My First FAILURE!! 

So this is fixable with some gearing, or maybe a different donor vehicle but i would be pretty much starting from scratch so i thought i'd let you all see my first proper fail and let you roast me lol. Look back on the build vids you can see my resevation with things but thought it would pull through, CAN'T WIN EM ALL eh. Looks brilliant though.

I'd hardly call that a failure. Goofy monstrosity maybe but not a failure.

Colin has successfully designed a no-terrain vehicle :D Love this channel!

No roasting. It's a valiant effort and looks great. If anything, it may demonstrate why the original concept didn't catch on.

Well done sir, you created a multi-terrain rescue training probe for JCB drivers.

I don't come to this channel for success or failure. I come here to be entertained by a mad genius that is Colin.

You didn't fail at making a tank, you succeeded in making an efficient getter-stucker.

I think you did a fine job, Colin. The problem you encountered with mud first and then with the uneven creek bed is that the cleats on the wheels lacked enough surface to grab on to the ground. British tank track design from the 1920s & 30s had the same problem using flat-faced links. Once there was enough mud build-up in the wheel crevices you basically had a smooth circular band free-wheeling and no traction at all. Same thing happened in the bog, by the looks of it. The design is good, Colin. Add some teeth to each cleat to increase traction or raise them above the channel they're installed in by one or two inches, and I think you'll be able to make it work. You got it, mate.

No roasting required, it speaks for itself. And the fact of you still uploading it deserves kudos... when watching videos online most people don't show the failures, or the effort spent into those failures (or that the professionals actually make failures). you doing so gives people a better perspective and sets better expectations for others. Lovely as always Colin!

I'm always fond of the MythBusters's phrase... "Failure is always an option" You can't learn if you don't make mistakes.

It may be a failure, but it's still a step forward. Not everyone gets taught that failure has value, so this was definitely worth posting.

If you aren't failing once in a while, you aren't learning. Way to go Colin.

What a wonderful sight to behold, the world's first one terrain vehicle. Well done Colin for making us smile.

A real man can admit his mistakes! Hats off to you Sir.

The original designer is spinning in his grave just like those wheels were spinning in that mud. Great video Colin, thanks!

Hello Colin! Thanks for all you do! I am in Toronto Canada, The son of an Englishman who lived in Ilford in Essex till his family emigrated to the lovely Dominion of Canada! Anyway, I think you did a great job. I know that it doesn't do what you want it to do, but, it is a turning point and an idea generator. I feel that the screw tank had a better chance because it only had 2 drive items, not 4, and the same with most tracked tanks, they only have 2 tracks and are joined to the engine and transmission through a differential. as you know, applying the brakes on one side makes all the power go to the other side and you turn toward the side that has the brakes applied. Years ago, I got as close as possible to doing what you do in that I took a very old, very large Step Van with a load limit of 10,000 pounds, and pulled out it's 6 cylinder engine and manual transmission and put in its place a V8 with 455 inches of displacement, a lot of low end torque, and an upgraded automatic transmission. It all worked well, much faster than the original, but one winter, I took it to a professional oil change place (no garage to work in at the time and a lot of snow falling) and the oil change technician got his foot stuck on the throttle and drove it right through the garage's back glass roll up door with me standing on the passenger's side (no passenger's seat, only for 1 guy to do deliveries with). Well, the van was a write off, my 9 months of labour in a rented do-it-yourself garage all went down the drain. The oil change company had their insurance look at it and they gave me a choice, spend a lot of money and time to fix it or take a smaller payout equal to my cost of the van, the parts, and my time to do this big conversion. Did I say that it started as a GMC with Chevy engine, and that it finished with an Oldsmobile Rocket engine? big mismatch, months to figure out how to get it all to work together. I took the cash. Anyway, I feel that you will figure this one out, better matched engine and transmission and differential. Maybe add a locking diff so that you can force it to spin all wheels in tandem when you are stuck so that you don't just sit there spinning the one wheel that can't help you. I wish you success with chapter 4 on this one and look forward to how you make it happen! Thanks again for all you do and for the patience and co-operation of you family, friends, and neighbours. They are all a part of this too! Tom from Toronto, your 99th cousin by way of Ilford in Essex !!!

Even a Colin Furze failure is a better you tube exeperience than 98% of other creators videos. Well done that man, love a can do attitude.

You didn't fail, you accurately recreated a vehicle that was never capable of the things the inventor promised.

