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Wonderful job!!! Just add a jet ski propulsion pump and will be perfect 👌🏼 may be using the neutro in the transmission and adding a shaft with pullies to move the jet pump from a old jet ski... just some ideas...😜👍🏼
Me, I can't even change a tyre. But I think the entire RUclips community congratulates you on your wonderful and amazing achievement! People in all parts of the world have been watching, commenting, copying, learning, checking and hoping with you to get this vehicle up and running. Congrats from Germany!
Donn, this was an absolute fantastic journey, and I'm so glad I came along for the ride. You're a top notch Craftsman, engineer, thinker, designer, etc. etc. Your potential has no limits, you remind me of someone who started with very humble beginnings, his name is J. Armand Bombardier, he invented the snowmobile,.......... and look what that grew into. Donn again, thank you very much, you can be proud. From; John V. in Canada.
@@johnsonoutdoors8117 I watched the video on your channel. It's been awhile since you posted another video sounds like you have some plans though. If you like building then it would be cool to see ya post something. Maybe design a rabbit trap out of scrap? Kinda sucks you don't have a gopro or better camera so you can't film the stuff you wanted to but posting more videos is better than not. I subscribed to your channel I hope to see ya grow. Ps. You turned your comments off on your video so I couldn't respond there.
@@westoncampbell1268 thanks I have emailed RUclips to turn them on I plan to do a review on a trailer frame I built out of scrap 2x4s I do have some more Ideas for this spring and I am going to try to get a gopro probably going to get a few vids out this spring first
Hey Donn, awesome build, well done. I've got a fair bit of experience driving amphibious tracked vehicles in the army, and they all have one thing in common, tracks are very bad for water propulsion. I would suggest you maybe add a small battery outboard engine on the back, it will give you way better propulsion than the tracks ever will.
Young man I have watched most all of this build. I can only say that you have done a magnificent job. You had an idea and followed it thru to the end. Great little off road vehicle.
Привет. Идея хорошая, все серии всегда смотрел и ждал когда будет первая попитка. Мне нравится токая амфибия каторая идёт по всем местам. МОЛОДЕЦ 👍👍👍👍👍
Wonderful job! I can only imagine how difficult this would have been at times. I've enjoyed watching this come to be and the humor you show that likely helps you push through the hiccups. Good work!
I remember watching you build it from scratch from the very beginning. I am glad to see that you are up and running. I have to give you your respect as a mechanic and machinist, Great talent and outstanding skills.
Mark Lowry the tires add a negligible amount of buoyancy compared to the hull. The debate on this channel in the past concerning buoyancy is quite frankly comical. This video proves it.
Awesome, been following since the beginning.... Next up DUMP trailer to match! Then it will be a workhorse. I'm sure you will figure something to aid in water propel
Nicely done, looks like it needs a couple of refinements though, a water drive (a jetski style one would work well) and some anti-vibration matting on the large panels to stop that harmonic vibration.
One Of the best veicles projects of the RUclips. If you look to the trooper veicle M113, to navigate the water you will need a unidirectional flow in it. Using side spolers, made of rubber or simmilar, that cover the tracks, can provide that flow. Sorry for my poor english.
It has to be very gratifying to complete such a fine looking vehicle. Unlike anything else, and yet as good or better than anything else. No plastics, no short cuts, all made to last. My most sincere compliments !
Absolutely great... 😁 Shame about the movement in water, I think its sitting too low in the water so the tracks are pushing against themselves.. A small outboard motor Jst incase mayb??
Congratulations on this wonderful vehicle. Thanks for letting me be part of it from start to finish. For a better propulsion in the water, maybe one or two, retractable, waterproof electric motors could help. Hope to be part of a new project soon. Take care, Eberhard from Germany
Excellent idea, a pair of yoked electric trolling motors would duplicate somewhat the propulsion and steering on the WWII U.S. Weasel. He could run them off of his battery and it would fine. For mud and bogs it is top notch as is...
V2.0 needs a PTO or electric powered water jet/ water thruster for one of those river jet boats for proportion in the water. Please keep making these videos this is amazing! You are a genius!
Отличный проект,отличного человека! Финал был предсказуем, потому что кропотливая качественная работа заслуживает идеальный результат! Спасибо большое тебе за видео! С меня , как обычно лайк и восторженные аплодисменты!
