you and me both Kurt once you drive a piece of iron you will be hooked. Ive driven everything from a D8 (when I was a kid) to a M113 A1 and the A2 plus a M577 and M1IP when I was a tanker. this was 30 plus years ago and I still love it. I love the steering and drive motor set up you have fabed together simple reliable set up and easy to maintain. Well done gents
When I see engineering skills like this I still have faith in this country. Why have we lost our manufacturing industries. Its not too late to fix this and train the youngsters. Respect for the ANZACS 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Mate they don't want apprentices tgey want University Graduates Hundred's to tell you HOW TO DO IT BIT NO ONE TO ACTUALLY DO THE JOB Apprentices should go back to Grade 10 15 years old as it was at 15 they still live at home and pay board NOT RENT Easyer to live .And they should receive $20,000 at the completion of each year either as a top-up of wage or go into an account they can't touch until they Graduate from their Trade giving them a great deposit for a house at 19 years old And an Employer gets Tax benefits for each Apprentice they employ for each year
Same story in Germany. The so called „German engineering“, that‘s the past. Presence is: „My kid has to study and has to be a banker“. Kid will say: „I want to be a influencer, with my own RUclips or TicToc channel.
When I see a 57 Chevy go down the street, I don't think about the drive train only the beauty of the car. If I owned a 57 Chevy I would rather a Resto mode with disc brakes, electronic ignition, and all the things that make a car safe on today's highways. A great running Panzer 1 is the same thing. JerseyBill from the States.
As usual Aus Armour never disappoints with their in house engineering and fabrication capabilities. It’s also good to see the same engineering capabilities are alive and well in Cairns FNQ too. Tomorrow is of course a very important day for us Aussies and our Kiwi cousins, Anzac Day. For me I had:- * One Grandfather serve in the Boer War in South Africa, circa 1899-1902 (wounded and survived) * One Grandfather who was an original Anzac, served in the 2nd Battalion AIF at Gallipoli 1915 (wounded and survived) * Father, 2nd AIF, served in WWII * Numerous Uncles (4) served in the AIF during WWII too * Mother worked in a factory towards the end of WWII packing parachutes Lest We Forget....
That was fantastic to go to local machine shops and see their skill in connection with the boys @ at the museum. More local collaboration footage, please. Hope you're feeling better, Kurt :)
Every week I wait for WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, and I am always amazed at how the team do what they do! Daryl stated he marvels at the other shops skills. I marvel each WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, If I knew how I would nominate you all for an OBE. Cheers
As a former Joiner and now an elderly Pensioner, I am so impressed by seeing "Real Craftsmen" do their jobs to perfection. As a Dane I would have loved to be able to visit this Collection, but my major travelling days are sadly gone! And on a Tank made for Exhibition and eventual small time action outside, I can't see that modern additions to make it less difficult to operate, is of any problem!! Only a very few would have been able to see what's different from the original. Finn. Denmark
Really interesting work, having a hydraulic powertrain would greatly simplify the fabrication work you guys need to do. I'd love to see a video going more in depth into the transmission, being able to neutral steer would be fantastic lol. I'm a mech. engineer though not sure how many other people would be interested in such a thing.
I’m planning a trip over to Cairns to visit your museum (I’m in Western Australia). Your museum has incredible reviews on Trip Advisor and Google. So many people from around the world amazed at how large the collection is, how friendly everyone is, and how great the tour guides are (I may have read this incorrectly, but it appears that the tour guides are often volunteers and used to serve on tanks in the Aus Army). A few comments say you can spend more than one day there and a standard ticket gives you entry for three days. It’s unbelievable that a privately owned museum is this good.
True - Jason (The assistant manager) who does all the special one off descriptions of various items in the museum did 12 years in the Royal Australian Regiment - I believe mostly on Leopard AS1 tanks.
@@jackeagles1637 I would be very nice if they could acquire a combat rollerskate, my service vehicle, I think It would be a great display alongside Hat and the AC1 and AC4.
I'm as impressed with all the gorgeous machine work on the idler axle as Darryl is. What a thing of beauty that is! Such beautiful work, it's like youse are building a brand new Panzer I! Thumbs up!
