Hobbyboss 1/35 Scammell Commander w/ 62t Crane Semi # 85527

The Scammell Commander heavy tank transporter had its origins in a British Army requirement that envisaged main battle tanks weighing well over 60 tons.

It was originally developed to replace the old Thornycroft Antars tank transporters.

Development of the Commander transporter began in 1976 but due to defence spending delays the production of a batch of 125 units for the British Army did not begin until 1983.

The British Army used it to tow Challenger 1 and Challenger 2 main battle tanks.

Designed to tow loads up to 65 tones, the Commander tows a special semi-trailer onto which tanks can be tail-loaded using a hydraulic 20-tone capacity winch.

In 1990 during operation Desert Storm 70 Scammell Commander heavy tank transporters were used to transport 40 types of various military cargo. Each of the vehicles was on the road 17 hours a day during 4 months period.

On average each vehicle travelled 270 km a day on the desert roads.

Most of the 125 British Army Commanders were based in Belgium and Germany with only a few located in the United Kingdom.

The Scammell Commander is now obsolete and was replaced by the American Oshkosh 1070F heavy equipment transporter.

Item No: 85527
Item Name: Scammell Commander with 62-tonne Crane Fruehauf semi-trailer
Bar Code: 6939319255273
Scale: 1/35
Item Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension
Length: 575.4mm
Width: 105.4mm
Total Plastic Parts: 790+
Total Sprues: 12 sprues, cab, trailer board and tires
Photo Etched Parts: 2 pcs

More Features
> Detailed multi-directional slide-moulded cab
> Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.
> The main tires are hollow rubber with a very good tread pattern