Красава! Очень интересно было наблюдать. Лично мне больше понравился сам процесс сборки, чем результат. Автор достиг результата с чем и поздравляю. Жду с нетерпением новых проектов. 🤘
I have watched all 25 videos of this build and everyone was fascinating But the one i thought most ingenious was the fabrication of the gearlinkage assembly , that was pure genius ,Thank you for the hours of enjoyment ,,
My dad had an amphibious 6x6 back in the early '80s. I remember him saying to steer in the water you just leaned left or right, don't use the brakes. Great build, can't wait for the next!
I could not be more happy for you. From start to finish you worked your imagination and your skill. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.
Great build 😉👍 A tip for going in water, put some big mudflaps on the back of the tracks like they have on the "Hägglunds" from Sweden! They keep the water from flood the topside of the tracks so you get more propulsion. 😉👍 Awesome to follow your channel. Looking forward to your next project! 😁
Hagglunds very nice machine here in Canada we have many the best ones are the bv 206 with the in-line 6 diesel Mercedes engine we have lots of German and Swedish units here
With all the projects you have done this has to be the most complicated and once again you have pulled it off, you are a genius. Can't wait for you to come up with a solution for the water propulsion and I have every confidence you will.Fantastic job well done
I am amazed at how much skill and time you have put into this machine. I have watched quite a few projects of yours, but I somehow enjoyed this the most. The patience to carefully engineer and put such a mechanism together is very cool to see. You have once again proven that you are one of the greatest DIY'ers on youtube. Greetings from Namibia 🔥💯🇳🇦
Congratulations! I've followed you every step (episode) on your journey and enjoyed every second of your resourcefulness and ingenuity. Of course it floated :)
I just binged watched almost all of this series. One thing that deserves to be mentioned is that for once I agree with most of what is done and how it is done. I'd love to see it plough some snow, and see some water action once you've fitted a propeller of some sorts.
Now donn, it's time for you to swim and pull your tracked amphibious out of the pond😆😆😆. Better to have a boat paddle with you😆😆😆. But it's great! Nice job donn! Congrats!!!
@@bent.cyclist The comment was related to the amount of effort put forth in the project and the utility it serves. The sawmill performed flawlessly and produced some very nice dimensional lumber from trees harvested from the farm. Wonder if it ever got painted.
Outrageous, goes like a tank (and built like one). Love it!!! Good for work or play. I've watched the whole series. Now all you need is a jet drive on the back for some water speed. LOL Fantastic job!!!
Потрясающе!! Я за один день просмотрел все серии о постройке этого аппарата. Отличное техническое исполнение, прекрасные инженерные решения некоторых вопросов, а качество изготовления на уровне завода! Так держать!
Awesome job Donn 👍 and it floats, I figured it would, it’s funny how many people doubted it would, but most of those people never actually calculated the weight. I’m building a articulating dump truck and it’s funny how many people seem to doubt the 13hp engine I’m installing on it, they keep saying it’s not going to work, it’s the same people that say it would not float. Good work my friend and thanks for bringing us along, I definitely know how much more work it is to not only build something this big but to also video and edit it, most people will never know how much time and work it takes. Good Job 👍
Mike festiva sure it will work I built a skidder using an industrial 10 hp single brigs. It worked but was slow as mollases. Put a 2 cylinder air cooled lombardini diesel on it now it works better and is acceptable as far as speed.
It is so amasing!!! I wish you erverytime a good drive a hand's breadth of water under the keel. I never thought it would be that great. thank you for all the work and thank you for being part of it. greetings from Gifhorn (Germany)
My friend, You might make the cleats on the track a bit taller. That way it may work better in the water, …… The only problem then is that it will also dig the lawn up more.
i think the problem is that the return path of the track is under water too. that kinda counteracts with the part of the track thats supposed to be under water.
@@inevitablecraftslab I agree with you there, and so what I would also do was make the fenders also to cover the tracks in front and on the sides lower in the water to act as a break water. that would off set the top of the track bringing water forward. Because it would hit the side, and front of the reverse side of both the inside fender, and the inside of the front fender ... forcing the water down and backwards onto the track bottom going backward to propel the craft forward even better. .... don't you think so?
So cool you made it to the end. I’ve been following your build since episode 7 when I stumbled upon your channel. It’s very inspiring to see what the common man can do in his shed (equipped with lathe. And a few other toys.😉)
I understand what you meant by "common man". But Donn is very far from the common man. He is an extraordinary man! And his vision is a complete success. He will figure out the water propulsion thing. Even the best designs need time to test and perfect the vision.