Every week we see what I call miraculous toolmaking and engineering. This is proof that Australians can make things despite what the politicions and media say. Well done fellows. Look forward to next weeks show.
Get Kurt to drive and have Jess hold the camera! Great series, consummate professionals working on museum masterpieces. In Australia no less? What is not to like? Northern Engineering's machine work was excellent. Fascinating to watch. Thanks Aus Armour.
Hob? We don't need not stinkin' hob. We got ourselves a dividing head and a vertical mill! Even better, a slotting/shaper attachment for the mill! Don't see those very often these days. Nice work fellas! Nice to see old school manual machining. Just don't lose count of your turns or forget to move the sector arms....
Is there nothing you blokes can do , your engineering knowledge is out standing , and Jessie you made me laugh when you said that you left the calculations to the brainy people, I love watching you all rebuilding and restoring 80 and 90 year old vehicles until I found you on RUclips I didn’t know you existed since then I have watched every episode at least twice and some up to ten times thank you so much for sharing your stories and knowledge, best wishes from Tassie
Really awesome to see these projects come together, I don't think using hydraulics is that bad if it brings the tank back to Life! the workmanship of the boys is truly Outstanding!.
Much Respect for Everyone's incredible skills ! I think schools around the world need to bring back shop class !!! Have a great day at the museum !!! 🇺🇲 - - 🇦🇺
Your closing words were spot on. Yes, purists will be annoyed that stuff is non original or modernised to be more serviceable. But the truth is this.. It is far better that the rare examples that have survived with original engines, gearboxes and aren't a mish mash of different marks or versions, spend their time preserved in museums for future generations, their task is to inform and educate rather than give rides to customers. They are way too precious for that. Thanks for another truly absorbing upload. 👍🏼
Those hydraulic motors are tiny to offer such torque and power to run a tank! You're also lucky having such engineering firms in a small city like Cairns. I wouldnt be able to locate similar suppliers in the east of England! Bonza job boys!
The work done by the The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is simply extraordinary but a shout out to those at Spring & Blacksmithing, Northern Engineering and local (unnamed) hydraulics guy for their contributions to this fantastic Panzer I (of a kind..😉) restoration!
Kurt sorry to hear you’re not doing well. But I’ve got your intro and outro covered. Hi I am Kurt from oz armour, and welcome to workshop Wednesday. That will have to do for your weekly tank restoration fix. And we’ll see you on the next one.
Always worth watching, your vehicles, up to you how you restore and power them, personally I'd prefer them as original, but I understand sometimes that's not possible. Get well soon Kurt.👍
Amazing!!! Good Men, Great Crafts Men!!! Enjoyed that !!! The work that was conducted I would guess it is better than the original!!! Don't have the words to express what these Men competed, one can bet its correct and will function properly. Can't wait to see it run!!!
Hey. Whether you are sick or not. If you can talk. You can still say Workshop Wednesday! And it’s amazing how you’ve progressed to where you’ve made the announcement a bit! Love it!!!
Amazing tech and machining going into this restoration. No matter the driveline, or hydraulics. It's a piece of history that will be driven and seen by all who enjoy military vehicles. Amazing skills by all who have had their hands on this machine. Top notch work. Remember what you started with. Can't wait til next Wednesday. See you Monday for Maintenance Monday. Please!!!
I hope you get well soon. Working well sick is rough. Thanks, I look forward to Workshop Wednesdays. The music came in way early so I was like "Noooooooo I just started watching" but there was another 10 minutes or so.
A wonderful episode guys! So much good work going on for this vehicle. Daryl and Jesse are experts at this stuff and Daryl's lathe work is really good, especially for a carpenter! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to the next episode. And Kirk, get better soon mate!
The work on this vehicle so far has been amazing, up to your usual high standards. A bit disappointing that the Panzer I won't have a real steering differential and manual transmission but I understand that sourcing original parts would be prohibitively expensive and finding a modern substitute would be difficult to say the least. It'll be great to see it up and running. 👍
I am constantly amazed at the skills and ingenuity you gents use in these restorations. My Wednesdays aren't complete without these weekly episodes. Keep up the good work!
