Thunder Model 1/35 35212 British Scammel Pioneer Tractor & 7.2inch Howitzer Gun Kit
Kit includes: (Tractor) - 430+ plastic parts, with slide and multi-side slide molded details - faithfully reproduced and highly detailed chassis, winch and body - accurately molded engine, cab and interior with correctly sized details and shape - plastic molded tyres with correct pattern as documented in period photos - Doors and windows can be assembled open or closed, all suspensions workable - PE detail sheet (Gun) - 140 plastic parts (sprues A,AB, 2xC) with slide molded details - plastic molded tyres - PE detail sheet - basic ammo and artillery equipment included in the kit + decals - it can be easily mounted behind Scammell R100 Artillery tractor or displayed on its own
TM35212 British Scammell Pioneer Heavy Artillery Tractor R100 with 7,2 inch Howitzer, 1/35 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 Pioneer R100 heavy artillery tractor was introduced in 1935 and used throughout WWII to tow medium and heavy artillery guns. In total, 980 Pioneer R100 heavy artillery tractors were delivered by the end of the war. The BL 7,2 Inch Howitzer was a heavy artillery gun used by the British Army throughout World War II. From 1940 the World War I era BL 8-inch howitzers were re-lined to 7.2 inches (180 mm) and the old carriages were retained, although the original steel rimmed wheels were replaced with new balloon tyre wheels. The new four charge ammunition increased the range to 16,900 yd (15,500 m), but when fired, the recoil caused the weapon to rear violently and jump backwards. To help eliminate this, ramps were placed behind the wheels. . The Scammell Pioneer Artillery Tractor R100 was usually used as a gun tractor for the 7.2 Inch Howitzer in the early war years.