Congratulations, you have some amazing skills. This was a very interesting series to watch. You should be very proud of yourself. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Nice use of rosin to prep for soldering. I have a leaky pine tree in front of the building where I live. I just use a knife to scrape off some when I need it.
Every single negative comment here comes from a person that has never done one tenth of one tenth of a percent of the fabrication that you did in this build. The RUclips platform is a blessing and a curse. Idiots that have to hire someone to come into their house to change the batteries in their smoke detectors can critique you for how you built a one of a kind amphibious vehicle. You have built something that is amazing. Not perfect, but amazing. I congratulate you. I wish I could’ve been there to celebrate with you and your family. 🍻
Well done. It really looks great. I've followed your progress from the beginning. Too many RUclipsrs never finish their projects or drag it out for the sake of views. Double Thumbs up.👍👍
OK so I watched it all, amazing sound it makes! You rode it without the engine cover, does it overheat or what? I would love to see you ride it top speed (also without the tracks on a road haha) and also haul some logs with it. Also, I was thinking that if you extended the roll over bar to a complete upper frame and made a canopy or a roof or even a cabin that you could ride it in heavy rain as well without it filling it water. BTW, shame about the water propelling capabilities, it looks like the bouyancy line is too low in regards to the tracks middle line.
Самый волнительный момент был когда съезжал в воду. Останется на плаву или нет. Жаль что не показал процесс выезжания. Без лебедки скорее всего не обошлось, ну так она для того и сделана чтоб помогать в трудных жизненных ситуациях. Сделай серию с моментами когда что-то шло не по плану.
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Awsome build great job hope you got more awesome build in the future.
Wonderful job!!! Just add a jet ski propulsion pump and will be perfect 👌🏼 may be using the neutro in the transmission and adding a shaft with pullies to move the jet pump from a old jet ski... just some ideas...😜👍🏼
Hi Donn
You could use a water pump to provide in-water propulsion
Saludos de Guadalajara Jalisco México yo quiero un carro así amigo cuánto me lo vendes 👍
Por favor haga un vídeo nocturno con ese todoterreno.
Me, I can't even change a tyre. But I think the entire RUclips community congratulates you on your wonderful and amazing achievement!
People in all parts of the world have been watching, commenting, copying, learning, checking and hoping with you to get this vehicle up and running.
Congrats from Germany!
And from Brazil!
Tennessee,USA
Norwood Ontario Canada! Great Job!
Hey man im betting you can find Video on how to change that tire 😂
I'm from Kazakhstan. My name's Ilyas. How are Germany from virys covid?
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time: D
It is so good to see it finished.
A really great build! :)
Masters of mechanics in one place
So mr poland what u want to build??
Made in Poland try to build something similar :D
Do you will do something like this
Needs a 3rd gear for faster traveling also and a propeller and it be perfect. Still way better than I could do. Great work.
Donn, this was an absolute fantastic journey, and I'm so glad I came along for the ride.
You're a top notch Craftsman, engineer, thinker, designer, etc. etc.
Your potential has no limits, you remind me of someone who started with very humble beginnings, his name is J. Armand Bombardier, he invented the snowmobile,.......... and look what that grew into.
Donn again, thank you very much, you can be proud.
From; John V. in Canada.
David Johnson was actually the first builder of a snow mobile. Polaris Sno Traveler
@@flhusa1 not true, Bombardier assembled and tested the first snowmobile. Johnson and the Hetteens invented the modern snowmobile!
Yes - bombardier is the worst junk ever made
Don’t even comprare it to Don
@@usmcraid5332 He said they invented it, not perfected it.
You remind me of a young Sidney Poitier
I love seeing young people build such complex projects. I'm sure I am twice his age and probably have half his knowledge. Very impressive!
They say best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Second best time is right now. Go out there and build something! It won't be hard to catch up.
I'm 15 I like building and fixing this looks really fun
@@johnsonoutdoors8117 I watched the video on your channel. It's been awhile since you posted another video sounds like you have some plans though. If you like building then it would be cool to see ya post something. Maybe design a rabbit trap out of scrap? Kinda sucks you don't have a gopro or better camera so you can't film the stuff you wanted to but posting more videos is better than not. I subscribed to your channel I hope to see ya grow.