This youtube channel is a favourite of mine. You guys really are amazing with what you know and do. My grandfather was in north Africa+ with the 4th london yeomanry ( sharpshooters) and its really interesting seeing what he was up against. All the best from the UK! Looking forward to next week's installment.
Another great episode! Always look forward to Wednesday morning. I get my breakfast and watch the latest magic happen then off to my day. Of course it doesn't compare to the literal magic that you all do. It's very cool to see that you have other machine shops to help you with the parts that you don't have the tools for and still be able to keep moving forward. Please tell everyone to keep up the great work it really is a pleasure to be able to see such artistry and mastery of skills at work. Feel better Kurt and see you next Wednesday.
What a great start to Wednesday Morning. You guys put out some brilliant content. Your innovative approach to restoration and rebuilds are amazing. Not just engineers but artists too. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing. Hope you feel better soon Curt.
I marvel at the truly unique and novel fix’s that you and the mad lads keep coming up with! You lot should teach master classes in mechanical engineering and improvisation.
You guys are doing extremely excellent work on all the vehicles you are restoring, I had the pleasure to visit the museum last weekend and spent four hours .going around all the vehiclex on disp.ay, and also spent time in the rifle range, I hope to visit again sometime in not too distant future, bedt regards to all the staff from a Kiwi living in Melbourne
The problem solving, and the genius that goes into making new parts and adapting modern ones into a whole tank, is just awesome. Thanks for the wonderful videos. G'Day mates, from Texas.
If I were looking for someone to custom fabricate heavy duty springs or ANY component that will take abuse, that Gentleman at the Blacksmith/ Spring shop looks to be EXACTLY who you want to be undertaking that take. Absolute no nonsense workhorse with the brawn of an iron worker, and mind of an engineer. I would be willing to bet good money that he had seen, done, and built bigger and better shit in his life than I ever will! 😅👍
Best job ever. I dream of working in a workshop like this. Non-repetitive and innovative work. Lots of interesting problems to solve and historical research on important pieces of history. I guess it must give great satisfaction too.
Another great video mates. Daz great job on the track tensioner. Beautiful workmanship. The hydraulic drive will be better than attempting to find and rebuild a transmission and transfer system.
Some bloody clever engineering going on right there. OK so its hydraulic drive? So what? Better than not driving I say. Props to all who got those parts worked out, made and then fitted.
18:45 i'm not. I think it will be great to drive WHICH ultimately is very important because this needs to be seen. Dead history is that, dead. It's just a piece of metal that doesn't do anything. But if you saw it move, it sticks with you. This is valid in every facet. I've just as much respect for you guys putting this to function (with the hydraulics) as i do around the guys restoring big boy locomotives in US to OG spec and original steam (from scratch made) boilers. What counts is the outcome. The outcome is to be seen. Best thing i can support this sentiment is this, saw some WW1 guns during my childhood at a mountain side castle. Visited recently, felt they were added after the fact, asked the curator, got told they'd been there for way longer than i'd visited. I simply forgot about them. But i saw a colonial era cannon being shot and i recall it perfectly, because they shot the thing (not full tilt 1800's gun, old and retired) but i got to see it cycle on its mount and smelled the powder. That, is the key factor and why i'm perfectly ok with hydraulics. Just my 2 cents.
To me, this things is the Better parte of my day, i love constroptions and Restaurentions, of Vehicles ww2, planes and Guns..keeping the History live, congrats from Brasil...always the best Works... best wiches for yours Team.. sorry about my poor English😂
i am 100% down for the "Kurt goes to tank driving school" episode
I second that emotion!
you and me both Kurt once you drive a piece of iron you will be hooked. Ive driven everything from a D8 (when I was a kid) to a M113 A1 and the A2 plus a M577 and M1IP when I was a tanker. this was 30 plus years ago and I still love it. I love the steering and drive motor set up you have fabed together simple reliable set up and easy to maintain. Well done gents
Looks like you’re out voted Kurt!
Really, who turns down an opportunity to drive a tank!
