Fantastic job, it's a mad beast and between yourselves and the Tank Museum it's being done justice! So much better than all that paper panzer rubbish! Can't wait for the next installments. 👍🤯👍
I mean... the FV4005 is really cool, and this project has been really enjoyable to watch, but it's not like the U.S. didn't have an equivalent of the time. Have you checked out the T28/T95 super heavy tank the U.S. designed to break through the Siegfried Line? That thing was a monster, and while it never served in the war, it was heavily tested by the U.S. Army. Thankfully, there's still one in existence today at the U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection, right next to Fort Benning in Georgia.
@@CaseyCollier Sure that's a cool vehicle, but it doesn't have this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLsXJitaiVo.htmlsi=KrwX4PjRB9fxs7Ty&t=66
Have you seen the size of the gun on the T28/T29? Yeah, it's not 183mm like the FV4005, but it does have a very long 105mm gun with a higher muzzle velocity, meant to penetrate reinforced concrete bunkers. Personally, I think 105mm is good enough, especially considering what the tank was meant to go up against. The U.S. Army certainly could have made a larger caliber gun, but then it likely wouldn't have fit in the chassis, which was already huge and heavily armored (kind of needed when you're going up against the Seigfried Line).
Someone over at Klaas had a brainwave ! (Send a new Klaas scorpion over to Mr Hewes). Theres a.good chance he'll want to buy one , once he sees how quickly he can unload the FV 4005 Turret and gun assembly !😏 🤣😂
I'm surprised Ted didn't offer to pull the tank into the yard. This whole project has been fascinating this far - and I have no engineering interest - or so I thought!! Such a great testament to the Hewes crew!!
Many thanks, Mr Hewes and team, for taking us through the restoration of the FV4005. When it's finished, we need to get the Tank Museum into letting you restore something else that's different. Their Jagdtiger would be quite an interesting project.
As always a really interesting video. The nation will be in your debt for not only restoring this important piece of history but you videoed it for generations to see. Terrific joe Joe, Jack and the team. Sorry almost forgot Ted.
That telehandler is one Claas act. Christmas comes early to team Hewes. Turret, tracks, HUGE barrel, new gloves and the bobble hat. I'm so excited I think I did a wee....
Of the 58 channels I'm subbed to, this is the best. It's been great watching it grow from a few thousand to quarter of a milion subbers. The none-glossy, non-loud, non-flashy editing formula is the winning formula.
I know this is a lot of work and frustration right now, but years from now, you will look back and it will be a source of pride be involved in this restoration project.
Gotta say , you, Jack and the rest of the crew are doing a bang up job so far. That turret is tremendous, until you get the gun set up inside her. Love your tutorials and Jacks comments. Cheers!
Bloody Awesome!! You got all the parts, struggled, got help off a mate and sorted it, Best bit, you had all the gear, googles and the beanie hat stood out for me - brilliant!! And how rude of Jack - But Huge congrats to him and wish him all the best! - Cant wait for the next Video!
Instead of filling the box with that gun thing, how about a kitchenette, bedroom, storage and shower unit. I'm sure it would be useful for stealth camping when mounted on the chassis.
It's always nice when you see the things finally coming together, it's going to look Amazing. Those Bearing Bushes will be made of Phospher Bronze, the Crown wheels in the old Foden Diffs were made out of a solid chunk of it back in the day and they were still using it for the Bearings on Railway wagons up until about 15-20 years ago.
Well done, it's great seeing it all coming together. The Claas telehandler is making life so much easier, they're quality machines, like everything Claas make. They manufacture most parts themselves. 👍👏👍
Excellent work as usual guys,, the 005 is lookin great, lookin forward to the next few videos,,, have a great day at Jack's wedding, congratulations Jack
Three bacon butties down my neck an a bucket of strong sweet tea watching this. Amazing work guys top quality restoration work, from a top team, roll on next video. Nice to see the scabby jacket has vanished. Keep at it.
