AndyFowler Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Hope some one has some pics of Scammells last tank transporter in British Army service ! :cry::cry::cry::cry: Quote
AndyFowler Posted August 4, 2008 Author Posted August 4, 2008 Well done 6X6 I knew someone would have some juicy pics ! Please keep em coming ! :-D:bow::bow::-D Quote
antarmike Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 My Favourite, the Thornycroft Mighty Antar mark 4 ( or as Scammell chose to call it , the Scammell Commander) Larglely designed by the Thornycroft design team resposnsible for the Antar, and projected to be called the Antar Mk4 until Scammell got involved.... Quote
chambers101 Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Have some old videos of one at an old Bovington battle day. Quote
les freathy Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Beat me to it Andy, every time i looked at this thread i kept thinking "one of our Scammells is missing" the big one A good friend Tim Neate sent me this pic long ago taken at the end of the first Gulf war Quote
AndyFowler Posted August 4, 2008 Author Posted August 4, 2008 What a fantastic picture ! Looks like the Commanders had their work cut out shifting what looks like the entire British Armies armour back home again ! :bow::bow: Respect is due to those men and machines ! Thanks for posting Les ! Quote
Poptopshed Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Love that Picture! Would love one of those ARV's Quote
N.O.S. Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Here are some pics snapped at a special 'Scammell Register' day at Bulford Camp afew years back - ISTR the first of the Seddon Atkinson Crusader replacements had just arrived. We were not to be trusted with a loaded trailer (yes, we all got to have a drive!!). The servicing bay was a sight - and work was not limited to routine stuff - some pretty serious repairs were being undertaken there. One Commander was used as ballast to give the Crusader a bit of work do (well it stopped the trailer bouncing about anyway). I don't remember having a drive of that - note the unsuspecting Mario about to be placed on a Charge by the fast approaching NCO for having his hands in his pockets on the Parade ground....sacre bleu! Quote
ekawrecker Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Seen in May 2008 is the last Commander at Bulford. Still looking, sounding and going well! Quote
AndyFowler Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Is this one now being kept as a preserved example ? Glad if it is as I thought all had gone to Jordan never to be seen again ! :-D Quote
ekawrecker Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 This one runs and drives Andy, and is cared for by an enthusiastic member of the British Army. There are two others as static 'Gate Guardians' at Aldershot and Catterick. Apart from these, I don't think there are any more in the UK. Quote
AndyFowler Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks mate ! I'd like to show my new son Fred one in a few years so thats good news ! :-D Quote
N.O.S. Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 This one runs and drives Andy, and is cared for by an enthusiastic member of the British Army. Without these enthusiastic soldiers a lot of stuff would have gone by now. At the time of the Scamell Register visit the Diamond T 'Old Joe' and the Antar were also made available for driving - do you know if they are still at Bulford, and still runners, ekawrecker? Quote
ekawrecker Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 They were both there, the Antar was undergoing some repainting and some filler work had been done. The Diamond T looked complete, but neither were running. Quote
Tony B Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Anyone know if the Dragonwagon is still about? Quote
N.O.S. Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 They were both there, the Antar was undergoing some repainting and some filler work had been done. The Diamond T looked complete, but neither were running. Thanks, underlift! The Antar was getting a bit delicate around the cab back then, so good that they are titivating her up a bit. Quote
Ed Batchelor Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I was at the recent visit to Bulford camp too (as well as the Scammell register visit some years ago) it was good to get a drive of the Commander although without the trailer the gearbox (semi automatic) was quite jerky in operation. The Antar and Diamond T although said to be runners were both looking fairly sorry for themselves, the Diamond T looked rather "static" and had accumulated a few layers of paint whilst sat outside as an ormanment. Underneath the cab is looking pretty rough. The Antar looked to be stored indoors or at least sheeted down but the repair work was appartently not a high priority and seemed a little half hearted. Hopefully they will get some proper tlc in the future. Hats off to the guy (can't remember his name) who was overseeing the Commander, he was there in his own time to demonstrate and let us drive the Scammell. He was very keen on preserving it which is good news indeed. I have a picture of both Antar and Diamond T but haven't got them on the computer yet, will post them when I do. Regards, Ed Quote
Ed Batchelor Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Also on the Commander front I was up at the old Leyland trucks testing facility a couple of years back (which now operates as an independant test facility for testing vehicles/plant etc) and got chatting about old trucks to a guy in the workshop. Next day he came in with an original SCAMMELL badge from the front of a Commander which he was given by someone in the Scammell factory at Watford! Just need a Commander now to put it on! Quote
Mad Cow Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I am under theimpresion Withams has one in his collection with trailer? Not seen it but was told about it.any ideas? I would love one upto 30k waiting. Quote
Ed Batchelor Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Drove this at Bulford this year, last one there sadly, the soldier who was overseeing us driving was highly enthusiastic about it so it's in good hands for now! Quote
antarmike Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Just had a request for a late entry to GDSF heavy Haulage playpen. From a chap in Wiltshire with a Commander. The only Commander I am aware of in private hands in UK is the prototype that was sold off many years ago. Does anyone know of a Commander in private Ownership, who can fill in any history, or the chain of ownership that now finds it in Pewsey? Quote
AndyFowler Posted August 11, 2009 Author Posted August 11, 2009 Just had a request for a late entry to GDSF heavy Haulage playpen. From a chap in Wiltshire with a Commander. The only Commander I am aware of in private hands in UK is the prototype that was sold off many years ago. Does anyone know of a Commander in private Ownership, who can fill in any history, or the chain of ownership that now finds it in Pewsey? Looking forward to having a look around that mate ! :-D Quote
contractorman Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 A true thorough bred ..lot of contractor parts used .. Quote
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