Rebuilding the Worlds Biggest (FV4005)

In this Video we fit the 183mm main gun and the rear ground spade.
Some great progress has been made but there is still a long way to go before we are ready for Tank fest.
This Project wouldn’t have been possible without
‪@WorldOfTanksOfficialChannel‬ & ‪@thetankmuseum‬
And not to mention each and everyone who personally donated money to this build!
mrhewes.co.uk

[@babalonkie]

I saw a mess... then i saw a centurion... now i see a FV4005. Well done team.

[@Noxidsignorantia]

I really wanna go see it and the IS-3 this year but alas I don't think it will be happening.

[@TutelTankTanker]

Bro the hull is kinda funky not gonna lie

[@stco2426]

Exactly. Soooo good.

[@benwinter2420]

KV something something belated UK

[@80chuma]

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[@n0bby_Barnden]

I really think there needs to be a TED talk about the FV at this year's Tankfest. I'd love to see Ted explaining how he doggedly persevered through the course of this massive project without even a paws to gnaw on any potential bones of contention.

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

Ffs 🤦‍♂️😂

[@ianmiles7916]

TED's a dog though😆

[@GTiR23]

This idea is not to be sniffed at!

[@speedster29]

"He's right. Ain't no rule says a dog can't give a TED talk."

[@Ian-zb3rp]

If it's a warts and all talk it could be a bit ruff

[@NATOenthusiast]

All we need now is the 183mm HESH shell! 😁

[@KV-222_a]

id love to watch jack pick one up lol

[@theopdiamond8349]

we need to get some certified company to make like a couple dozen 183mm blanks just for shits and giggles, because, as they mentioned in the previous video, the gun fires!!! or imagine an actual 183mm HESH... the demonstrations at tankfest would go CRAZY

[@FlippDogg75]

I'd just about swim to England from Canada to see that gun fire

[@isickofit]

And, ten minutes later, if you chaps don’t mind waiting! Another 183mm pill..

[@Hewitt_himself]

today were at dover, over there is France.... or was

[@scottbruner9266]

3:41 awesomely beautiful way you are going to get that rooftop cal .50. Getting all our support first in a public video, doesn’t leave the Tank Museum many options….😂

[@babalonkie]

You can even see the holes in the turret for the roof mounted MG... THAT very turret had the MG installed at one point.

[@TheSavageRepairman]

Indeed, it is only right to restore every option that was on the original vehicle. Otherwise, it is simply heartbreaking to stop the restoration so short of completion. In addition to the MG, the access door appears to have some sort of sliding plate on it with a large X. I wish to know what the purpose of that was for.

[@TheOnlyNate115]

it would have had the .50 cal as some sort of sighting gun quite possibly not for infantry, that probably had it first before they developed the ammunition to match the balistic properties of the 183mm (b)hesh for the coaxial 7.62. thats my best guess atleast

[@oddball_the_blue]

WT/WOT can we expect an update then?

[@berryreading4809]

Looked like an M2 .50 cal, and given the location of the Browning and the firing position, and the type of vehicle it's on, it sure looks to be the typical very optimistic air defense armament... 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@TheSavageRepairman]

That gun looks as if it belongs in a shore defense battery. MASSIVE! This channel and Aus Armor give me so much pleasure. Thank you tremendously lads from the bottom of my heart for your efforts in bringing armor history back to life.

[@schwabrichard9829]

That or a light cruiser!

[@FrontSideBus]

Well it's nearly 8 inches. Most cruisers in WW2 only had 6 inch guns lol.

[@davehann8178]

Defence, Defence, DefenCe!

[@Lavachips]

Thats also the only one in the world, its as rare as the Maus

[@justv7536]

To be fair, it WAS a ship gun, the British simply repurposed it because it'd defeat the heavy Russian armour the Soviets were putting out!

[@ChopperMeir]

100% got yourselves into the history books with this awesome project. Massive props to everyone that's worked on the worlds deadliest barn.

