WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Scratch building a StuG III G 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 Mount

[@Deep-Red-0]

I'm continually blown away by the skill and dedication of this guy

[@texleeger8973]

I giggle with joy admiration while viewing each and every one of his fabrications. Skills supreme.

[@texleeger8973]

*joy and

[@Timothious_Maximus]

these guys**

[@jeffkeith637]

with pretty basic tools too.

[@stephenyoud6125]

Immaculate work Beau. We can see why you’ve not been visible for a while. Great camera work as usual Curt. Looking forward to the next update

[@terryhubbard1141]

After 37 + years as a machinist I have mega respect for fabricators. Beau is an artist....wow

[@therish7169]

Seeing his old man’s turning, I see where he got it from.

[@krmould]

It is a real shame that trades like these were looked down upon for many years (they are starting to be appreciated again). Watching Beau work, you see he needs to be able to look at a twisted piece of metal, visualise what it looked like new, break it down into individual components, draw those in CAD, and then assemble them. This is a highly skilled and trained profession. Anyone who says "he is 'just' a mechanic or 'just' a welder" has no idea the years of training and experience you have to have to get to be a skilled mechanic or welder like him. Here's hoping videos like these inspire a whole new generation to work with their brains and their hands to keep the world running.

[@leonkrouwel1878]

Hear! Hear! Completely agree! I am also, beside these video's, fond of the 'Werkplaatsvlog' . There also, the art of craftmanship is very appreciated.

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

I've worked in the car industry as an Engineer for 30 years. Skilled trades like this have always been instrumental to our prototyping and development workshops, certainly not looked down upon. Critical skills for turning design concepts into reality, using their experience to sort out mistakes by junior Engineers along the way!

[@Rusty_Gold85]

True . In my 58 years I've seen them all around in My parents Generation to disappear to China and those factories, full of those workers, pulled down

[@trojanthedog]

Anti- male media propaganda has spread to their professions as well. Look at the films and good press for men's jobs that women can comfortably penetrate. Law, business, PR and all office work and other areas of work that are clean and safe get good press. The stuff that holds civilisation together and is all male dominated has been culturally down graded. The exception is motherhood in wedlock. Any girl that picks that can be excoriated.

[@seanbaumer6039]

Anybody who says this is easy has never picked up a torch or used a cad program.

[@leskeen4104]

Beau showed his superb skill by cutting the circle freehand. A pleasure to watch.

[@jakleo337]

No Pakistani Truck corrector could do better.

[@rexwithers]

Some people watch waterfalls and rainforest for soothing and relaxation, I'm going to watch these from now on for that purpose. Beautiful work. Metal fabrication AND on an AFV what could be better. Thanks, will have to come and visit one day.

[@HK94]

I love watching these metal fabrication episodes....👍

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Me too. Beau is frigging AWESOME how he uses that "heat bend" of steel when welding to create something perfectly straight and true. As an apprentice, getting them to remain at 180 degrees was always my bug bear. AWESOME work.......hahahaha, and loved his comment "ALMOST not perfect". Sheer bloody ARTISTRY ! A true artist at work. Much respect to you Beau

[@mutualbeard]

I am a bush welder and have rarely worked with clean, unrusted or unpainted steel. It is a pleasure to watch these skilled and dedicated workers.

[@rodwilliams5074]

I can hear you.😂

[@leonkrouwel1878]

In need, there's no fix but a 'bush fix'... ;-)

[@trevorpom]

Clean steel...luxury.

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

I didn't know bushes could be welded. I would have used some wood glue ... 🙃

[@trevorpom]

You obviously haven't heard of steel magnolias@@I_Don_t_want_a_handle

[@1972tommyc]

My dad, long past, was a machinist/precision tool grinder. Worked for Lockheed on the P-38 Lightening production line during WWII. He would be very impressed. Crack on Beau!