As one wise man Adam Savage said, failure is always an option. This looks awesome, just needed more torque!

Colin is human after all! Without failure there is no success, I await the redemption!!

More power, Colin. If it's something I've learnt from 15 years of watching your channel is that everything always needs more power.

Colin was expecting to be roasted but everyone is just proud of him for admitting to failures

Probably the kindest ‘roasting’ comments on any comments section available! You’ve acquired a good following when - even when you ask for it- no one seems to find a single bad thing to say. National treasure in the making.

One thing I liked about your screw tank build was that you left in a clip where you threw your drill down in a temper because something wasn't going well. It's great seeing the polished videos of everything working as intended, but I know from personal experience that things are rarely that smooth and frustrations and failures are far more common than what is usually presented to the viewer. Absolutely no roasting here because even getting this one to the stage you did and still being functional, if not entirely effective, is a huge achievement in itself, and it's also more relatable, having made things that don't end up working! Would love to see this at Makers Central if that is at all feasible 😊

You didnt fail Colin. You successfully found out how not to do it. And thats what makes you grow. Love all the content

Colinfurze does not fail, he learns with style.

Your safety squints were on full force through those bushes. Loved it.

Colin is really talented, some seriously cool work going on in this project. Hats off.

Since you asked for a roast, here goes... Hey Colin, after watching your all-terrain vehicle adventure, I have to say, you've truly achieved something extraordinary. It takes a special kind of talent to create a vehicle that struggles to handle both the brush and a kiddie pool. You've managed to combine the grace of a snail with the speed of a sloth, all while leaving a trail of disappointed onlookers in your wake. Your failed tests were almost as impressive as your unwavering determination to prove that not all inventions are meant to be successful. Keep pushing those boundaries, my friend, because who knows, one day you might just invent the world's first stationary off-road vehicle. Kudos to you!

Makes me feel better to see that not EVERYTHING works out even for Colin Furze

Colin Furze has the best channel on RU-vid. Thank you for being a genuine, happy and positive person! I’ll continue to support you anyway I can!

Failures are how we learn. Thank you for sharing your projects with us!

If you can't get the wheels watertight, fill them with Polyurethane foam. Total Boat for example produces two component foam specially designed to fill pontoons. The foam is water-repellent, so that the pontoon is still buoyant even when the hull is damaged. I'm pretty sure the Hacksmith can help out with a bigger hydraulic pump and engines.

It's never a failure if it looks good 🤩

Just think about all the things you learned from failure. I've always said that often you learn more from failure than from success. I'm also very glad that you put it on here.

The problem is that it needs a cool paint scheme!! 😊👍👍

I wish I could come up with a roast, but honestly I'm stoked you're such a humble, real, human being that can admit failure and defeat. The world would be a better place if more people were Furzey.

No such thing as failure, only delayed greatness with you Colin

Imagine youre a fish casually relaxing in a river, and then some guy in a construction truck with metal balloons as wheels comes and rolls your house over

I feel like this would be worth another shot. You've already identified the problems and they are fairly fixable, not to mention that its such a cool concept.

I love that there are no roast, just lots of love and people impressed with how far Colin has come

Failure is still a form of Success!

Why would anyone roast a person teaching that not every idea or concept is a good one and that not every project works the way you want? Thank you for keeping it real and showing real life. YOU ROCK!

I'm glad you posted the failure. Seeing why thing fail is both educational and entertaining. I think it also shows people that even the best come up short sometimes and to keep pushing forward. That's valuable for anyone.

Nahh can’t roast you when you’ve still got one of the most impressive, creative brains on the internet paired with an inspiringly optimistic attitude! Keep up with the amazing projects and thanks for always sharing the fun you have throughout every step of the building process!

The ability to engage a hydraulic "diff lock" is crucial in small articulated tractors. Time for more plumbing, Furze!

What an absolutely magnificent roll bar with some pro tier bling attached! 💪🏽

This beast definitely needs an update! Differential locks to get all wheels spinning. The tires should also be filled with urethane to prevent them from filling with water! A windshield or a net wouldn't hurt either, branches don't always whip your face.😁

Colin: "I've picked the most obscure tank design you've never heard of that was also rejected by the military" Also Colin: "Hmmm, it doesn't seem to work" 😂

You didn't fail mate, you made the world heaviest watering can 😂 Keep the videos up you're the king of of creations mate ❤👍🏻

Looks good, need to fix it where you can lock all your wheels so they rotate together when you get stuck. Love watching you and your projects.