[@tlrfun3]

What i like is that there is NOT a hi-viz jacket insight and people just getting on with it. 👍👌

[@somersethuscarl2938]

it's been to warm for their hi-vis

[@JT-ry5ei]

Nothing wrong with hi-viz mate. It probably doesn't matter much with so few people working on the project but on big jobs it does save lifes being able to see people that otherwise might blend into the background.

[@ruzziasht349]

@@JT-ry5ei lifes or lives? I can never remember.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@ruzziasht349lives, always has been.

[@AureliusTempest]

​@@ruzziasht349 its lives but it still works nonetheless

[@theopdiamond8349]

honestly one of if not THE greatest restoration project on youtube, tied with the restoration of the locomotive 89001. really well done lads !!

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Mr Hewes, you and your team should be ridiculously proud of your stunning achievement 👍

[@1chish]

"Oh my that IS a big one!" Just a bonkers idea that only us Brits could concoct. But can you imagine the target that would make? Lovely restoration job though Lads & Lasses AGAIN! Some lovely Old Skool engineering on brackets and pivots and they all went in sweet as you like. FunFact: Aussie Wednesday Workshop gave you guys a mention this week.....

[@jimmydesouza4375]

Nothing exceptional about "large gun in giant unarmored box". KV-2 or the German Heuschrecke for WW2 examples. The only real notable one is the KV-2 because it was the only one that went beyond the prototype stage.

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Us Brits are very inventive but not always in a practical way for instance ; " The Panjandrum was designed to reach speeds of 60 miles per hour and to smash through 10-foot walls of concrete. Shaped like a massive wagon wheel, the weapon was equipped with about 70 rockets and packed with explosives " Nearly killed a dog during tests.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@WOFFY-qc9teit was a complete dog, during tests.

[@donkeykong7777]

Come on Tank Museum, we demand that top mount -50 set up, I'm loving that spent casing slide. That'll be the cherry on the cake 🍰

[@micklong3618]

I effing love this, cannot articulate how much joy you guys give me. Icheck every morning for new shit, the T34 and JB chiefy are just distractions, totally obsessed with the FV4005 now, its taken over my life. Nice to see Bestie's sarcastic face on, and Jack must be enjoying married life as he hardly swore at all. Keep at it team, you lot are by far the best show on the Web.

[@JAJAJA99999]

The view in front of the FV4005 with that gun is monstrous. What a beast. Cracking job team, patiently managed by Ted.

[@johnd7288]

Looking good Ted ! The men are doing great job looking very smart !

[@safn1949]

Well done, about 49 years ago, in Grafenwoehr, Germany, I watched the M60A2 fire the 152mm main gun, and, the M551 Sheridan, that wretched piece of junk, also fire the 152mm and lift the front 2 road wheels off the ground. Lots of fun.

[@Goose_Farquit]

You guys crack me up with the banter and the school boy humor! the FV4005 is looking fantastic. Great video,.

[@uk-hon5769]

Brilliant series. You are all doing a fantastic job. You all do quality work!

[@markhague4533]

You guys should be so proud of the work you all have put into project. It would nice to think that Bovington would put more projects your way.

[@PaulRhB]

Like the detail on the fuel tank cradle. Subtle signature 👍🏻 Overall cracking job!

[@KV-222_a]

HES DONE IT!!!! CONGRATS HEWES!!!

[@clungepoker6749]

Outstanding progress, I have told my missus she needs to watch all your 4005 videos so she knows how much work has gone into the restoration when we see it running at Tankfest 😁👍🏻

[@schwabrichard9829]

You talk about a silk purse from a sows ear. That is a beautiful job! The crown jewel of tank Fest!!!

[@thenaylorl6913]

I always wanted to see the FV4005 restored since I saw it rusting outside of the tank museum in 2018 and didn't know that it was there but was always a massive fan of the vehicle on world of tanks so very big thank you.

