British Scammel Pioneer TRMU/TRCU 30 mit Anhänger
THM35200
THUNDER MODELS
1:35
Plastic kit for a British tank transporter Scammell Pioneer TRMU30 tractor and TRCU30 trailer
- 1:35 scale
- 590 parts
- detailed engine, winch and cabin
- Transparent, photo-etched parts, metal chain and cord included
- Doors can be built open or closed
- not built, not painted
- without glue and paint
Thunder Models doesn't do things by halves and has launched the most famous Scammel Pioneer. You can get them here (subject to availability):
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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 productionof the tank transporter begun in 1937, although the prototype had been built already in 1932. The production variant was equipped with a longer chassis and extended cab to accommodate the tank crew as passengers and larger rear wheels than the Artillery tractor and Recovery vehicle variants. 20 ton Pioneer TRCU20 trailer and 30 ton Pioneer TRMU30/TRCU30 tractor and trailer combinations were delivered, in both cases with the trailer fixed to the tractor. Hinged ramps were used to get the tank onto the trailer, which could be pulled on with the tractor unit's winch.
Pioneer tractor/trailer combinations remained in production throughout the war, 459 units produced in total.
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