British Scammell Pioneer SV/2S Recovery Tractor 1/35 Thunder Model

Description

Plastic model kit. Requires paint and cement for assembly (not included)

The Scammell Pioneer was a British 6×4 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 the British Army 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 SV2S  introduced in 1938 had a simpler redesigned extending crane with greater lifting height, and remained in production throughout the war, with 1975 recovery trators 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.   SV2S recovery  tractor– 450+ plastic parts,  with slide and  multi-side slide molded details– faithfully reproduced and highly detailed chassis, winch and jig crane– accurately molded engine, cab and interior with correctly sized details and shape– plastic molded tyres with correct pattern as documented in period photos– PE detail sheet, scale chains and ropes included