When I see engineering skills like this I still have faith in this country. Why have we lost our manufacturing industries. Its not too late to fix this and train the youngsters. Respect for the ANZACS 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
It's the same as here in the UK.... China has undercut every price by paying very little to skilled people.
Mate they don't want apprentices tgey want University Graduates Hundred's to tell you HOW TO DO IT BIT NO ONE TO ACTUALLY DO THE JOB
Apprentices should go back to Grade 10 15 years old as it was at 15 they still live at home and pay board NOT RENT Easyer to live .And they should receive $20,000 at the completion of each year either as a top-up of wage or go into an account they can't touch until they Graduate from their Trade giving them a great deposit for a house at 19 years old And an Employer gets Tax benefits for each Apprentice they employ for each year
Same story in Germany. The so called „German engineering“, that‘s the past.
Presence is: „My kid has to study and has to be a banker“. Kid will say: „I want to be a influencer, with my own RUclips or TicToc channel.
There are still skilled tradesman out there, it has just become rare. The answer is to stop sending our kids to college.
Correct. Full support from UK. 🇬🇧
Wednesday night; wine, dinner and Workshop Wednesday, it’s the perfect date night!
Wednesday morning (on this side of the Big Blue Marble). Tea, brakfast and Workshop Wednesday. The perfect start to a day! ;-)
Early Wednesday morning in the states.
Here in the States I look forward to my Wednesday early morning coffee while watching the incredible restoration work.
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I love watching you guys doing your magic! Thanks from Germany!
When I see a 57 Chevy go down the street, I don't think about the drive train only the beauty of the car. If I owned a 57 Chevy I would rather a Resto mode with disc brakes, electronic ignition, and all the things that make a car safe on today's highways. A great running Panzer 1 is the same thing. JerseyBill from the States.
As usual Aus Armour never disappoints with their in house engineering and fabrication capabilities.
It’s also good to see the same engineering capabilities are alive and well in Cairns FNQ too.
Tomorrow is of course a very important day for us Aussies and our Kiwi cousins, Anzac Day.
For me I had:-
* One Grandfather serve in the Boer War in South Africa, circa 1899-1902 (wounded and survived)
* One Grandfather who was an original Anzac, served in the 2nd Battalion AIF at Gallipoli 1915 (wounded and survived)
* Father, 2nd AIF, served in WWII
* Numerous Uncles (4) served in the AIF during WWII too
* Mother worked in a factory towards the end of WWII packing parachutes
Lest We Forget....
That was fantastic to go to local machine shops and see their skill in connection with the boys @ at the museum. More local collaboration footage, please. Hope you're feeling better, Kurt :)
I need this piece made please? what is it for? oh just a Panzer 1 drive flange unit 😂
It's Wennnnsdaaay !! , get well soon mate
Engineering at it's finest. I love watching skilled tradesman do their best.
Every week I wait for WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, and I am always amazed at how the team do what they do! Daryl stated he marvels at the other shops skills. I marvel each WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, If I knew how I would nominate you all for an OBE. Cheers
As a former Joiner and now an elderly Pensioner, I am so impressed by seeing "Real Craftsmen" do their jobs to perfection. As a Dane I would have loved to be able to visit this Collection, but my major travelling days are sadly gone!
And on a Tank made for Exhibition and eventual small time action outside, I can't see that modern additions to make it less difficult to operate, is of any problem!! Only a very few would have been able to see what's different from the original. Finn. Denmark
5 AM here in Virginia. I am watching WSW, what a way to start the day! You always amaze me, with your skills and dedication!👍
This is one of my favorite shows on RUclips. Excellent crew and interesting subject matter
Come on, Kurt-man up and drive one!! What an opportunity and with support from good folks. It is great to see how you all get along and work together.
I identify as Kurt and will drive this tank.
As always, the boys never disappoint in the quality of their work...FIRST CLASS.
Really interesting work, having a hydraulic powertrain would greatly simplify the fabrication work you guys need to do. I'd love to see a video going more in depth into the transmission, being able to neutral steer would be fantastic lol. I'm a mech. engineer though not sure how many other people would be interested in such a thing.
Beautiful work. Seriously impressive.