Greatness can not exist without hardship. You never get better if you never fail. Thanks for showing this.

It’s hard to even want to roast you, you’re the happy brit who inspires us to all wanna build crazy stuff. Maybe not this crazy, but crazy.

Colin: "Let's create a failed 1950s concept vehicle." Also Colin: "What? It didn't work?! It's almost like it's a failed concept or something."

I don't just watch you for your successes. I watch you because you are one of the most infectious personalities on RU-vid. Your energy and imagination is what I live about this chanel. I cannot wait to see your new videos.

Redemption idea. Ditch the 15 degrees. Make straight axels BUT have the half spheres be more like 75% spheres. That way you don't have all the issues with steering at 15 degrees. And maybe ditch the floating idea and instead have the wheels be intentionally porous that way when you're in water the wheels will simply sink past the water/super watery mud but will get down to the denser mud that they could actually get some traction out of. Also get something different for the base with diff lock and more torque to begin with. Looks like multiple times one wheel was spinning when the other 3 were stuck. And also you NEED some sort of turret on it so you can shoot something. Maybe a t-shirt cannon shooting Colin Furze t-shirts?

Colin wanted roasts, and got possibly one of the most positive and encouraging comment sections I've seen to date. What a legend.

It's not a failure , you can use it to check flat surfaces, and when it gets stuck you will know exactly were to remove a pebble. 😂 The thing looks great and entertaining as always.

No failure, just here to be entertained and you always do that 👍

Awesome effort and entertaining despite its failing, failiure is a lesson you will learn from,then you modify till you overcome the problem. Keep on going Colin!

Now to hope your sponsor adopts it into their game so everyone gets to experience what it's like to be stuck a meter away from spawn, collecting water from a shallow puddle.

I love how Colin never deals with scaled down prototypes. He just goes all in, all the time.

A simple reduction gearbox would fix the lack of torque issue. It would also push the wheels out further giving more stability.

This was still very entertaining even if it didn’t get the intended outcome. Makes me feel better when I’ve tried to create something and it didn’t work out. You just keep trying and building new projects meanwhile laughing through all the frustrating parts. Always fun to watch, especially this one. 😁

As Winston Churchill once said. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. You sir embody this quote!

That all terrain vehicle is great! The way it recovered your prototype from the mud and the river was impressive. JCB do good work.

Thing is, whilst I love the things you make, I watch the channel more because you intrigue the hell out of me. Bunkers, Tunnels, 360 back garden swing. I sit and wonder what your neighbours think when they open their back curtains to these things, be it a life size AT-AT or gigantic scary as hell tall swings with a bloody nutcase attached laughing his head off like a crazed mad man. I genuinely cant fathom where you found a wife with the levels of patience to deal with conversations like "sweetheart, I'm going to dig a tunnel under the foundations of this building we've paid a fortune for....".. How you managed it all... well.. it's masterful mate it really is. I'll end with my thought that what you saw as a failure I saw as a top notch entertaining video. Please make more. :0)

2:15 No you misunderstand the problem. It's because the motors run in parallel, as I commented on the first build video. You need a quad pump running the wheels individually or some other method of torque biasing. It is definitely possible to fix but it requires a rework of the hydraulic system.

Colin finally knows the uncomfortable feeling of sitting on a pair of steel balls. Looks tough, but the moment you want to get moving they keep on dragging through the dirt.

It is essential to know that failure like this does not mean you failed. It means you learned something. Without failure, we would never learn.

My mother taught me a saying in our early days of skiing and I was but a wee lad....."If you're not good at something, you can at least look good while doing it"

7:19 "Ha, Prickles!" , yep prickles. LMAO got me good with that one.

It looks great in a Steampunk BioShock kind of way. Or Retro-Futurist like Fallout

What a great forklift tester for weight capacities. BRILLIANT!!! Another amazing build good sir 👍🏽

An amazing looking "average terrain vehicle" :D Mr Colin Furze even your "failure" is well built and entertaining, I'm sure you'll be able to re-jig this into something even more impressive & better given some time. Without failure there is no real learning, thanks for showing us this and may your next project work better than expected :)

@Colinfurze : If your hydrostat pump provides oil only to one axle, you could install a cheap flow-divider for both wheel, and it would act as a diff-lock. You can normally manage the slip with an orifice, for full lock, plug it. If the loader is 4x4, then connect the lines of the wheels in X, rear-left to front right with the flow divider, and same the other way. Change the pump shock-valves and raise the pressure ;) It will go!