As someone who has been to bovigton afew times and actually saw the FV4005 shortly before the restoration was know/widly know i remember looking at them with some friends and thinking how the tank was just rusting away. And that same tank now looks so good. So nice to see the work and progress as its been done too. Cant wait to go to tank fest and see the finished giant roaming the exhibition area.
Only came upon your channel this morning and I’m impressed with your knowledge and enthusiasm your crew show. Even more impressed by the cleanliness of the workshop where everything is in its right place. Wishing you all the best for the channel, you deserve it.
Absolutely incredible progress, gents. This is history and something special. We are extremely lucky to watch this. Thanks for sharing this, Joe. All the best on your wedding day, Jack. Wishing you and your lovely lady a long and healthy future together
you have to take you hat off to them boys designing this stuff - i remember them days when i worked with the MoD, i always admired the ideas coming forward and the guys researching to see if stuff was possible, welding heavy parts onto tanks seems nearly impossible when you compare how we work today, then you check out the welds on this puppy, mental - i been watching the boys stitching tanks back together in the Australian Armor Museum, i was amazed to see stainless welding done, amazing work there and just as entertaining here, great work Joe, your a clever bunny, great project congrats to Jack, you make a lovely couple hehe
The old battleaxe is coming along beautifully now, Joe. I do hope that Jack's wedding goes well and doesn't interfere too much with the ongoing work. I suspect that there will be times when his absence is definitely noticed. I have confidence that Adam and Seb will step up in a big way. Team Hewes doesn't do failure. Seeing as the next Tiger Day isn't until September, does this mean that you have until August to get everything done? 😊❤❤❤😊
It's CLAAS! The work you have done Joe and team, is Museum Standard if not better ! Now you just have to do the small bits - That is where the time goes. Superb work so far not least to Jack for the paint job he's done - Oh BTW Hope everything goes well on Monday and he and she get out of there safely. Thanks for the video, as normal excellent content.
More videos of the FV4005 is never a bad thing. IT is amazing to see this tank come together, a unique piece of history that will soon be fully operational and looking quite nice!
Hi, did you know that there is a plastic model kit of the FV4005, no? Well there is! Found it on utube, along with videos of the build up with you and Jack. AFV is the company that made it. So you and your mates have made the big time, Cheers…
Just watched mat the fitter on his latest video at your yard , couldn't notice how disrespectful he was to you all. I couldn't watch all of it and sticking up for Jack awesome , great crew, great channel 👍.
Well done team coming together isn’t it Last leg Final stint Checkered flag in sight All down hill from here Here comes the bride congrats Mr &Mrs Jack
Wowzaaz, you are all beasting on the 4005, how you are managing to get so much done in such a relatively short time is mind blowing, the ratchet fix was a stroke of genius... looking forward to a tsunami of videos dropping in the next few weeks, good luck 👍🏻
I am so fucking happy to see the project from start to almost finish and to also see the old girl finally get some love, I was around 12 when I seen this beast of a tank, at tank fest as a gate guard and I think I photo of me sat on the tank barrel. and so keep it up @MrHewes and the team you gents are doing great work with the channel and work with the FV4005, keep it up lads it is look fucking great.
Well that was well worth the wait guys that really is comming on strong now final stretch I'm sure youbwill be glad when it's running and turret fitted lol gutted I won't see it on the Friday at tankfest as I'll be in lulworth running ranges little smaller than 128mm keep it up great stuff 😀
I was happy to support such a great project and it's going to be great. Hopefully I can make it across the pond to the tank museum one day and see it in person.
Well done lads very well done, this will be one of the best restoration projects ever done to a tank, I’m sure there are others who’re just as impressed and who’re just as riveted as I am to see you complete this, again well done 👍
Thoroughly enjoying every minute. Glad to have chipped in my £50, proud to have helped in some very small way! Just the right mix of information and laughs. Don't change how you do things.
That turret is a massive sound box it must have be deafening operating in it, i wonder if there are any reports about that? Love the massive Tamiya box you stood on when putting in the gearbox, thats one big model!
The enthusiasm and positivity while dong your job is what keeps me coming back every time as soon as a video is dropped. You all make the difficult look enjoyable and easy. Great to see the progress.
