be fitted over the two rear wheels, converting it into a half track with greater traction on soft ground. Many tractors were still used in military service long after WWII.

Kit includes:

• 450+ plastic parts,  with slide and  multi-side slide moulded details
• faithfully reproduced and highly detailed chassis, winch and jig crane
• accurately moulded engine, cab and interior with correctly sized details and shape
• plastic moulded tyres with correct pattern as documented in period photos
• PE detail sheet, scale chains and ropes included