1918 Structo Wind Up Tank Restoration Motorized Army Tank Toy Rare Antique clockwork

I purchased this 1918 Structo Wind Up Tank on eBay November of 2021 for $166.42 after shipping. This thing was extremely rough... just the way I like them! Every piece of this tank was rusted and corroded solid. I had to cut the axle shafts just to get the wheels off and the axles out of the hubs. The tracks were entirely rusted through, the clockwork motor was seized and had a broken spring. I knew after disassembling this poor tank; that I would need to remake the majority of it from scratch if it was to ever come alive again. I enjoyed making parts on the CNC mill and new Precision Matthews 1440TL lathe as well as my favorite new toy, the Senfeng Fiber Laser. The most challenging part of this entire build was recreating the wheels, I originally wanted to stamp them, however I found the stamp was not going to work, so I created a die to spin the metal into on the lathe which worked wonderfully after about 20+ tries. The tracks were extremely fun to create and were pretty simple outside of the shear amount of work it took to make 80 individual track links all identical and fit them correctly so they freely move, I don't have an exact number but I believe to have somewhere around 35-40 hours into just the tracks, with design, testing, peening and polishing. I wanted to nickel plate each track link in house, then I realized, doing each of the 80 links individually would take 15 minutes of plating each for a total of 1200 minutes or 20 hours if I didn't' loose anytime at all. I quickly realized that was not going to happen, so I cut the track links out of a mirror polished stainless steel sheet with laser film, this cut down the time considerably and gave me a very similar finish. I spent four weeks trying to make my own clock springs from scratch and ultimately failed, if the video wasn't extremely long I would have loved to show you how I went about this. I need to do some more research on how they were originally formed. Overall, I really love how this Army Tank turned out and look forward to my next project to be a smaller one. Thank you!
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[@murphymmc]

That was more of a remanufacture than a restoration, incredible amount of work. Very nicely done.

[@inuivan89]

Ship of Theseus 😁

[@heru-deshet359]

True. It looks new rather than vintage. I would have polished the exposed metal to a dull steel to make it look more dated, but this is his party, not ours, lol.

[@MrTerrymiff]

I would call it a 'clone'.

[@inuivan89]

His job is impressive, I have no doubts about how qualified he's on restoration, but it's funny see that mostly parts were remade instead of "restored", still amazing job, keep the amazing job pal ;)

[@FilofejKo]

Это не реставрация , а изготовление копии.Оригинал утерян безвозвратно .

[@jjryan1352]

Not a restoration but full-fledged production. He's got the tools, and he's got the talent.

[@kv2315]

there is no talent involved when you have no idea about actual metal crafts. he just lets the machines do the work and destroys stuff that did not needed to be destroyed... when it comes down to business without fancy machines he is clueless

[@samuelcruz9258]

Y la paciencia. Y el tiempo.

[@snake8239]

About the talent, I agree👍

[@Rotary_Phone]

I was a bit hasty when I said this was a "real restoration". It's good work, but not a "restoration", it's basically a "cloning" with all those new parts that were used. Can't really call this a restoration.

[@davyjonesjonesdavy]

Y el dinero. No olvides el dinero, @@samuelcruz9258.

[@firejelly]

What amazes me most about videos like this is how they keep track of where everything goes so they can reassemble.

[@LarryRPark]

He does, after all, have a detailed video of how it came apart...

[@timhull8664]

The original tank makers would be amazed at the techniques and tools employed in this reproduction then burst into raucous laughter at how complicated the production was..

[@trevorpom]

What amazes me the most here is the trouble the original manufacturer went to, to produce this toy. This wasn't a cheap toy to make especially considering that there weren't any cnc machines in 1918. The fit and tolerance of the original parts were of high standard. A high end toy for the day.

[@skyraider87]

It really is nuts when you think about it. Parts of the process were still probably done by hand. The only thing I can think of that would have been automatically machined would have been the gears, because at that point there were automatic gear mills. If you've never been to the American Precision Museum in Vermont, I highly recommend it

[@trevorpom]

@@skyraider87 They did have mass production, it was pretty much the end of WW1 so a lot of companies that were set up for arms manufacture went back to making their original products but, unlike today, they didn't have injection molding plastic and cnc machines. Everything was either stamped or machined individually. There was a lot of manual labor involved in making this toy.