[@CWModelling]

I've been watching the channel for a while and love every video and update as they are fascinating to watch but I absolutely love the video edit for this one.....the video cuts with the spot welding are 'spot on' and Beau is a true Artisan......KUTGW 👍

[@Panzermeister36]

StuG Life 😊

[@steveyountz1757]

Great job Kurt. As a retired photographer I have sometimes......ok often.....been a tad critical of some of your videos but this was great and you have improved enormously. It even looked like you back timed the music at the end. Very professional. The folks you work with all do a great job and I really look forward to your videos every week and really appreciate an early one such as this.😎

[@ITSREALLYNOTYOURFAULT]

The welding edits are majestic (and leave you wanting more).

[@ianbeale2527]

It's still Tuesday here in England. I won't get in trouble for watching it early, will I ?

[@richardphelan8414]

Beau is a master craftsman that's for sure The work he does is incredible

[@EvanMcCallum]

Great work Beau. Looking forward to seeing further progress on the gun mount. I believe the technical term for that is the gimbal.

[@AW-Services]

WOW. Absolutely incredible attention to detail and huge skill. This chap is like a 32 year old with 75 years of experience. Exceptional work

[@jasonmarshall599]

Ex North Sea and nuclear welding inspector this guys skills are right up there. A pleasure to watch.

[@peterblacquiere8298]

It’s An absolute pleasure watching you guys at work !

[@raskahn9286]

Love watching you blokes fix these awesome machines, shame the video's are so short! I could watch an hour of it.

[@DailyWarbird]

So much satisfaction seeing a job well done, not everyone would be willing to share their work flow with the world, thanks for sharing with us.

[@sgtellioman]

As a former turret mechanic I adore what you guys do.

[@smudger6461]

Fabrication artist is that young lad. All of the team should be extremely proud of what they can remaster. Fantastic appreciation for you all 💯

[@boatnut64]

Truly Incredible Skill... To Reverse-Engineer that Mount, shows the Amazing Skillset, that Beau brings to the table. 💪💪💪 Keep up The Great Work, Guys... ❤❤❤

[@piotbur1]

Super skills of Bo. He is the treasure for this project.

[@petervisser4910]

Just one word, WOW, so good. I worked in heavy construction welding and it is a joy seeing workmanship like this. 🇬🇧

[@lachlansprigg1434]

Every job recruiter wants a young person with 50 years experience. Providing to the rest of us that such people do exist. Stellar work mate!

[@petemorris6191]

A real pleasure to watch a skilled fabricator/plater at work. Spent a lot of my younger life doing the same thing and it makes me smile seeing a young man now using many of the same techniques i did back in the day. Thanks Beau!

[@simonholmes5223]

Superb. An absolute joy to watch! What art. I'm doing a 1/16 rc Stug III, and couldn't do, if I had to, in styrene sheet, what Beau is creating in steel! A pure artist. I envy his skills. Keep up this most excellent work. It's truly mind blowing. Best wishes to you all 😉

[@sum12see]

You know i do this wveryday in our restoration projects...They just arent vintage armoured vehicles...Keep up the good work and keep workd history alive!! God speed from this Yankee Rebel!!!

[@samleigh7817]

On a TUESDAY!!!!!!!! Hope this is part of a double header!

[@iainburgess8577]

Thank you all, that was a great episode.

[@danielhooke6115]

Fabrication for the win!

[@michaeldean1289]

Beautiful piece of engineering by Beau! Nothing like welding brand new steel plates with a MIG. Fantastic work guys and an absolute pleasure to watch as usual! Cheers from Perth ❤😊

[@Mag_Aoidh]

I feel special that I got my update at 3 o’clock this afternoon even though I realize I’m on the other side of the world. It’s still a glorious thing! Like I’ve said before, Beau is a beast when it comes to fabrication and it is awe inspiring what those people did 80 years ago despite their regime.

[@tassie7325]

Beau's ability to get accurate measurements from a bent and twisted wreck in order to fabricate such an incredible replication is nothing short of bloody marvelous.

[@mikelafferty9506]

Give Beau a massive raise!

[@renemourik6588]

😊Beau is een meesterlijk genot om naar te kijken hoe deze man het elke keer weer voor elkaar krijgt is Fantastische 😍😍😍😍😍 trouwens het hele team mag trots zijn om hun SKILS

[@corpnut2906]

Beau is like watching my late Uncle Wes work with a welder or torch. He could make anything just like Beau can. Mad respect for you Beau and the rest of the crew. I would love to come down and just watch you work on stuff like that and drool over all the armor you guys have. the Stug is going to look great when all the work is complete. I would like to see War Thunder do a premium M3 Lee with the Australian Armor Corps mods they installed.