“Just another Workshop Wednesday”. To the tune of ‘Manic Monday’ with apologies to ‘The Bangles’
I’m planning a trip over to Cairns to visit your museum (I’m in Western Australia). Your museum has incredible reviews on Trip Advisor and Google. So many people from around the world amazed at how large the collection is, how friendly everyone is, and how great the tour guides are (I may have read this incorrectly, but it appears that the tour guides are often volunteers and used to serve on tanks in the Aus Army). A few comments say you can spend more than one day there and a standard ticket gives you entry for three days. It’s unbelievable that a privately owned museum is this good.
True - Jason (The assistant manager) who does all the special one off descriptions of various items in the museum did 12 years in the Royal Australian Regiment - I believe mostly on Leopard AS1 tanks.
Speaking from personal experience, take A LOT of SD cards for your camera. The museum is fantastic.
@@jackeagles1637 I would be very nice if they could acquire a combat rollerskate, my service vehicle, I think It would be a great display alongside Hat and the AC1 and AC4.
@@lysanderkrieg5474 I have no idea what you are talking about.
@@jackeagles1637 ASLAV.
love the bits of the local shops added to the build. very cool
I'm as impressed with all the gorgeous machine work on the idler axle as Darryl is. What a thing of beauty that is! Such beautiful work, it's like youse are building a brand new Panzer I! Thumbs up!
Every week we see what I call miraculous toolmaking and engineering. This is proof that Australians can make things despite what the politicions and media say. Well done fellows. Look forward to next weeks show.
Get Kurt to drive and have Jess hold the camera! Great series, consummate professionals working on museum masterpieces. In Australia no less? What is not to like? Northern Engineering's machine work was excellent. Fascinating to watch. Thanks Aus Armour.
Far too short, but that is always the case, beautiful work again from these gentlemen.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hob? We don't need not stinkin' hob. We got ourselves a dividing head and a vertical mill! Even better, a slotting/shaper attachment for the mill! Don't see those very often these days. Nice work fellas! Nice to see old school manual machining. Just don't lose count of your turns or forget to move the sector arms....
Is there nothing you blokes can do , your engineering knowledge is out standing , and Jessie you made me laugh when you said that you left the calculations to the brainy people, I love watching you all rebuilding and restoring 80 and 90 year old vehicles until I found you on RUclips I didn’t know you existed since then I have watched every episode at least twice and some up to ten times thank you so much for sharing your stories and knowledge, best wishes from Tassie
Truly phenomenal effort and attention to detail gents.. a great advert for those who you've outsourced work to.
Really awesome to see these projects come together, I don't think using hydraulics is that bad if it brings the tank back to Life! the workmanship of the boys is truly Outstanding!.
Much Respect for Everyone's incredible skills ! I think schools around the world need to bring back shop class !!! Have a great day at the museum !!! 🇺🇲 - - 🇦🇺
Your closing words were spot on.
Yes, purists will be annoyed that stuff is non original or modernised to be more serviceable.
But the truth is this.. It is far better that the rare examples that have survived with original
engines, gearboxes and aren't a mish mash of different marks or versions, spend their time
preserved in museums for future generations, their task is to inform and educate rather than
give rides to customers. They are way too precious for that.
Thanks for another truly absorbing upload. 👍🏼
You cant start without the workshop Wednes-day!!!
Great work guys.
Wow, superb video. Seeing the Northern Engineer work in action. Incredible. Perfect bit of merging by chance on the time lapse.
Awesome work, love the spline cutting, havent seen that before. Also love the rattle gun orchestra which is the tune of every workshop.
"We don't wanna go loose, do we ?" Meanwhile nylon barely touches the bolts haha. Good job guys
Don't wanna go loose, use a nord lock ring.
I noticed that.😅
Those hydraulic motors are tiny to offer such torque and power to run a tank! You're also lucky having such engineering firms in a small city like Cairns. I wouldnt be able to locate similar suppliers in the east of England!
Bonza job boys!
The work done by the The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is simply extraordinary but a shout out to those at Spring & Blacksmithing, Northern Engineering and local (unnamed) hydraulics guy for their contributions to this fantastic Panzer I (of a kind..😉) restoration!