[@Bunnytoes666]

And to think that these things sold for $6 back then!!! Holeee shit!

[@trevorpom]

@@Bunnytoes666 That was probably close to a weeks wages then though.

[@Bunnytoes666]

@@trevorpom Oh for sure, I realize that - hell, when my dad started sheet metal in Calgary here back in 1971 he was only getting like $1.70 an hour!

[@johnwilliams1223]

By far the most impressive restoration from you Chip. Your patience is truly amazing, and appreciated.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much John Williams!! This one truly tested me and beat me on the clock springs, It was a ton of fun to finish up.

[@MrBozo3d]

I agree 100% with you, Mr. John

[@bruceyoung1343]

AWSOME TRANSFORMATION. WHERE do you find these metal pieces?? Ps. Love the kitty

[@StickFiguresMaster]

@@ChipChannelRestorationsthis guy is who America needs to be counting on for rebuilding the Golden Gate Bridge, I wouldn’t insult my countries people but we’d look pretty dumb to not get this guy building our buildings for the world instead :D

[@igrovit]

Титаническая работа проделана. Я ни разу не видел, чтобы человек прилагал столько усилий для реставрации такой маленькой игрушки. Вы задали всем ориентир, к которому нужно стремиться! Спасибо за видео!

[@unseelieturtle]

For the last couple of weeks, my son and I have been religiously watching your restorations. And i just wanted to thank you for all the nostalgia.

[@tdeasley]

This has to be THE MOST IMPRESSIVE restoration you have ever done! Congratulations on all the hard work!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much Timothy Easley!! This one took forrrreeeevverr haha

[@flpnovr2]

​@Chip Channel Restorations worth every second!

[@chrismayer3919]

And his skill as well; I for one, would kill to see his workshop and equipment! (Maybe do a future video of a tour of said workshop?) 😃

[@aytonite]

Truly a Master of his Trade!

[@ArthurGuilhermeArlindoPio]

😢​@@ChipChannelRestorations

[@ThinkingBlonde22]

I'm so glad you are back! This tank turned out amazing!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you ThinkingBlonde22!!! I love how this one turned out! Thanks for watching! This one was a way larger project than I estimated. No more big projects for a while haha

[@josephmikulsky963]

Is that dry ice you used with the alcohol? What does that do?

[@MGower4465]

​​@@josephmikulsky963 it caused the immersed part to shrink a very slightly, once driven it place and allowed to warm back up, it will return to original size and be locked in place very solidly. Its the opposite to when pieces are heated to make it easier to get them apart - heat causes a minute expansion.

[@travis1974]

Let’s not forget the fact that the original toy was manufactured using basically none of the equipment that Chip was able to utilize. It’s so amazing to me how the craftsman of yesteryear were able to produce things like this. That aside, it’s also an amazing use of conventional machining and CNC technology in this video. Really cool and fun to watch.

[@petsidischristos84]

That's not a Restoration. That's a Reproduction. 😁🤣🤣🤣👌

[@pippomai9559]

Ciao Chip. Was worth waiting so many months for your new video. 25 minutes of applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻and standing ovation. Believe me, THIS is , by far, the most long and complicated restoring video ever posted in this channel . I was amazed of how you decided to rebuilt 80% of the old components , thanks also to your incredible knowledge and skills , plus all the new machinery you can rely upon. You left me speechless . Well done. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH Luca P! I've been soo excited for the past few weeks leading up to the release of this video, I love sharing this with everyone!

[@PerfectRestore]

Restoration videos aren't just about repairing things, they're a celebration of craftsmanship and preserving our history.🔧⛏️⚒️👍

[@cdd4248]

Great Observation and Point!

[@lelinoto]

Definitely the most impressive restoration (more like a rebuild) video I ever saw! Watched the full length in absolute awe of the patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail - this must have taken weeks to finish in real time, truly awesome!

[@jeffreyfike3384]

I'd guess months to complete.

[@stanleygoen3790]

Pretty much a remanufactured copy. Would love to have that shop.

[@jrock2460]

@@stanleygoen3790it’s a restoration.

[@angelabarth1667]

An engineer, chemist, IT tech and a steady hand… I’m jealous. Well done!