[@eugenemonasterio2024]

True artisans. All of them. 👍

[@panelvanman7671]

Beau Repairs 😂 great to watch , cheers lads

[@johnburke5384]

Beautiful to watch.....so good !

[@thierry2357]

Very good job. A little hello from France.🤝👍

[@yattaran1484]

Thank you for posting every interesting restoration videos. I realized that I am holding my breath while watching Beau to weld things.

[@GoodForYou4504]

This channel has got me looking forward to Wednesday mornings. I'm really enjoying seeing how whatever project is progressing. Well done to you all! Thanks!! 👏👍

[@roberthocking9138]

What a great job, how he could see the components in that twisted wrecked piece is beyond me, let alone recreate it in new metal. Outstanding metal fab Beau.

[@roblewis7186]

Beau is a beast!! Love watching these videos as the projects come together. Good work fellas!!!

[@Bigman0468]

Hats off for Beau and his beautiful work❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@NWSquatch121]

Great job guys, amazing! Unmatched skill, the Germans would be honored with your workmanship and attention to detail. Bravo!

[@ianskinner1619]

two best things to come from Australia; Elle MacPherson and this channel, love the fabrication episodes.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Team, that was amazing. Beau has a great mind to be able to see the finished product from a few precut pieces. Thanks again, just love Workshop Wednesday, Cheers

[@kevinfergusson8239]

I just love watching the workmanship and skill involved in these restorations.

[@shanechaffey9050]

Love my hit of Workshop Wednesday thanks great work

[@nigelwhite1483]

Absolutely stunning workmanship 👍

[@WesW3187]

Gee, you get some marvellous angles with your filming. 🙂.

[@nevillegoddard4966]

You're a master fabricator Beau! Excellent work! Glen the master turner! Between them they'll have this StuG ready in no time, to head back out & get blown to pieces again, by the allies!

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Impressive work. Great CAD skills as well.

[@matthewpayne42]

Workshop Tuesday here in the UK 🇬🇧.

[@tonyc.4528]

THAT is EXCELLENT work done, gentlemen. I tip my hat to all!!

[@jimgray6864]

Just when I think I can't be any more impressed with his skills he does something like this. Unbelievable.

[@bluerebel01]

Such talent. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing.

[@TheKraut]

You guys are the studs of the tank restoration community. I aim to visit your museum before I die.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Boys, well done your skills are superior quality and that tank will last forever, cheers.

[@jarryan2136]

tip of a hat to ye all down there amazed by the dedication and skill and a dream to watch come to life every week keep up the good work lads amazing craftmanship by all

[@paulcooper2897]

He's an artist! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@schwabrichard9829]

Beau is a master craftsman!! He knows how to eat an Elephant!! Your entire crew is amazing!

[@gregedmand9939]

When you consider this welding would have been originally done with a jig... Kudos to Beau for his skilled work!

[@lelandnanny967]

I am always amazed at the craftsmanship. Just amazing.

[@thagemizer]

A real masterpiece of metalworking and fabrication by Beau and the team! Such a pleasure to see it coming all together! And great commentary, videography and editing by Kurt, taking us all along for the ride!! Thank you!!

[@BufftatJunkie]

Thank you for this series, it’s everything I love to see and more.

[@davekreitzer4358]

As always , great work mate !

[@Try_Again_Bragg]

that pivot point work is amazing

[@andrewzanto8591]

Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail.

[@Bill53AD]

Master craftsmen. Beautiful work Beau. Nice machine job Glen.

[@John_Sharrock]

Absolutely spectacular! 👍

[@mariasaunders1982]

You all are absolutely astounding! We happen to come upon the site while watching different WWII programs, so excited we found you guys! Keep up the amazing work!

[@obsidianjane4413]

Its fascinating that the StuG's gun mount is its own complete assembly, very similar to a towed field gun. It doesn't seem to take advantage of the vehicle's structure or armor to tie into to take the recoil stresses like later casemate vehicles like the Jagdpanzer. The evolution of AFVs made manifest in a beautiful reconstruction. Thanks!