Ps. You turned your comments off on your video so I couldn't respond there.
@@westoncampbell1268 thanks I have emailed RUclips to turn them on I plan to do a review on a trailer frame I built out of scrap 2x4s I do have some more Ideas for this spring and I am going to try to get a gopro probably going to get a few vids out this spring first
@@westoncampbell1268 good news I figured out how to turn on coments I had to wach a video 👌
Hey Donn, awesome build, well done. I've got a fair bit of experience driving amphibious tracked vehicles in the army, and they all have one thing in common, tracks are very bad for water propulsion. I would suggest you maybe add a small battery outboard engine on the back, it will give you way better propulsion than the tracks ever will.
Young man I have watched most all of this build. I can only say that you have done a magnificent job. You had an idea and followed it thru to the end. Great little off road vehicle.
That thing is going to be a beast in the snow!
I can't wait to see what kind of attachments you come up with for it. This was a fantastic build series, thanks for sharing!
towing a track trailer with it can be so productive.
First item: an outboard motor mount.
But, seriously, congratulations, Donn, on finishing your project. It works, it looks good,
it floats!
Excellent job! Very well done indeed👍👍👍
Thanks!
Donn for what you did, truly you should be noble prized...of course them started like this... keep up son...good work.
I also wanted to see the top speed and al the lights on , thanks for showing us all your skills, you did a really great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Congratulations on a idea well executed. Looks like a professional piece of kit ready to go to market. Give yourself a pat on the back. 👍👍
Привет. Идея хорошая, все серии всегда смотрел и ждал когда будет первая попитка. Мне нравится токая амфибия каторая идёт по всем местам. МОЛОДЕЦ 👍👍👍👍👍
Wonderful job! I can only imagine how difficult this would have been at times. I've enjoyed watching this come to be and the humor you show that likely helps you push through the hiccups. Good work!
I remember watching you build it from scratch from the very beginning. I am glad to see that you are up and running. I have to give you your respect as a mechanic and machinist, Great talent and outstanding skills.
Congratulations my friend! The most awaited video this week.
Thank you!
@@DonnDIY can it move in rivers which has flooding ????
Floats much higher that I would have thought.
But not high enough, and that's the problem with the poor performance on the water. Both belts is mostly under water and that's not good.
I suspect the tires add considerably to the buoyancy.
J Rand produce a video of your homemade amphibious vehicle.
Mark Lowry the tires add a negligible amount of buoyancy compared to the hull.
The debate on this channel in the past concerning buoyancy is quite frankly comical.
This video proves it.
@@dozer1642 even at only 10 kilos per tire... 80 kilos is not negligible buoyancy for something so small.
Awesome, been following since the beginning.... Next up DUMP trailer to match! Then it will be a workhorse. I'm sure you will figure something to aid in water propel
Needs a prop for water use, but other than that, this thing is awesome. Cool build!
yes a propeller on demand ! you low down the propeller when youre in the water !!
Or deeper tracks to get a better paddle effect.
@@gungho1345 yeah ! with a calculate angle for moving faster :)
gungho1345 an issue i see is the track pushing against his direction at the front
Jetski propulsion :p no prop to get caught on underwater growth
Finally I can see the masterpiece. My hat is off to you Sir. You really persevered with this build. Many humbled returns too. VF
Nicely done, looks like it needs a couple of refinements though, a water drive (a jetski style one would work well) and some anti-vibration matting on the large panels to stop that harmonic vibration.
CMOT Dibbler... that’s what I was thinking, maybe find a bow thruster and make some bow and stern ports for it..?
Or even a heavy coat of undercoating to stop the harmonic’s!
I think an electric winch would be a nice feature.
@@jeffreyhagelin3672he already installed two.
One on the front & one on the back .
все прекрасно: и задумка, и реализация!
Жаль что гребет в воде плохо.
Yes!
Какой там прекрасно. Сколько усилий и труда и в конце херню сделал
Налогообложения и бухгалтерия рк Бухгалтер Ты такое не умеешь !
Надо на воде отдельно привод сделать.
Наконец!(выдохнул с облегчением). Рад за тебя,отличная работа,золотые руки. ПОЗДРАВЛЯЮ!!!
One Of the best veicles projects of the RUclips. If you look to the trooper veicle M113, to navigate the water you will need a unidirectional flow in it. Using side spolers, made of rubber or simmilar, that cover the tracks, can provide that flow. Sorry for my poor english.
