This isn't just a few lads playing with a tank. This is history being made and a documented restoration in full. Phenomenal attention to detail and well done Jack on all the cleaning, polishing and painting. Love this series
@mattgraham19837 ай бұрын
I said it before and I'll say it again, those that tinker with "old steel" are gold👍
@iatsd7 ай бұрын
fvck that. ted's the only one doing any real work.
@Drakonniz7 ай бұрын
As a disabled U.S. Army Abrams mechanic.. I really enjoy watching you guys do your rebuild work. I have to admit to some jealousy over the fact that you all get to do this work, and I can not. Working on Military equipment was something I loved more than anything. Good job on the project so far.
@chrisbacon30717 ай бұрын
Hey I have a question for you, what’s your most hated thing about this Abrams.
@Drakonniz7 ай бұрын
@@chrisbacon3071 at the time I served.. it was the crew of the tanks. Some of the things I had to deal with were beyond tolerance. If you mean about the tank specifically... it would have to be {redacted redacted redacted redacted, redacted}. I hope that answers your question.
@chrisbacon30717 ай бұрын
@@Drakonniz That’s Perfect 🤣🤣🤣
@lesliepaulkovacs64427 ай бұрын
You know it’s Mediocre Britain when Jack is wearing a Ball Cap supporting the Cleveland Browns AMERICAN Football Team.
@Drakonniz7 ай бұрын
@@lesliepaulkovacs6442 football sucks. I would rather be working on tanks.
@myshra_7 ай бұрын
My favourite bit of this series is someone had to go to the tank museum board and say "i found a dog, a mechanic and a man in a hi-vis and think we should give them the barn for giggles"
@merr34537 ай бұрын
Ted is the best forklift driver i have ever seen
@mrwolf93357 ай бұрын
Way better than anyone at amazon 😂
@robertstibz95067 ай бұрын
What is Ted paid ?
@mustang-hovercraft7 ай бұрын
@@robertstibz9506 Not enough!
@johnnapier81927 ай бұрын
How many forklift drivers can do the job, and supervise, while doing the odd search for any itinerant fleas or ticks, with their teeth?
@mrwolf93357 ай бұрын
@@robertstibz9506 wdym lol ted gets to sneek off and eat poo
@denis94507 ай бұрын
From a retired engineer I love your sense of humour mixed with the correct amount of professionalism don't change Kind Regards from Liverpool
@billywindsock95977 ай бұрын
That engine bay is an absolute thing of beauty. I think it is the red linkages that tip the whole build from great to outstanding.
@mikeandhev7 ай бұрын
Ted is taking direct responsibility for this FV4005 project and it shows in the quality of work on the project. Ted is a safe set of paws on this one. 🐕
@TheMrWoodsman7 ай бұрын
Sunday morning with a nice cup of coffee and a Mr Hewes video, life is good!
@torben61377 ай бұрын
Yes.. perfect to sit and watch this on a cozy sunday morning. Fantastic to watch you guys restoring those awesome machines 😊
@_dillybyte_7 ай бұрын
It’s 4:55 AM in 🇨🇦, and I’m watching some British guy restore a tank 😭
@nickyburnell7 ай бұрын
Ask if you can borrow it to deal with Trudeo
@triton4017 ай бұрын
That looks like the best and most difficult Airfix kit ever, i bet you loved laying it out on the floor all painted and awsome looking before assembly. Keep making the movies we all love em!!!
@akula97137 ай бұрын
Jack has done a fantastic job! Top man!
@bullockjj7 ай бұрын
Joe, it's not often that I take iseue with you but you're wrong that Britain isn't still great. It is. It's people like you and your team that make it great. J
@brianwillson95677 ай бұрын
Agreed and not agreed. MOST of Britain is now sh1te, with some gems of greatness like the mr hewes team.
@alandoherty82797 ай бұрын
Another great video, but could you lose the “elevator music”, no need for it,thanks.
@bmf30007 ай бұрын
Well said @bullockjj 👍🏻
@brianwillson95677 ай бұрын
If a BBC license was worth nearly 200 pounds ( in reality not worth 200 pence) a 'mr hewes video license' must be value at twice that.