[@robinjohnson6816]

18.37, what a great observation, "I can see the veins on the back of his neck." Nothing like a bit of encouragement.

[@hayleyxyz]

Kinda amazing how well balanced that gun is to balance on the trunion like that

[@RobertWillis-c8f]

Ted looks well impressed with your work on the FV4005

[@brandons9398]

She is really coming together! You guys are doing a fantastic job! Of course, Theodore is on the job😊

[@phillloyd7359]

That style of 50cal MG mount here in Australia were going to be mounted on our International 4x4 and 6x6 trucks of the 1950~60s. However they never were so they are around NOS. And do turn up here at Military swap meets etc. Keep up the good work guys!

[@mrgrumpy9077]

Love watching you guys work on all the equipment it's a pleasure , all that skill and attention to detail thanks for the videos. 👍 jack would look great in an army uniform if you can find one small enough 🤣🧑‍🔧🇬🇧

[@gilleyb1900]

Its looking fantastic so far Joe, brilliant job from you and the team. Just think when it’s finished you can sit with a cider in hand look at it and think - look what we have achieved! Stunning cant wait until it’s finished.

[@nicholasviney5975]

It's looking proper nice, I think Jack took it like a champ you can tell that's not the first time he's been forked in the rear.

[@johnnunn8688]

You filthy beast! 😂🤣

[@clivehibburt]

Fabulous job lot hard work by all the crew looking great can’t wait to see it move ,see Ted doing a good job 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@markclifton14]

The FV4005 is looking great. I would have loved to been around. When they fired that huge gun , back in the day. That would have been awesome. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Paddington60]

Matt Foden must be very proud of his siblings, Yellow Foden and the two Fork Lift Fodens. Matt Foden does sound good when he's lifting and lowering. Well done Ted, Lads, and Lassies, good job all round!

[@bertoltb13]

Cheers for another great video, brilliant work on the FV4005. Can you imagine being in that turret when they fired that massive bleeding cannon!

[@PumaTwoU]

Excellent! Looking forward to the last few touches. So close to the finish line now!

[@TheBlackEventorizon]

"And when they saw the mighty Tank Mountain, they reacted with Awe!" "Awwwwww..." "I said, awe. A. W. E." "Oooooooo!" "That's better." Very much a massive case of Oooooooo!

[@MickHurst65]

Stoked to see the boom stick fitted, the FV4005 is looking wicked. Needs the 50 cal for sure, one pic is enough, it was on there once and recorded. You've gotta put an I identify as a Foden sticker on it somewhere. Great job done by all of you, and well supervised Ted.

[@ManiacRacing]

This Shitbarn might be the single coolest toy on earth. If only you could use the gun!

[@babalonkie]

Deathbarn is far more fitting.

[@Noxidsignorantia]

The gun works hahaha just no ammo left in the world, unless some madman remanufactures some.

[@Gingerfox23]

in theory its owned by the museum, which is run by the military, who could(given enough money) reactivate the gun and fire blanks out of it

[@gregsbiplays9899]

Why call it a shit barn

[@ManiacRacing]

@@gregsbiplays9899 "Shitbarn" is the nickname it has on World of Tanks, where I first learned about the FV4005. On the game, it's a giant derp gun, known for deleting players when the game smiled on your shot. It got the "Shit" part because when the game did not smile, you were lucky to hit the county you aimed at. Lol

[@ajfessey_landpirate8014]

Awesome job. The welds, the paint, the attention to detail.....well done lads 👏

[@jimbob4447]

Jack could probably move himself into the turret. Would be like a 3 bed semi for someone his size.

[@KV-222_a]

everyone else sleeps in the engine compartment

[@Skidderoperator]

Good size target

[@Ibis117]

Super stuff, never doubted you for a moment. Top wiggling by Seb.