It has to be very gratifying to complete such a fine looking vehicle. Unlike anything else, and yet as good or better than anything else. No plastics, no short cuts, all made to last.
My most sincere compliments !
Absolutely great... 😁
Shame about the movement in water, I think its sitting too low in the water so the tracks are pushing against themselves..
A small outboard motor Jst incase mayb??
Огонь! Здорово!!! Поздравляю с окончанием проекта!!! Ты большой молодец 👍
Congratulations on this wonderful vehicle.
Thanks for letting me be part of it from start to finish.
For a better propulsion in the water, maybe one or two, retractable, waterproof electric motors could help.
Hope to be part of a new project soon.
Take care, Eberhard from Germany
Excellent idea, a pair of yoked electric trolling motors would duplicate somewhat the propulsion and steering on the WWII U.S. Weasel. He could run them off of his battery and it would fine. For mud and bogs it is top notch as is...
Congratulazioni dall'Italia, bel lavoro, sei molto bravo
🤘
V2.0 needs a PTO or electric powered water jet/ water thruster for one of those river jet boats for proportion in the water. Please keep making these videos this is amazing! You are a genius!
Работа завершена и вот оно удовлетворение от произведенного на свет своего творения!!!! Супер!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Sposiba!
Отличный проект,отличного человека! Финал был предсказуем, потому что кропотливая качественная работа заслуживает идеальный результат! Спасибо большое тебе за видео! С меня , как обычно лайк и восторженные аплодисменты!
Как по мне то шляпа полная....хотя парнишка реально пыхтел над этим проектом!
Wow that thing is awesome! Sweet to see it done after a lot of hard work. Nice work! Electric trolling motor would solve you propulsion issue easily
That's excellent. All you need is a small propeller that can be lowered to push it along in the water.
Дружище , у тебя всё есть, и талант, и руки золотые, и голова светлая, и инструменты, станки разные. Удачи в новых проектах, дерзай смелее!!!!👍😃
Молодец, отличная работа. Удачи, здоровья.
Красава! Очень интересно было наблюдать. Лично мне больше понравился сам процесс сборки, чем результат. Автор достиг результата с чем и поздравляю. Жду с нетерпением новых проектов. 🤘
Fantastic!! I've been watching from the beginning. Well done!
I have watched all 25 videos of this build and everyone was fascinating But the one i thought most ingenious was the fabrication of the gearlinkage assembly , that was pure genius ,Thank you for the hours of enjoyment ,,
Probably better design then most other things out there 😉👍😊
My dad had an amphibious 6x6 back in the early '80s. I remember him saying to steer in the water you just leaned left or right, don't use the brakes. Great build, can't wait for the next!
It's ALIVE, just when you thought it as safe to go back in the water. The Red Monster is back! Excellent job on Big Red and it floats!
Joseph Perkins
Psst. It’s orange. It only looks red on video.
@@Crewsy It's red.
Two views and seven thumbs up 😺 You know it is good from this channel 💕
Really, really good! So interesting to follow you through the whole project.
"Pretty good" 😸😸
I could not be more happy for you. From start to finish you worked your imagination and your skill. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.
Смотрел с самого начала! ) Поздравляю с успешным завершением!))) "Золотые руки" про таких говорят.))
Das ist fantastisch.
Wahnsinn!!!
Like.
Danke! 😉
Great build 😉👍 A tip for going in water, put some big mudflaps on the back of the tracks like they have on the "Hägglunds" from Sweden! They keep the water from flood the topside of the tracks so you get more propulsion. 😉👍
Awesome to follow your channel. Looking forward to your next project! 😁
Hagglunds very nice machine here in Canada we have many the best ones are the bv 206 with the in-line 6 diesel Mercedes engine we have lots of German and Swedish units here
With all the projects you have done this has to be the most complicated and once again you have pulled it off, you are a genius. Can't wait for you to come up with a solution for the water propulsion and I have every confidence you will.Fantastic job well done
Сколько сил и терпения потрачено 👍 молодец.
Verry good. Verry good
I am amazed at how much skill and time you have put into this machine. I have watched quite a few projects of yours, but I somehow enjoyed this the most. The patience to carefully engineer and put such a mechanism together is very cool to see. You have once again proven that you are one of the greatest DIY'ers on youtube. Greetings from Namibia 🔥💯🇳🇦
Congratulations, job well done. It looks great, you will get the propulsion problem worked out on it. I just wish I had half of your skillset.