@aarondavies84867 ай бұрын
And he don't employ kiddy fiddlers
@scott-mc5hm7 ай бұрын
@@aarondavies8486 i do have some concerns about Mr best
@yibbo07 ай бұрын
@@aarondavies8486 You sure about that Jack seems a bit suspicious
@forcesfarming85117 ай бұрын
@@aarondavies8486They confessed that a few episodes ago 😂
@Bigzut7 ай бұрын
@@yibbo0 but he’s not even that bad
@bassbrains7 ай бұрын
Engine bay is looking great
@assassinlexx19937 ай бұрын
So far this looks better than anything the factory standard. As always if in doubt slap a coat of copper anti-seize. Beer and anti-seize are the best inventions.
@suzukiyesteryear7 ай бұрын
I quite agree, however not necessarily in that order…
@mikehunt32227 ай бұрын
Along with sliced bread and the indoor sh*tter.
@assassinlexx19937 ай бұрын
@@mikehunt3222 Tp instead of pine cones😬
@marcusfenix8917 ай бұрын
You know it’s gonna be a good job when Ted oversees the work !!!
@johnd72887 ай бұрын
Ted the foreman and the crew have done a great job ! Great video again !
@daithiosioradain33807 ай бұрын
You guys got a great payoff in terms of a very smooth reinstall because of top class preparation and layout. Plus you really know your stuff. A pleasure to watch.
@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd7 ай бұрын
Ted has done an absolutely stunning job there Particularly when you consider what he's had to work with 👏👏👏
@anthonywilson48737 ай бұрын
Water pump pliers make a real tidy job of folding lock tabs, the tab needs a slight lift but then use water pump pliers to get a clean fold. Brilliant work great team love the banter.
@rmetcalfe82087 ай бұрын
Perhaps a DJ or morning suit Joe, Jack to accompany that spotless work of art !!
@gavinniles607 ай бұрын
What a skilled fork lift driver Ted is without his help there could have been alot more swaring and scratch paint work Yet again you have made another great video Thanks lads
@kevinchamberlain79287 ай бұрын
Young Ted is an excellent, well-nourished, Tank Hound.
@bobwilcox11477 ай бұрын
She's very much Jacks baby, you can see his pride in what's been achieved and rightly so! I reckon when you give it back, he'll be down the tank museum every weekend polishing it and shining its nuts!
@MrChazMan1217 ай бұрын
Your camera work/ filming was really good in this video! Awesome work
@Tesserae7 ай бұрын
Yes! Not too much shaky cam this time, which gives me motion sickness and I have to skip the video until it stabilizes.
@kittehgo7 ай бұрын
I am happy to see that Ted is working and not just supervising. It's also great to see that he is forklift certified, as opposed to an alarming amount of frogs that aren't..
@craigevans61567 ай бұрын
Well done Ted, they couldn’t have done it without you!
@carlwilson17727 ай бұрын
Fantastic film. I admire your dedication to a quality restore.
@dihler557 ай бұрын
I love the contrast of all the nice clean parts and your work attire in the beginning.
@uksmudgesmith7 ай бұрын
Ted always improves you lot’s efficiency
@Lego92157 ай бұрын
3am in Wisconsin loving these vids every time they come out shout out to Oshkosh they make some crazy trucks idk if they have any in the uk
@nigelbostock42707 ай бұрын
Oshkosh are used as aviation fuel bowsers in the British army
@Jin-Ro7 ай бұрын
My son recently left the British Army, he drove the Oshkosh amongst others. Beast.
@grifa49677 ай бұрын
Ahhhhh a Sunday morning isn't complete without a video from Mr Hewes! 🥰
@JimWattsHereNow7 ай бұрын
Ah it’s grand seeing Ted pass on his knowledge to you young ones.
@cptherr33097 ай бұрын
What a nice Sunday to wake up to with a fresh brew. That mint engine compartment is a serious eye candy.
@SuperBlaek7 ай бұрын
Ted has some great people working for him
@xavierjiang71127 ай бұрын
that's actually looking real snazzy. Quite some incredible work on the rustbucket.
@stco24267 ай бұрын
Well done everyone, especially Jack. When the parts were laid out on the ground at the start, I thought it looked a bit like a giant Airfix model minus the plastic frame. Love the attention to detail and effort here. It's already very rewarding and will be brilliant!
@andrewhumphries40297 ай бұрын
Glad to see Director Ted made sure all was perfect
@grahambaker93777 ай бұрын
Looks very neat and tidy coming along really well , Ted is so cool by the way.
@wolvetica7 ай бұрын
the fact that you're restoring such a niche piece of history, keeping it alive and maintained in such a way, is phenomenal, and deserves all respect
@JonathanDerrett7 ай бұрын
Absolute pleasure to watch. I always look forward to your videos, Joe and Jack. Keep up the fantastic work you are doing. Yours is one of the greatest KZbin channels out there in my opinion.