[@onemansjunk01]

Clear to see the inspiration for the AT-ST

[@martinpendlebury5820]

Nice job all!! Looking forward to seeing it finished.... At least you are in safe hands with Ted around 😊

[@teamidris]

The spade pins went in very nicely. Yay to the welder for not distorting them :o)

[@smeg568]

Top notch work as usual Ted. Hopefully all be done on time for Tankfest

[@Dornacgove]

Can't beat good management

[@badhippo]

What an astounding achievement - you lads have brought back to life something that I thought would only ever be seen in a video game. Seeing the hull shaping up, the turret being mounted, and that huge spade on the back - just so good. And then seeing that massive cannon being mated with the turret..... just wow. I can't wait to see it in all it's glory at Tankfest. You guys are the best!

[@darrenhawken9766]

Fantastic job, great teamwork, some skilled workmanship there 👌. Hopefully a resounding success with the Tank museum/ World of Tanks .There's only one crew to take on the TOG to get running that's Hewes and crew 👌💨💨

[@markburton8303]

That is fu*king brilliant, wll done Joe and team. #GoodAndHard ;)

[@assassinlexx1993]

So much hard work. The team has on and off camera are clever fitting this massive tank.

[@MatSpeedle]

Cracking job lads! This is an amazing transformation for the old girl!

[@Scimiter1948]

Great work guys, the FV4005 is looking brilliant.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi guys, you are doing some really great work, the FV4005 is a true beast, and will be a grest addition to whst ever museum it is going to, congratulations on the fantastic work, it would be the perfect vehicle for a Friday night date trip down the local High St, you all need to come down to Australia and visit the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

[@alastairmcmurray4873]

Brilliant stuff! I started watching a few years ago for the MVs, but could watch you lot work on anything mechanical, it’s like Top Gear (Clarkson, Hammond & May) without the scripting. All good programming is about genuine fun human interaction, your team have that priceless gift. Just like the US channel ‘Junkyard Digs’.

[@richieixtar5849]

You lot are great, Great team getting things done and having fun! :)

[@johnnapier8192]

My! What a big gun you got there! 🤣Truly outstanding work, Lads! Well done!

[@gussyshield2456]

Love the Bose 802 & 302 combination on the wall!

[@philglover2973]

Awesome video thanks for your time and consideration top job top team looking good 🇬🇧🔧🛠️🤠

[@charlesteton]

You guys are seriously the Boss at this!!! Well done, so fun watching. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrHewes]

Thank you

[@chalkster4723]

Great work guys. Really good update. You're continuing to do a Stirling Job 🏆

[@MartinFutter70]

Lovely work so far... Nice work with the forklifts 👌

[@stco2426]

Awesome. So much to really like here including the massive game of 'open air Operation' to feed the mantlet over the mahussive gun. So much hard work here also and the fork lift pushing was really fun. Might this be an Olympic sport? Can Jack have it sofa cushions back after fitting the gun spade and do tell him that only motorbiles before 1973 can have number plates on three lines. Ask me how I know!

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Wow the size of that gun is impressive. Love the creativity of using the two forklifts to push that behemoth into the shed.

[@MikeDent]

Seb did a thing. Amazing video guys, really well done. Pats on the back all round 🎉❤

[@brucehemming9749]

Great video love the work being done on restoration nicely done… thanks for sharing 🍻👍

[@alexcarroll3565]

I love to see the growth of this channel. It's well deserved!!!

[@cheesegrater..]

it really does look amazing. can't wait to see this thing at tank fest this year

[@justingrainger6627]

Can't beat watching blokes piss around with tools, tanks and machinery, sheer bliss.....

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Another stonking video👍. Superb work chaps

[@badgood1970]

That was brilliant lads. Well done and please keep them coming.

[@trevor20988]

getting pro with the mic now. Great job on the FV

[@johncrook7705]

Fantastic rebuild and a workmanship to be proud of. Now Amazon sell the shells so why not give a try? You know we all want too!!

[@Ayane13b]

Wow, jack makes that turret look almost like a full size house!

[@darrenpriestley01]

I'm immensely proud of you guys! Keep up the great work! Well done!