[@blaidddrwg2389]

Holy mother of restorations, Batman! I mean, none of your restorations are easy, but compared to this one, they seem like a walk in the park. Congratulations for this one, for your skills and patience. Also, I'm glad that you are back. :)

[@erikferland6602]

With all the new parts I would almost call this a reproduction! I love this channel

[@douglasmorrison9098]

This is not a restoration this is a complete build. Difference is he is completely manufacturing those parts all over where if he was actually doing a restoration he would rework what he has. he is manufacturing instead of restoring

[@TwigCommenter]

Unrelated to video but i love “Holy mother of restorations, batman!” Im saying that from now on

[@humzatebai]

Chip is baaaaaaack , super advanced, by far the most satisfying and cleanest restorations in the history of the internet 🤘🏼 you’re on another level and your cat too

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I greatly appreciate that Humza Tebai!

[@martinzamecnik4327]

OMG... I was curious how many parts could be used from such a beautiful box of rust. This work left me speechless. It is not just skills. It is patience what brings roses. A lot of patience! Definitely the most valuable MBT on any battlefield.

[@hujiwara1000]

機材、テクニック、根気全てにおいて素晴らしいです。

[@yana1955]

Glad you're back and glad you've taken your restorations to a whole new level.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you yana1955!!! I appreciate the kind words! I love how this one turned out

[@arthurhucksake2665]

When the world needed him most- he returned! This was a beautifully done restoration of this little tank- I'd love to have had something like that! In short, awesome job!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you Arthur Hucksake!!!

[@arthurhucksake2665]

@Chip Channel Restorations You are most welcome, my friend- keep up the amazing work!

[@Phils-sticks-carving-bonsai]

Pot 1 is definitely my favourite, I’m fairly new to bonsai and this pot would, without doubt be the star of my collection so far.

[@testi_kanava68]

That's nicer than it was when new.It's a pleasure to see that someone still appreciates old toys and still has the skills to restore them.

[@caccsbill]

Finally he came back! Thanks for your existence!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Ha, thanks Carlos Silva!! I'm soo happy to be back too!

[@caccsbill]

We are happy as well! Welcome back, sir. In the meanwhile we revisited your awesome remarkable restorations. Glad that you came back. Thanks.

[@arthgalmagno9434]

​@@ChipChannelRestorationswhat's happen with the channel?

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said,always enjoy these videos

[@charlestatem3099]

Damn amazing restoration. Glad you're back!

[@Chironseth1970]

So that’s why you were gone so long. Having new equipment delivered, setting up, testing and then doing a miraculous restoration which must’ve taken weeks and THEN editing and uploading to KZbin. Epic work. So glad you’re back

[@chrismayer3919]

You ain’t kidding; putty can’t hide every defect. That badass fabrication robot seems new equipment, and that unit alone must have cost him an emperor’s treasure room!

[@Chironseth1970]

@@chrismayer3919 certainly does. That particular model costs $68000 new

[@chrismayer3919]

@@Chironseth1970 JEEZ! That’s the price of a nice-ass luxury car! 😲😳

[@Abraxas23]

Смотрел не отрываясь. Великолепная работа, классные станки 👍👍👍 Мой внутренний перфекционист доволен 😊

[@Ka-sim]

А вашего перфекциониста не покорёжило от того, что он тисками мнёт детали так , что потом их приходится перешлифовывать? Или что латунную втулку не умеет аккуратно снять с токарки убивая всю геометрию? Или что штангель циркуль появился только один раз остальное всё на глаз? Хреновый у вас перфекционист.

[@Abraxas23]

@@Ka-sim какой есть - весь мой)) Да и вы бы не напрягались так уж😉

[@Ka-sim]

@@Abraxas23Многое мог простить, но криво приляпанная наклейка в конце добила.

[@Abraxas23]

@@Ka-sim ну да, это, конечно, не комильфо, это я заметил)

[@user-kh6fh6kw6n]

I just stumble upon your channel over the weekend, and holy hell, I am blown away!!! Your work and attention to detail is out of this world. Even my 5 year old daughter thinks you are amazing!

[@jimthompson9992]

Welcome back young man! Seems like forever since I've seen anything from you...but you posted something new so onward!! Always enjoy your restorations! Take care, be safe and God bless!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much Jim Thompson!! It's been way too long for sure, this project took more than I honestly thought it was going to, hopefully the next one will be up in a month... ish haha Thanks soo much!