Hooray, you did it ! It drives and floats - as a drive on the water just take a small outboard. Congratiulations.
Головасто-рукастый Ты мужик!Сериал по постройку посмотрел на одном дыхании!))))
Really glad its finished, to help move through water add a waterski propulsion system they're quite small and cheap.
What an amazing build series, even the real ones don’t work good in water
Quality build, lots of good idea's implimented, it looks good but also it's going to be a proper workhorse. Really well done.
Congratulations! I've followed you every step (episode) on your journey and enjoyed every second of your resourcefulness and ingenuity. Of course it floated :)
I just binged watched almost all of this series. One thing that deserves to be mentioned is that for once I agree with most of what is done and how it is done. I'd love to see it plough some snow, and see some water action once you've fitted a propeller of some sorts.
Came out pretty badass watch all the episode looks good
Congratulations from France, very well done !!
Отличный проект! Сам в молодости занимался подобным. Рекомендую обклеить железо шумоизоляцией: не будет такого грома . Молодец!!!!!
А вес?)
Класс👍 с удовольствием наблюдал и ждал новое видео, результат отличный молодец парень, у тебя огромный талант 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Спасибо. Спасибо!
Now donn, it's time for you to swim and pull your tracked amphibious out of the pond😆😆😆. Better to have a boat paddle with you😆😆😆.
But it's great! Nice job donn! Congrats!!!
That is an EPIC accomplishment. You should be proud!
Наблюдал и смотрел видео с самого начала! Итог просто изумителен, супер!! Держи Лайк!
It's no sawmill, but it floats! 😉 That was an epic amount of welding and grinding. 👍👍👍
"No sawmill." Did you mean to compare it to the Ripsaw?
@@bent.cyclist The comment was related to the amount of effort put forth in the project and the utility it serves.
The sawmill performed flawlessly and produced some very nice dimensional lumber from trees harvested from the farm. Wonder if it ever got painted.
Outrageous, goes like a tank (and built like one). Love it!!! Good for work or play. I've watched the whole series. Now all you need is a jet drive on the back for some water speed. LOL Fantastic job!!!
That Tank is BADASS, you are one smart young man. It looks so cool.
Потрясающе!! Я за один день просмотрел все серии о постройке этого аппарата. Отличное техническое исполнение, прекрасные инженерные решения некоторых вопросов, а качество изготовления на уровне завода! Так держать!
Awesome job Donn 👍 and it floats, I figured it would, it’s funny how many people doubted it would, but most of those people never actually calculated the weight. I’m building a articulating dump truck and it’s funny how many people seem to doubt the 13hp engine I’m installing on it, they keep saying it’s not going to work, it’s the same people that say it would not float. Good work my friend and thanks for bringing us along, I definitely know how much more work it is to not only build something this big but to also video and edit it, most people will never know how much time and work it takes. Good Job 👍
I'm following your build too, Mike. Love it.
Mike festiva sure it will work I built a skidder using an industrial 10 hp single brigs. It worked but was slow as mollases. Put a 2 cylinder air cooled lombardini diesel on it now it works better and is acceptable as far as speed.
got a link to that?
MrSASIronclad I have videos of my articulating truck on my channel. Look up Mike Festiva
I have watched most of this series and they are great, you my friend are very good and very smart. I’m glad I found you. Stay safe
It is so amasing!!! I wish you erverytime a good drive a hand's breadth of water under the keel.
I never thought it would be that great.
thank you for all the work and thank you for being part of it.
greetings from Gifhorn (Germany)
Finished, Donny? Well done man 😉👍
I remember when you first build your workshop.Congratulations to this project, dreams come true.I'm still building on mine.
That old scooter was when a lion goes through last remains of a kill! Great job man, that is truly an amazing work.
My friend, You might make the cleats on the track a bit taller. That way it may work better in the water, …… The only problem then is that it will also dig the lawn up more.
Or bigger gap between bladrs
i think the problem is that the return path of the track is under water too. that kinda counteracts with the part of the track thats supposed to be under water.