Kurt sorry to hear you’re not doing well. But I’ve got your intro and outro covered.
Hi I am Kurt from oz armour, and welcome to workshop Wednesday.
That will have to do for your weekly tank restoration fix. And we’ll see you on the next one.
I just shake my head at the ingenuity of these tradesmen. Amazing.
Always worth watching, your vehicles, up to you how you restore and power them, personally I'd prefer them as original, but I understand sometimes that's not possible. Get well soon Kurt.👍
V. impressed with the hydraulics. I would never have thought of that.
Why this site doesn't have over 1 million subscribers is astounding.
Amazing!!! Good Men, Great Crafts Men!!! Enjoyed that !!! The work that was conducted I would guess it is better than the original!!! Don't have the words to express what these Men competed, one can bet its correct and will function properly. Can't wait to see it run!!!
Nice to see you're using local businesses where possible.
Hey. Whether you are sick or not. If you can talk. You can still say Workshop Wednesday! And it’s amazing how you’ve progressed to where you’ve made the announcement a bit! Love it!!!
Amazing tech and machining going into this restoration. No matter the driveline, or hydraulics. It's a piece of history that will be driven and seen by all who enjoy military vehicles. Amazing skills by all who have had their hands on this machine. Top notch work. Remember what you started with.
Can't wait til next Wednesday. See you Monday for Maintenance Monday. Please!!!
AWESOME you lot well done
Cheers Rory
Amazing, restoring a Panzer 1 !
Honestly, the hilux swapped pz1 is crazy. I love it
I hope you get well soon. Working well sick is rough. Thanks, I look forward to Workshop Wednesdays. The music came in way early so I was like "Noooooooo I just started watching" but there was another 10 minutes or so.
A wonderful episode guys! So much good work going on for this vehicle. Daryl and Jesse are experts at this stuff and Daryl's lathe work is really good, especially for a carpenter! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to the next episode. And Kirk, get better soon mate!
The work on this vehicle so far has been amazing, up to your usual high standards.
A bit disappointing that the Panzer I won't have a real steering differential and manual transmission but I understand that sourcing original parts would be prohibitively expensive and finding a modern substitute would be difficult to say the least. It'll be great to see it up and running. 👍
Thank you guys for showing us the awesome restoration works every Wednesday ! 👍
Loving it.
That is outstanding, having components made in-house and locally. This will be an awesome addition to your fleet of running vehicles.👍🏻🇦🇺
I am constantly amazed at the skills and ingenuity you gents use in these restorations. My Wednesdays aren't complete without these weekly episodes. Keep up the good work!
Bloody hell the skills of all these people are crazy. Love it. Have a good ANZAC DAY.
If U.S. tank production ever falters I hope we get the Aussies to fill in! Amazing mechanical abilities!
This youtube channel is a favourite of mine. You guys really are amazing with what you know and do. My grandfather was in north Africa+ with the 4th london yeomanry ( sharpshooters) and its really interesting seeing what he was up against. All the best from the UK! Looking forward to next week's installment.
It was very cool to see the machining process of those components
Another great episode! Always look forward to Wednesday morning. I get my breakfast and watch the latest magic happen then off to my day. Of course it doesn't compare to the literal magic that you all do. It's very cool to see that you have other machine shops to help you with the parts that you don't have the tools for and still be able to keep moving forward. Please tell everyone to keep up the great work it really is a pleasure to be able to see such artistry and mastery of skills at work. Feel better Kurt and see you next Wednesday.
Good to see the puzzle coming to life. Well done to crew and all 'subs' that pitch in.
You lucky buggers have my dream job, thanks so much for all your work, you lucky lucky bastards.
Oh god those mechanics r professional ones I enjoy watching them and learning from them as they going along with their projects Thank you gentlemen
I like watching machines machining machine parts - reminds me of the days when I used to be at the controls of a machine machining machine parts. 😊
What a great start to Wednesday Morning. You guys put out some brilliant content. Your innovative approach to restoration and rebuilds are amazing. Not just engineers but artists too. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing. Hope you feel better soon Curt.