[@frankc6644]

As a carpenter doing historic restorations it warms my heart to see people care this much about the small things that brought us to where we are now. Very happy to see you here again

[@gaelshepherd3453]

Wow. Just wow. I couldn't look away. This is, by far, my very most favorite "restoration" video. I must have had over 100 questions swirling around in my brain while I watched. I would love to sit on a stool with my headphones on and spray rust and debris off things with the sand gun. Fantastic work. High-five.

[@KaptinKhern]

A beautiful example of vintage mecanical art. Totally zen now. 🙂 Superb craftmanship and a person with a vast amount of patience.

[@danielerickson446]

You've taken the art of toy rescue to whole other level! That tank belongs in a Jewelry Store!

[@DrTheRich]

is destroying it and then making a 99% new clone actually a rescue? would you call it the same if done to your dog?

[@danielerickson446]

@@DrTheRich I would call this a replication with a near perfect attention to detail!😊

[@DrTheRich]

@@danielerickson446 while destroying the original

[@danielerickson446]

@@DrTheRich "Corrosion is the tendency of a metal to return to it's natural state". The damage was done by nature and time. Chip Channel didn't have a lot of choice but to replicate so many of the parts. Neil Young said it best, "Rust Nevers Sleeps".

[@DrTheRich]

@@danielerickson446 watch "my mechanics", that guy puts actual effort into restorations, for the love of the craft. This guy is just here for the KZbin ad revenue, as seen by the fact that he copies "my mechanics" video style almost 1 to 1, and uses fancy machines wherever he can reduce actual effort. There are many parts he could have saved if he actually cared to do a proper restauration. This guy only cares about views. Of course he's fine to do whatever he wants. But it's not a restauration anymore nor a "rescue" as you say. A rebuild at best or a replica. He did have a choice, and choose the easy way out. Also I don't know where you got that first statement, because it's scientifically nonsense.

[@wojtas-4]

Efekt końcowy to MISTRZOSTWO !, tylko bardziej został zbudowany od nowa niż odnowiony.

[@fujitsusiemens5996]

Mnóstwo roboty, szacun. Ale też mam wrażenie, że trochę wyszła replika z użyciem oryginalnych elementów - taka warszawska "starówka" :)

[@jclark2752]

I enjoy these most because I have always personified inanimate objects. I imagine the experience of first manufacture, the long loving relationship of the first owner, years of play and adventure, followed by the quiet retirement and eventual neglect of growing up. The sad decay and expectation of death's slow decay interrupted by the unexpected discovery by this channel's owner. The fear and uncertainty of the refurbishment process… the confusion of so much activity, and then the Pride, shock, and gratitude of the rebirth. It is this unexpected blessing of a chance at a whole new life that I imagine I can see winking back at me from the gleaming surface of the final product. A silent but heartfelt gratitude that mirrors our own thankfulness for a childhood of love. 🥰🥰🥰

[@jclark2752]

But, hey… maybe I’m a weirdo?! 🤓

[@paliks1]

Это уже не реставрация, а воссоздание, что тоже хорошо. Но я немного чувствую себя обманутым и разочарован.😕 Потому что пришел смотреть именно реставрацию. Это отдельный вид удовольствия😊

[@shehanum]

This is a masterwork of a restoration! The attention to detail and sheer amount of effort in every aspect shows what truly a labour of love it was! Excellent job!!!

[@Petrovskiymetallist]

Снимаю шляпу, маэстро! Вот это уровень! Шикарная мастерская и золотые руки творят чудеса!

[@bloodytusk9897]

Ты серьёзно? Человек, который имеет в наличии такое количество инструмента и оборудования, а занимается откровенно какой то хернёй...Тем более как заявлено в ролике, что это реставрация антиквариата. То после такой "реставрации" данный экземпляр потерял хоть какую то ценность. Откуда вы такие только берётесь...

[@rot_studios]

Making those tracks must've taken AGES. Respect.

[@diecast164andmore9]

I'm sure every kid that had this new was extremely happy with it, but your work is very impressive, and this tank never looked this good brand new! Awesome!

[@williamstyers4264]

Very impressive. As a retired master machinist I appreciate the quality of work that you did, especially spinning the wheels. Almost a lost art to most people. Hats off and a salute to you sir as a true craftsman!!

