Tank Restoration Videos - Aust. Armour Museum

[Estnische]

I could not find a previous referral after a quick peruse of the forum.

These are quite lengthy and detailed, and much better than the UK TV series. I have spent many hours going through the back catalogue of episodes. Many of the staff are ex-Australian Army and it is fascinating to watch them teach the young guys and girl. Highly recommended!

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[Raminator]

Another recommendation from me, their videos are my go-to on Wednesday evenings. It's really fascinating to see their craftsmanship and problem-solving on display, I love seeing the custom tools they make.

[Aussie]

Been there twice , amazing place , well worth a visit,

[HERMAN BIX]

A reserved from me, only as when I see boilermakers(welders) doing fitters work and using the aforementioned techniques to effect engineering outcomes.............in spite of rather than as a result of ................
As is to be expected, the final edited version is only what we are allowed to see. Like any so called reality T.V. show(that I dont watch).
We were supposed to go up there to display our R.C. tanks on an annual open day & jeez did they make it hard.
More to this reality than makes the show I can tell yas.....

[Estnische]

That is a shame Herman. You may have kittens when you see this panel beater do his work.

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[B_Man]

I love the AusArmour channel, it's weekly viewing for me. Those blokes are doing the lord's work.

[stuart666]

Couple I listen to. Dutch guy who restored an Iraqi T69 II, that was a gate guardian on a British barracks in Germany before the Army pulled out. Got it running again. Language is all dutch, but there are occasional translations to keep you straight. He has since started restoring a BMP Recovery vehicle and a Haaglunds BV202, but ive not been keeping track of late.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI32WUfkqtg

There is also some guys here who restore mainly Chieftain tanks to running conditions. They also have a couple of centurions, a Stalwart and a Saracen on the go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT0K_Zn1RLI

[stuart666]

There are also these guys in Las Vegas, who restore a lot of Soviet armour including a T54, a T62 and a BMP not just to running condition, but occasionally also to firing condition.
https://www.youtube.com/@RestorationPassion

[43rdRecceReg]

In spite of the irritating 'uptalk', I'm a regular and avid follower too. I love the problem-solving, and the array of tools at their disposal- especially the mighty press, than can straighten even the most distorted bits of armour plating.

[HERMAN BIX]

Hyper-inflection!!...............as a Kiwi I notice it too, a lot.
my girls being native born Aussies have the affliction very bad
One even chipped me the other day for the "posh" way I say Dance.(Darn-ce)
They say it dAnce like Americans, so do all the locals here !!

Ahh the English language eh, how so many can be differentiated by the same spoken word

The guys up there do a great ob for the owner to make silk purses out of sow's ears.