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