Scammell Pioneer 1942. Metal Print
by Mike Jeffries
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Scammell Pioneer 1942. metal print by Mike Jeffries. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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A Scammell Pioneer Tank Transporter recovers a General Grant tank in the Western Desert in 1942. The recovery of of tanks from the battlefield was... more
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Artist's Description
A Scammell Pioneer Tank Transporter recovers a General Grant tank in the Western Desert in 1942. The recovery of of tanks from the battlefield was the responsibility of the both the RASC (Royal Army Service Corps) and the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) and played an important role in the Army's, what would be called today, logistics.
The tank transporter variant of the Scammell Pioneer tractor was produced in relatively small numbers with only 574 being recorded as manufactured between 1938-45 but nevertheless were fondly regarded by their crews and even preferred by some to the more powerful Diamond T tractor unit of American manufacture available under Lend Lease to the British. Scammells were virtually indestructible and many Pioneers post-war continued to serve as fairground prime movers and in various capacities such as breakdown vehicles where a top speed of about 28mph wasn't a disadvantage.
This painting on A3 size heavyweight watercolour paper in...
About Mike Jeffries
COMMISSION A PAINTING FROM MIKE. It is with great regret that I have to inform you that Mike sadly passed away November 2020 aged 81, but I, (his partner) will keep his shop here going and am happy to reply to any emails you might send to his own email address at mike@transportartist.co.uk. Virtually nobody considered the humble lorry worthy of the subject of a painting until Mike made it so. Years of being at the sharp end of long distance HGV driving has given him an insight and knowledge into the industry that enables Mike to depict lorries as they really were in the past and not the idealized view of the less knowledgeable making him the man to paint an original of your favourite commercial vehicle. He is without a doubt THE lorry...
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John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our homepage. Well done!
Anton Egorov
Really great work!
Mike Jeffries
Many thanks Adam for the feature in your group War and Peace.
Mike Jeffries
Many thanks Jose for featuring my work in your group Stop time with art.
Mike Jeffries
Yes Luke, saw one in the flesh as it were a few weeks back on the road but without the trailer however there is at least one in preservation with the original trailer and it makes quite a sight worth seeing flat out at 22mph!
Luke Moore
Never knew something like this existed. I looked it up on the web to get more information. Must have been quite a workhorse. Great painting! Fav/Vote
Ray Agius
You are such an expert at these transporters. The coloring, shading and textures are exceptional.
Mike Jeffries
Many thanks for your kind comment Kate.