Thunder Models British Scammell Pioneer Vehicle Tank Transporter 1/35th Scale Scammel Pioneer TRMU30/TRCU30 Tank Transporter 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 production of 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. TRMU30/TRCU30 tractor 590+ plastic parts, with slide and multi-side slide moulded details (14 sprues in grey, 1 clear parts) faithfully reproduced and highly detailed chassis, winch and trailer accurately moulded engine, cab and interior with correctly sized details and shape plastic moulded tyres with correct pattern as documented in period photos all doors and windows can assemble opened or closed, wheels and rear bogies can turn and swing PE detail sheet, scale chains and ropes included Starter Paint Pack Includes: 4 x 17ml Vallejo model paints. Vallejo paints are supplied in plastic bottles of 17ml with an eyedropper device which keeps paint from drying and prevents spills. The model color range has been specifically developed for adherence on difficult surfaces such as metal and plastic, but the product is not toxic, not flammable, and does not give off noxious fumes. Please note: The paint packs offered are only our suggestion from the box art and will not match directly with the instructions found within the kit. Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83) Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.