[@kyriakos7179]

You have gone "far and beyond" to rebirth this awesome tank.The amount of flawless fabrication on this is truly remarkable.Congrats

[@yousefhoubani6345]

Wow, just wow..... the amount of work and details you put in this project is incredible. I really, really, really want this tank. It belongs to a museum

[@rogerdale5451]

Wow, Mr. Channel-I'm speechless (virtually sort of). You're a genius. It's halfway to a Swiss watch. This is a form of art. You are a curator, historian, and a resurrection god to this so-called toy. The spirits of those who made it, and who loved it are in awe. And so are we. Congratulations. Thank you for letting us watch.

[@user-gg8zt1zz2k]

Это не реставрация, это называется сделай по-новой. Но очень круто!!! Мастеру уважение!!!

[@lone_wolf70]

Согласен. С таким оборудованием и материалами нужно только загрузить размеры в программу и нарезать с десяток моделей танков

[@MEGADETH1976]

Шолом,Славяне

[@TriPcr189]

I'm blown away by the amount of time and work you put into this. Well done sir! I don't think it would have taken much more to have just built one from scratch. You certainly have the talent and the passion.

[@tannerfarley9804]

It's weird to think that some guy years ago was just doing his job, assembling a toy tank. Not knowing that one day it would be viewed by millions all over the world being restored. I sometimes hope that years from now my custom jobs get disassembled on KZbin for all to see.

[@jsfoster75]

This seems to be the most intense and extensive restoration yet. Looks like you implemented some new tricks/tools along the way as well. I'm always amazed at your skill and the finished product. Excellent work, I've missed your bi-monthly videos, good to see you back in action.

[@fbiagent626]

Do you mean bi-monthly as in twice a month or once every two months

[@jsfoster75]

@@fbiagent626 Twice per month.

[@user-zb4yj3cj2d]

수리잘하심

[@carmencosta5495]

As you started remaking the parts I saw this as a Ship of Theseus situation. At what point does it stop being a Structo product and begin being a Chip Channel recreation? But having a working recreation that rivals the original is well worth it. I truly admire your skills.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks soo much for watching Carmen Costa! And very true, at this point the majority of the tank was replaced, it's unfortunate it was in such rough condition. I would love to find an original tank in better condition.

[@meridien52681]

My cat used to get in the corner of the bathtub and paddle her paws on the sides like that. I guess playing with the texture is just a lot of fun for them. They're weird little beasts.

[@williamsiyanko4631]

Again chip you are the master of your trade , you got your hands and your tools to fix old toys.

[@steppoify]

Welcome Back! I've missed you and your wonderful restorations! This is without equal the most comprehensive, spectacular Restoration I have ever seen. Bar none. Your use of computer driven machinery, and arduous, painstaking handwork were and are exemplary! Watching the dis-assembly, I was stunned by how many parts and pieces there were! So much had to be fabricated!! I actually own an original Structo Tank identical to this one, and I sent you a video of it some time ago. The 3-Spring clockwork motor is strong as hell climbing over things!! Watch out, Kitty!! Congratulations on a masterpiece of restorative art. It is wonderful having you back!! Best, Stephen

[@Bella_Alyona]

Это пока самая лучшая реставрация из всех что я видела. Автору большой РЕСПЕКТ. Видно, что работа проделана колоссальная!!!

[@KAB2525]

это изготовление по большей части!

[@mik8750]

@@KAB2525 Да , автор не на шутку разошёлся :)) Оборудование крутое появилось. Это из серии "- Он свой первый проект в гараже собрал". С таким оборудованием настоящий танк можно в гараже собрать. :))

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

One day when I'm not sharing walls with neighbors, I'm going to make content like this. As a full-time videographer, I love working with my hands and getting off the screens when I get home.

[@underworldgameshd69]

Cool, hope you get to do that someday

[@FreejackVesa]

Imagine being a kid in 1918 and getting this as a gift. Maybe from father returning home from the war. Really well made toy.

[@johnrayfield11]

Not many antique bits left !. But very impressive work

[@jtsholtod.79]

This is mesmerizing, amazing quality work. Would love in the future if you could add chapters to videos like this so I could go back and rewatch certain segments. Not complaining, though, I'll take your videos however they come.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thats a great idea!! I've seen other videos do it, just not sure how they accomplish that, I'm going to look into it for sure! Thanks for watching Jonathan Douglas!