@@inevitablecraftslab I agree with you there, and so what I would also do was make the fenders also to cover the tracks in front and on the sides lower in the water to act as a break water. that would off set the top of the track bringing water forward. Because it would hit the side, and front of the reverse side of both the inside fender, and the inside of the front fender ... forcing the water down and backwards onto the track bottom going backward to propel the craft forward even better. .... don't you think so?
Congratulations on a well thought out and well designed build! I have enjoyed each of the videos and cannot wait to see your next project!
Now add on a hydraulic snow plow blade with up/down as well as rotating left & right! Looks great!
I think a string trimmer with a boat propeller on the end would increase your mobility in the water. Awesome project, thanks for sharing.
So cool you made it to the end. I’ve been following your build since episode 7 when I stumbled upon your channel. It’s very inspiring to see what the common man can do in his shed (equipped with lathe. And a few other toys.😉)
I understand what you meant by "common man". But Donn is very far from the common man. He is an extraordinary man! And his vision is a complete success. He will figure out the water propulsion thing. Even the best designs need time to test and perfect the vision.
Thank u Donn for this! Thanks alot for making an effort to build n record, edit the video just for us, beautiful build indeed sir. 👍
Congratulations, you have some amazing skills. This was a very interesting series to watch. You should be very proud of yourself. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
I first started watching this when it was just the frame work and no tires. Glad it popped up in my feed
Nice use of rosin to prep for soldering. I have a leaky pine tree in front of the building where I live. I just use a knife to scrape off some when I need it.
Every single negative comment here comes from a person that has never done one tenth of one tenth of a percent of the fabrication that you did in this build.
The RUclips platform is a blessing and a curse.
Idiots that have to hire someone to come into their house to change the batteries in their smoke detectors can critique you for how you built a one of a kind amphibious vehicle.
You have built something that is amazing. Not perfect, but amazing. I congratulate you. I wish I could’ve been there to celebrate with you and your family.
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AWESOME and congratulations on a job done well
Thank you!
@@DonnDIY A great job, well done! How about building a snow plow for it. One pass out and back ... road cleared.
@17:11 Why did you take the hood off? Became engine too hot? Anyway, great video and project! "Pretty good" 😎😷
I seen that to, that would be my guess, overheating.
Guust yeah the probably became engine a bit too hot
Thank you. I liked watching your build. Congratulations on the finish. Respect and admire you.
Limitations yes, possibilities.. . through out an e-motor.
Fantastic work!
Thank you!
Well done. It really looks great. I've followed your progress from the beginning. Too many RUclipsrs never finish their projects or drag it out for the sake of views. Double Thumbs up.👍👍
Woohoo!!! Finally!!! The project is completed. I am so happy for you.
I wish you success in everything. Hello from Kyrgyzstan Central Asia
Must be alot of chaos there huh
Дождались !!! 👍 отличная работа.
So awesome man!!
OK so I watched it all, amazing sound it makes! You rode it without the engine cover, does it overheat or what? I would love to see you ride it top speed (also without the tracks on a road haha) and also haul some logs with it.
Also, I was thinking that if you extended the roll over bar to a complete upper frame and made a canopy or a roof or even a cabin that you could ride it in heavy rain as well without it filling it water.
BTW, shame about the water propelling capabilities, it looks like the bouyancy line is too low in regards to the tracks middle line.
This is one of RUclipss top build projects. Thousands of videos on RUclips and you have really blew us away. Amazing job.
Прикольная танкетка ! Молодец, руки от куда надо растут !
Самое то, вокруг дома гонять!
только у него от моста на колёса идёт крестовина а крестовина должна в паре работать - тут шрус нужен!!!
Why are you commenting in russian?
@@davefred ,Because we speak Russian language!
@@davefred Да, из Сибири !
We’ve all been waiting for this to be finished, bravo! Well done!
Самый волнительный момент был когда съезжал в воду. Останется на плаву или нет. Жаль что не показал процесс выезжания. Без лебедки скорее всего не обошлось, ну так она для того и сделана чтоб помогать в трудных жизненных ситуациях. Сделай серию с моментами когда что-то шло не по плану.
Там скорей всего обычная палка была которой он отталкивался
Ну вы далёкие😆такая техника не тонет👆
Why are you commenting in russian?
@@davefred Because we speak Russian language
@@Pikulev_Evgeniy Yeah and I speak estonian. Still, I comment in english.
Bolt on some fins to the wheel lugs! They won't be in the way of the tracks, and should give you more propulsion. Fantastic job on this machine!