Breaking news - "Colin Furze still a human being!" What a streak of amazing projects Sir - keep'em coming!

Colin asks people to roast him and all I see are compliments. It really shows how much respect we all have for Colin.

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted”. Two thoughts Colin:- A friend of mine had a need to machine a rubber grommet. I suggested freezing it for laugh so we put it in the lathe and hit it with freezer spray and it turned like a pice of plastic. Had to keep the freezer spray on it constantly though. I suspect of course you would overdo it with liquid nitrogen 😂. I suspect the dumper has the motor on each end of the axle in parallel otherwise it would be awkward to steer. As a result it is acting like an open differential. If one wheel loses traction all the oil will go to that motor rather than the one with all the grip. Not sure how to fudge around that.

Colin "It can go through prickles!" Furze was unaware he was about to meet his match when he came across a slight incline concealed in the undergrowth. Completely stuck and hopelessly alone it took a week for his rescuers to find him emaciated & delirious from surviving on a diet of hydraulic fluid & rubber hoses. When interviewed on why he refused to walk back Colin casually shrugged and gave a single word response "Prickles"...

I'm actually more intrigue in the making process than the results. This was really interesting on how you've transformed a small vehicule into a massive curved wheeled armored plated version. Never stop making things!

An excellent workaround for the wheel leakage issue, whether it be from faulty welds or bullet holes, is to simply fill them with lightweight foam. They'll displace water and maintain buoyancy even in the event of a breach.

".....and the wheels keep on turnin'...." much love Colin. Its not a failure if you enjoy what you do!

I do enjoy watching fail videos from big youtubers because it reminds you even they have struggles.

As Tomas Edison once said “I have not failed 10,000 times- I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work” Your videos have brought me joy for years and am glad to have remembered to subscribe to your channel for great inventions and inspiration to go and do daft things my self!! Thank you Colin and I hope you have an awesome day!!

I actually really appreciate this video. Videos like this make the content creator more human. Sharing failure as well as success. Better luck on the next one!

You need diff locks and paddles. Part of the problem is that although it generates more up-force (floatation-like when people let they tyres down) the more it sinks, it dosent generate more traction. In fact it probably generates less traction.. you need to weld on some mars rover type traction. 4:23

Even if you consider this a failure. Just your mechanical ingenuity in creating things is worth a subscription. Your channel is within my top 3. I still go back your tunnel builds even though I've watched them a dozen times.

As an engineering student I love and enjoy the whole process of design and production you make no matter it works or not, so I would never roast you. Mistakes are part of the process and the best way to learn. Nothing can always go the way we want. I love everything you do Colin!

Whether it works or not, whatever project you're working on is worth checking out. They are always fun, your enthusiasm is infectious, and the vids are always weirdly educational.👍

An idea for a future project Colin - Eskates! Loads of people are zooming about on electric scooters but what about Electric Roller Skates. The battery could be in a backpack with controls on a belt around your waist.

Any project you learn something from is definitely not a failure.

This wasn’t a complete fail Colin! That’s one hell of a boat anchor you’ve put together there

COLIN! Here's a weird idea for a vehicle. Combine the basic concept of a Morgan 3-wheeler with a monowheel. Like, have the basic Morgan body shape, but have a giant wheel (like 2 meters in diameter) that would sort of enclose the driver/passenger space. The back of the big wheel would be right at the rear of the vehicle, sort of like it is on the Morgan, but the front of the big wheel would be at the front of the "cab", while also projecting a significant distance above the cab.

No roast required, the wheels alone are total genius. Maybe the original design didn’t work either. Thanks Colin. Keep ‘em coming dude.

This isn't a failure at all. If the original design wasn't a success, you're more or less paying homage to an odd machine. Keeping in spirit with all the makers, and backyard inventors. You kept one man's dream alive, and by doing so might've motivated the next Colin Furze to keep tinkering in their lil ol shed. 😁

Your wheels weren’t shot, but your hydraulics sure were! Such a cool looking build. Thanks for being you, Colin.

That monster machine is bloody brilliant, so good work Colin. The building of it was fun to watch so take the failure with a smile and as a learning experience :D

One of the most legendary channels! Keep sharing your ideas!

This is the prime example of why you never judge a person by their failures. Look at all the amazing things Colin has done. If this is the only thing he would be judged by, everything else would go to waste. Great lesson here!