@tinman71307 ай бұрын
I love the nonchalance of Ted as he rides shotgun on the fork lift. No fear just along for the ride
@graememorrison3337 ай бұрын
Lovely job chaps. With a bit of luck you'll get Haribo sending you a big box of treats too!
@Calamity_Jack7 ай бұрын
What a feeling it must be for you guys to assemble such pristine pieces back together for a change! Nary a spot of rust or speck of dirt to be seen. It's already looking fantastic - can't wait to see more of it! You all deserve big, big pints after this job - drinks on Seb!
@simonfowler12907 ай бұрын
Cracking job, testament to Jack's hard work!
@Darkusto7 ай бұрын
Spectacular work lads. Looks amazing, and looks like grand work. And of course, Ted being there is the crucial thing, keeping an eye on the whole job. I'm sure Bovington will be happy with the Ted Certification.
@paulandsueroberts41217 ай бұрын
Ted is the most laidback dog I’ve ever seen.
@joanbutler35077 ай бұрын
In 1967 68 i worked for Rolls Royce and built the V12 proto type great engine and nice to see taking care of them . love your vids keep em coming from Canada.
@ejharrop14167 ай бұрын
The tank is looking brilliant and am pleased to see that Ted is leading the way. His calm demeanor and attention to detail is well apparent. Amazing to think that you lot have done this massive job, in a shed down by the river with two spanners, an adjustable wrench and a big hammer. When it was originally built they had hundreds of hands, in a massive factory full of hoists and torches and all well supervised by some suites and clipboards. Well done, cheers.
@andrewward35427 ай бұрын
I like watching Fixing tanks and other vehicles to see the tanks back Back in working order, And not being left to Scrap keep up the good work
@paoloviti61567 ай бұрын
I can see that you guys are back to your favourite Tonka toy with the very important help of recently promoted of Ted! The Fv 4005 looks better than new, great job as always 👍👍👍👍
@johndenton55557 ай бұрын
Always good to see Ted on the scene, then we know Joe & Jack were properly supervised.
@BoggleVision7 ай бұрын
Another great vid starring Ted the ace forklift driver, is there no end to his talents.
@patrickarmstrong41317 ай бұрын
Outstanding!!!!! I hope the people at the museum will give all your hard work the recognition you all deserve by maybe having a video of your excellent work posted on a nice flat screen TV next to this vehicle In the museum.
@enormhi7 ай бұрын
Had no idea Ted was forklift certified! What a legend
@markblundell94617 ай бұрын
A great start to my day. There is something magical in watching military equipment being restored .
@scottrussell38627 ай бұрын
Morning, tea and Mr Hewes...... Pretty good way to start the day.
@theflyingfool7 ай бұрын
FV4005 is beginning to look magnificent!! Well done lads!
@1701enter7 ай бұрын
Well worth the wait , good stuff chaps!
@nilo707 ай бұрын
The fact that the engine mounts are part of the water cooling system is wild ! Cheers From California 😎
@Null_an_Void7 ай бұрын
Amazing work on a unique piece of history, Can't wait to see it finished and running.
@minkster50547 ай бұрын
Superb work. I guess jack has a strong back - another job he's been carrying. Look forward to the next one.
@zeberdee19727 ай бұрын
Looking better than the day it came off the production line all those years ago .Well done she is looking good and a cool video 👍
@PumaTwoU7 ай бұрын
I was looking forward to this vid. Honestly many folks have zero appreciation of how much work something like this restoration is. I'm hoping all the upcoming work goes smoothly for you, you've approached this with lots of logic and careful consideration of process. More cider for you both I say!
@dano45727 ай бұрын
THAT TED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LUV THE GUY!!
@wimpietel7 ай бұрын
Great work and,very nice to see,how it is make😅.
@1chish7 ай бұрын
Guys my OCD is mightily impressed with the attention to every detail. But its the details that make the overall project right. Right? That this would all go well was never in doubt as Ted was overseeing every move. I will have to get the P38 finished and get up to the Museum to see how it all turned out first hand.
@samzala7 ай бұрын
It somehow feels wrong seeing an engine bay that clean. But what a beauty.
@schwabrichard98297 ай бұрын
That is a thing of beauty gentlemen! Jack has gone beyond mere restoration, more like a time machine view on assembly day!👍
@Ballentyne8177 ай бұрын
Well done Jack thats some cracking effort on the refurb and paint jobs
@CriticoolHit7 ай бұрын
Ted riding the forklift was absolute top.