[@ckyth]

We are deeply grateful for your contribution on this side of the internet, my fellow countryman! 😁

[@josephallcock9392]

What pashaion, Sir you are to be commended truly a labour of love. Absolutely brilliant. ❤

[@froggie6608]

Without your sophisticated equipment and good old fashioned know how, such a complex restoration would be practically impossible. Superb job!

[@horsdevors4559]

WOW!!!!! A million dollar restoration of a ten dollar truck. Very Impressive!!!

[@dougharris2875]

You can tell this is a labor of love. What may have cost $10-$14 back when it was made, would probably cost someone $600 after the time and materials today!.....don't get me wrong, amazing work!

[@chrisb3989]

Finally a resto channel that doesn’t use stupid spray on fake crud

[@user-jr4vl7lh7n]

Это уже не игрушка, а произведение искусства👍Но сколько материала, человекочасов и инструмента для этого было использовано! Поражает внимание к деталям и перфекционизм мастера!!

[@andreysever417]

Приятно смотреть на работу Мастера! Спасибо!

[@flygirlfly]

You should be a Guest Exhibitor at an Antique Toy Convention.

[@grego7596]

This video gave a new meanig to the word "patience".

[@chrisdean6700]

Watching this video was time well spent! You have an impressive array of equipment and I enjoy watching how you can use different ways & means to accomplish the same restoration tasks. This restoration went beyond anything I've ever seen; well done! I'm so glad you're back!

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Yes definitely thank you very much 😊 ☺

[@Madlintelf]

It's been a bit, but man you really outdid yourself this time, that is one gorgeous restoration! Thank you.

[@zmaxx21]

It makes me think that way back when this toy was first made they didn’t have computers or laser cutters, but they still figured out how to make it!

[@stefanwild326]

seeing all these modern toy... I mean tools being used was extremely interesting and fascinating! BTW - am I the only one who thought that the final color of the baked primer powder looked great?

[@asarand]

It's been a while since the last notification I got from your channel. I'm glad to see you're still around.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks soo much Wayne Campbell!! I'm soo happy to be back, it was a huge project and took way too long. Hopefully the next video will be out within 3-4 weeks now

[@ronboerste1813]

​@@ChipChannelRestorationsyou did an awesome job my friend😎👍

[@chrisbrown7362]

He's back!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Good morning!!!! Yup! This was a huge project and took way too long! Hopefully the next video will be out in the next 3-4 weeks

[@chrisbrown7362]

@@ChipChannelRestorations Missed you but take your time. Quality over quantity.

[@secondsun7727]

WOW!!!!! That's incredible, thanks for sharing that amazing restoration. The time and effort/ skills involved was way beyond what I expected. Great job 👍

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Wow! You made that rusty old tank look like it just came off the assembly line!

[@soulreaver555]

Your channel has the wow factor👍 This tank restoration is totally next level! Of course, your wonderful 🐈 meow, has the final say, purrrrrrfect! Keep up the excellent work!

[@fabianocunha7164]

O resultado final ficou simplesmente magnífico.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!!

[@kingbee5155]

You really love your hobby. You are so meticulous and precise at what you do. I can only imagine you, in another life, being a toy maker in a German village around the 1940s. All the children couldn't wait for their birthdays or Christmas to come around.

[@TheSoulCourier]

Hmmmm....Germany.....1940s. If thats what you think he'd be doing in 1940s Germany, You're looking at history through some EXTREMELY rose-tinted glasses! More likely he'd be making guns or bombs. I can't believe you wrote that and thought, "Yeah! 1940s German toymaker! Yeah!" 😂

[@kingbee5155]

@@TheSoulCourier Try searching 1940s metal German toys, then get back to me,...Nimrod.

[@maplejames6992]

Not quite a restoration, but build a whole new tank with new parts. Very impressive.

[@nikodemdyzma6563]

Na początku tylko włączyłem zobaczyć parę minut ale wiem co będę wieczorem robił. Pełnometrażowy film 😁 po takim czasie trzeba obejrzeć na TV 😊

[@frankmartins3151]

You are the best channel I’ve ever seen, only one that does a complete restoration.The other ones should take notes. Amazing!!

[@meganmayhem87]

I just watched this entire video start to finish on our other channel. I could not look away. I’m talking had to pee, dying of thirst, sleeping significant other knee popping up to block the TV… did. not. look. away. All I want to do is metalwork now for the rest of my life. This was incredible.