[@Vtarngpb]

Pretty crazy to think that sheet steel that thin could support a 75mm gun, never mind the recoil! 🤯

[@Panzermeister36]

​@@Vtarngpbwell, the recoil is dampened by the recuperators which are not present (at least to such a degree) on towed field guns.

[@Panzermeister36]

That stems from the fact that the StuG was developed very early in the war, when the vehicle's armour and internal structure would not have been sufficient to hang the gun as it is on a Jagdpanzer IV for example. Note that the Jagdpanzer 38 (Hetzer) uses a similar system as the StuG for mounting the gun, as it is a relatively light vehicle as well.

[@obsidianjane4413]

@@Panzermeister36 That isn't really true. The StuG III was a welded structure that was easily capable of taking the stresses and loads from the gun. They didn't because they hadn't learned that they could yet. You had the vehicle guys and the gun guys all doing their own thing.

[@terrysmith4831]

Out-freaking-standing !

[@leonkrouwel1878]

Early bird! Thanks from an European fan 🙂

[@andrewbegg9944]

Absolute pleasure watching you work Sir, therapy for all of those of us who are retired engineers and need some metal stuff.

[@jeffkeith637]

I really enjoy watching Beau's work. But I have to admit watching that bolt spin in to the mounting pinion was just glorious.

[@ancliuin2459]

Great work! Being essentially a desktop worker, I find it absolutely fascinating to watch this stuff grow.

[@harpomarx7777]

Thanks, Beau .. and thanks to Kurtis for the great video work too!

[@nachtsumhalbzwei]

What a outstanding skill Beau have, absolute perfekt and allways nice to watch, thanks for sharing.

[@JoeyWebber955]

I can`t imagine the force it took to warp the original that much .

[@charlesemerson6763]

Master metal man Beau. What a top job.

[@Johnc259]

Kurt, I believe I have listened to some of your other work. I listen to a large amount of documentaries concerning WWII. A few weeks ago I listened to the subject of the Australian Army verses the Japanese. I thought “I’ve heard that voice before”. I apologize if I’m wrong. However, it was an extremely well done piece. I learned a great deal. You are a talented person. 🎉🎉🎉. Be safe. Peace 🎉🎉🎉

[@shed66215]

Amazing skill & knowledge to work it all out and put this together, given that the original was bent and distorted so much out of shape, but to see that pivot pin go in topped it off. Great skills all round.

[@marcusmohlin2454]

Wow!! So cool to see how this was actually done!

[@peterslaby9782]

When this thing is finally finished people are going to fly in from around the world to see it.

[@murmaider2]

Beau is a master of his craft

[@exharkhun5605]

Beautiful work by Beau, but your editing of the video is top notch too. 👍👍

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Looks absolutely stunning you can tell beau was trained very well but he has it in himself as well as an incredible fabricator So looking forward to next week 👍👍

[@bumblebeebob]

I'm rather surprised that the pivot bearing is so small. I would have guessed it needed to be a foot or so in diameter. And how thin the steel is that makes up the mount. Again, l would have guessed heavy castings. And Beau's skill in fabricating a new one is nothing short of amazing! Thanks for the great vids!

[@tbrown7662]

My thoughts exactly...that it could take such recoil is a feat of engineering in itself

[@neilfairless4589]

Damn Beau you have some talent. That is a work of art, as always. Kurtis another cracking update mate.

[@kalaharimine]

That's some mad metalworking skills 👌

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

Skill, skill, skill. What a brilliant fabricator he is! And the guy on the camera isn't too shabby either 😉

[@stevesankey6339]

One word for the work you do down there......amazing and Thank you for doing what you do 🇬🇧

[@johnbradshaw354]

Brilliant Work Beau, Well done!👍

[@markfoster6369]

Amazing skill.its taking shape slowly but surely 👌

[@jmsmaxwell]

Very nice fabrication, take a lot of practice and skill with attention to detail,

[@markedwards158]

When I see the time, effort and skill that goes into restoring these, I am blown away. But, how in earth did they build this efficiently back in the 40’s? It must have taken them ages to turn them out in sufficient numbers.