@Marvin_The_Martian7 ай бұрын
A pair of the finest safety socks please quartermaster!
@Skidderoperator7 ай бұрын
Pakistani safety sandals would be better.
@pete.theeggbox7 ай бұрын
thank the Lord, finally Ted has seen sense in showing you how to operate the fork lift properly - although when moving you should really keep the load low keeping the centre of gravity low, you'll learn that when things go slightly whoops when off road, and by that time Ted would have foreseen this and jumped well clear, self preservation Yet again Jack has performed a miracle of paint inside the engine bay, great job Jack
@dreb2227 ай бұрын
It’s crazy to see you guys still so bundled up. I’m here in Phoenix, AZ and we’re already hitting 100 degrees F/ 37 degrees C in the spring.
@AdriaanScheepers-x5x7 ай бұрын
Well done guys ! I've last seen what you are doing so well , is during the upgrading of our old Centurion tanks to the Olifant tanks here in South Africa ...
@jfro58677 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that, you chaps can really do a nice job when you get your A game on. 👍
@Gazman1107 ай бұрын
Brilliant work as always boys, however Ted on the forklift truck made it for me. Great video and info. Thank you
@philhermetic7 ай бұрын
I bet its cleaner and better than when it were new! Cracking work men! Phil
@MasterSawdust7 ай бұрын
A work of passion i see! a film title would be 'the passion of the FV4 005 tankee' wonderful video!
@alanmoffat44547 ай бұрын
THATS CLEANER THAN ANY NEW ISSUED VEHICLES I GOT FROM THE SAME ARMY. 😮😊
@donaldschmitt40197 ай бұрын
Love Ted, had a dog in High Scholl with the exact same coloring and same attitude, had to be around me where ever I went
@marklelohe37547 ай бұрын
Very photogenic and camera conscious is your Ted, always ready with the right pose. Excellent job chaps, what a beauty. Easier to build it than to maintain it, I'm thinking. Looking forward to the next vid.
@ianmeasures85727 ай бұрын
This has been brilliant from the outset. Great to see how much attention to detail has been taken. And trying to do all your other jobs as well..... FAir play lads!
@Stubear223747 ай бұрын
What’s a great job for Ted the VP of quality control he gets to eat treats, smell butts sleep a lot and supervise the operation of the forklift, and yelp at you when your not doing it right
@anthonywilson48737 ай бұрын
Clever dual use of engine mounting frames and coolant supply. No long rubber pipes to fail and good use of space.
@mattjenkins72167 ай бұрын
Jack does a fantastic job with the paint and appears purpose built for engine compartment assembly. Let's hope St. Nick Enterprises doesn't steal him back.
@macles90517 ай бұрын
I am genuinely excited to see the finished FV4005 and people's reactions.
@AlisonFort7 ай бұрын
Ted❤ I hope he’s going to be invited to TankFest after all his hard work!
@riggers62147 ай бұрын
You guys deserve a medal - seriously - a genuine medal - or at the very least, some formal recognition. What you lads do is bl**dy amazing - and thoroughly entertaining into the bargain!!
@davidmontgomery61707 ай бұрын
Great rebuild guys hope Ted gets his crane certification soon.
@mikeray15447 ай бұрын
Looks like 10 pounds of apparatus stuffed in a 5 pound bag Sir- outstanding work from old Navy mechanic....
@reddo847 ай бұрын
tidy work team. Thanks for the upload Jim
@Ben-in6qh7 ай бұрын
You boys should look at getting all the bolts and hardware zink plated, lasts for years 👌
@depleteduraniumcowboy35167 ай бұрын
It is a good deal that y'all have Ted to look after y'all. Things are looking good. Very cool to get to see the details of the FV40005 build.
@timbo92007 ай бұрын
I reckon Ted has it all worked out and passes instructions to Joe and Jack using telepathy, otherwise known as the dog and bone. You are doing an amazing job fellas.
@frankrose28537 ай бұрын
Another great job by Ted.
@Chloe_Staddon7 ай бұрын
I think a plush Ted would be a great addition to the merch store, so everyone can have their own supervisor!
@madaboutmilitaria36307 ай бұрын
Looking fantastic, almost as tidy as Jacks mum.
@IAmTheCoastalGhost7 ай бұрын
The music you used for the timelapse fit really well in my opinion. Keep up the great editing like that, I enjoyed it. Relaxing vibes 👍