[@58Kym]

INTENSE and complex! I had no idea what you were doing with the wheels (I know nothing about this work or tools) and finally figured it out when I saw you smoothing the cut metal over the die to form the wheels. Truly inspiring!

[@jananderson9546]

The wheels & tracks are a work of art 👏🏻

[@bryanspindle4455]

You are a genius. I can't believe how much skill and work went into restoring the tank. It was like watching a master clock maker at work. You have truly outdone yourself on this one.

[@chrissharp5073]

This has to be one of your best restorations yet. The attention to detail, the superb engineering in recreating all those parts and the meticulous approach from start to finish. Simply outstanding. I was completely mesmerised by this restoration. Well done you.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I realized that this educational video doesn't show you how to create an aurora dome. I saw one of those things when I was in Cabrillo College during the mid-2000s.

[@mubeenalam]

Bro started with restoration but ended up reconstructing the whole thing, and it’s super awsome!

[@SandpiperN121PP]

So glad to see you’re back. The time it took to do this and the patience and the skill is just amazing to watch. It turned out so awesome.

[@Emdee5632]

Omg over 90 minutes! 😀A great result, although I'm not sure if we should call this a restoration considering all the parts that are brand new. Maybe ''inspired by''? However nice to see some modern ways to see how the new parts were made. I think I might have gone for an all green approach but it's a toy tank after all.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much Emdee5632!!! I feel the same way, almost all of it was replaced, I wish it was in slightly better condition and I could have saved more of it.

[@kraetivoffm]

It’s quite astonishing how our ancestors built this toys, mass produced, without any modern lathes and laser machining tools. They must have been quite expensive … very well done, Sir! 👍👏

[@dstahre]

I love the reverence paid to these restorations. I understand that often he demonstrates fabrication that wasn't necessarily needed but is still AMAZING!

[@brennanlangless8912]

Always love the incredible amount care the original creators gave to each of these toys ( even if they were mass produced via being stamped out en mass) and your love of old toys that you put into restoring them back to as close as you possibly can get to the original feel of seeing/getting one as a child back in the days when they were brand new and making them work again today is a huge joy and a huge nostalgia trip for me

[@davidparker2259]

Wow, Chip, a masterful restoration. No wonder you’ve been gone so long; you had to make all of the tools to make all of the parts on that tank! I was worried some evil had befallen you. Glad to see you’re back. How the hell you managed to remember how to put that back together is beyond me. But, then, many things are beyond me; nuclear physics, regular physical, putting toy tanks back together, tying my shoes…Again, glad you’re back and doing well.

[@rosstrainssportscarracinga8024]

I was wondering the same thing on how to reassemble it as well

[@KarenCashatt51]

I am so blown away by your talent, expertise with this process! I’d pay to sit and watch you do this it’s simply brilliant.

[@gordondafoe3516]

You might learn a few things.

[@mycheapselftherapy]

That is dedication, patience and mostly attention to detail. You must enjoy the process and respect the previous workmanship process. Also brining back to life great items for a new lease on life.

[@mikepopelka2349]

I'm absolutely blown away by the time and equipment involved in this restoration!!!

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

But he's obviously never heard of penetrating oil, LOLOLOLOL

[@thomasbeck8326]

I believe you have made a duplicate and not a restoration but you can bet I can't wait for the next video

[@1stupidfish]

I realized it was necessary, but I cringed so bad when that angle grinder comes out. Beautiful work.

[@unturnedindonesia600]

its not "restoration" its "recreation" but i like this,, very satisfying to watch

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Only 30 seconds in and I simply can't resist to comment already. I absolutely love the gorgeous green tow truck. I nevertheless guess the next restoration is a bigger respectively stronger wrecker. Because this one really struggled to lift and tow a big heavy tank. The front wheel nearly got off the ground and therefore the steering became pretty light = resulting in dangerous driving. I'm not completely sure but I thought to hear the crane material and chain groaning/moaning the way overstressed metal/material often does before breaking or at least bending. 😁 ;-) Now back to another great video...

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

LOL I will definitely need to upgrade to a bigger tow truck! Thank you soo much for watching chru cas!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@ChipChannelRestorationsguy You're welcome, it's my pleasure. 2) Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much. 3) Im not sure but I guess I saw a bigger tow truck in your most interesting pile of unrestored things or you already finished one. Sincerely yours.