Well done boys
Get well soon Kurt. Absolutely stunning job guys. Some beautiful work you should be really proud. 👏👏👏
I marvel at the truly unique and novel fix’s that you and the mad lads keep coming up with! You lot should teach master classes in mechanical engineering and improvisation.
When an engineer does engineering it is amazing
They are truly incredibly skilled people 👍👍
Still can’t believe the great workmanship you guys produce
Feel better!
You guys do such great work
Amazing work and designs to make the tank function again and maybe even better than original too... Thumbs Up!
You guys are doing extremely excellent work on all the vehicles you are restoring, I had the pleasure to visit the museum last weekend and spent four hours .going around all the vehiclex on disp.ay, and also spent time in the rifle range, I hope to visit again sometime in not too distant future, bedt regards to all the staff from a Kiwi living in Melbourne
The problem solving, and the genius that goes into making new parts and adapting modern ones into a whole tank, is just awesome. Thanks for the wonderful videos. G'Day mates, from Texas.
If I were looking for someone to custom fabricate heavy duty springs or ANY component that will take abuse, that Gentleman at the Blacksmith/ Spring shop looks to be EXACTLY who you want to be undertaking that take. Absolute no nonsense workhorse with the brawn of an iron worker, and mind of an engineer.
I would be willing to bet good money that he had seen, done, and built bigger and better shit in his life than I ever will! 😅👍
The amount of thought, expertise and care evident in every single video.
I really like the hydraulic drive! REliable and repairable! Excellent!
WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, the highlight of my week.
I am amazed at the skill of all involved in these videos
Best job ever. I dream of working in a workshop like this. Non-repetitive and innovative work. Lots of interesting problems to solve and historical research on important pieces of history. I guess it must give great satisfaction too.
Always an Outstanding video and presentation.
Great video Kurt, thank you and well done to Daz and Jess on their ingenuity.
Brilliant work - and no complaints from me about your approach or methods.
Good job Kurt. That machining video was highly illustrative.
I am loving this restoration! Such skill.. always amazing to me.. I am hooked on workshop Wednesday ! Cheers from Missouri USA..
Another great video mates. Daz great job on the track tensioner. Beautiful workmanship. The hydraulic drive will be better than attempting to find and rebuild a transmission and transfer system.
Excellent work chaps.
Kurt…
Everyone gets sick - but we appreciate your putting us high enough on your priority list to still put out our addiction videos🤠
Get well soon 🍺
The ultimate model build, 1:1 😎Good job!
Bloody good.
its just amazing! you guys are so good what you do
Driving that is going to be amazing fun!
I love the work you folks are doing. Love Wednesdays!!
From a historical perspective, Panzer I didn't have neutral steer. But I'm not bothered. Seems like an interesting way to drive this one.
Some bloody clever engineering going on right there.
OK so its hydraulic drive? So what? Better than not driving I say.
Props to all who got those parts worked out, made and then fitted.
Such craftsmanship!!! Superb!!!!
I'm just loving the work and the love each of these guys put into each project x
18:45 i'm not. I think it will be great to drive WHICH ultimately is very important because this needs to be seen. Dead history is that, dead. It's just a piece of metal that doesn't do anything. But if you saw it move, it sticks with you. This is valid in every facet. I've just as much respect for you guys putting this to function (with the hydraulics) as i do around the guys restoring big boy locomotives in US to OG spec and original steam (from scratch made) boilers. What counts is the outcome. The outcome is to be seen. Best thing i can support this sentiment is this, saw some WW1 guns during my childhood at a mountain side castle. Visited recently, felt they were added after the fact, asked the curator, got told they'd been there for way longer than i'd visited. I simply forgot about them. But i saw a colonial era cannon being shot and i recall it perfectly, because they shot the thing (not full tilt 1800's gun, old and retired) but i got to see it cycle on its mount and smelled the powder. That, is the key factor and why i'm perfectly ok with hydraulics. Just my 2 cents.
To me, this things is the Better parte of my day, i love constroptions and Restaurentions, of Vehicles ww2, planes and Guns..keeping the History live, congrats from Brasil...always the best Works... best wiches for yours Team.. sorry about my poor English😂