[@studarbyshire3851]

Brilliant job you’ve all done on this 👏🏼 well done to everyone involved.

[@AngryCanine]

Oh boy SPUD is really looking like it once did 70 or so years ago. I can't wait to see this tank drive around the track at Tank Fest... through a live stream, shame I can't actually be there, but maybe someday I will see it in its finished state, rolling around the track showing off its big ass gun to everyone who before only saw the tank as a stationary gate guard for so many years.

[@matthewvanvliet9280]

It’s looking really good guys. Great job.

[@leenewman4344]

Love that set of self-propelled steps you have there!

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

Safe as houses!

[@grahambaker9377]

Great post Ted, D9 and Foden and the huge gun looking good well done

[@paultanker5606]

G'day to you again,once more well done to you and your crew,it looks so much better than the Forlorn Monster I saw out side the Tank Museum all those many years ago, once again spot on Squire! Perth West Aust.

[@CheetoCannon]

Starting to look really good. Glad you guys are able to do this.

[@Stubear22374]

You guys have done a fantastic job, just look at that beauty what an achievement it’s looks amazing fantastic work. And the advert for fairy washing up liquid and the baby came to mind for some reason

[@DraftySatyr]

Must admit, that advert came to mind for me too.

[@ianwestmoreland5950]

Well done lads, that's a tremendous job! Hopefully the pressure to finish will start to ease. 👏

[@johngell4842]

Well done gang looking super all that work coming together now And Teddy looks super happy with it all 🤠

[@vincenthawke3049]

Proper job!..... well done guys.

[@mpage6593]

An outstanding job by an entertaining team. Brilliant.

[@ragnarl9130]

Excellent work lads, can't wait to see the finished machine, keep her lit

[@MasterSawdust]

Wow! looks amazing! great team work and one for the history books! you really make Britain innovation great again

[@paoloviti6156]

As always you and the whole team are doing a hell of a job with your massive Tonka toy all this with approval of Ted 👍👍👍👍! Aside you still have things to do I really wonder how you can solve the issue of turning the massive turret as the original crank to turn the turret is missing. Really looking forward to see the next episode 👍👍👍

[@Spitfiresammons]

One moment she was in a total mess the next she now looking as good as new I hope you and your team will be the award for restoration of FV4005.

[@starfish370]

Coming on a treat...well done, team !😊

[@nickmail7604]

Bloody brilliant lads (and lasses).

[@apachidesigns]

Amazing and brilliant. So many good videos from Mr Hewes. But this one is on another level, for so many reasons (the tank - is it really a tank of just an early SPG, the skills of the guys doing the work, the enthusiasm, jumping the stepped platform across the floor while fitting the gun 🙂) The Team's enthusiasm is palpable and infectious - Can't wait for the next video (And I wouldn't mind betting that the brilliant guy's from Australian Armour are enjoying this too 🙂) Going to have to arrange a visit to the Tank Museum after all of this

[@MrWeaviestevie]

As i have mentioned on other platforms outstanding work by all involved..one question..is Ted getting a VIP pass at tank fest? who,s transporting FV4005 Crouches? because that's gunna be one hell of a site on the road ..

[@squirrely1548]

Awesome machine, cant wait to see it finished, My fav Tank in WOT.

[@ianjardine7324]

As a former Reccy Mech who did similar if far smaller jobs on working armoured vehicles my hat is well and truely off boys the scope and quality of work you're doing is awsome and it's nice to see my old friend Freddy the Foden being looked after so well in semi retirement.

[@DavidRitchie-hs5fu]

You should put it next to tiger 131 for a photo shoot you and your team have done a fantastic job restoring this tank that would have been lost to history keep it alive for future generations to look at

[@cedhome7945]

I bed the muzzle flash was impressive on that beast .great work 👍now if anyone out there has some shells that would be the brilliant at big sandy live shoot .....

[@samzala]

It's looking gorgeous. Very relaxing seeing it all coming together!

[@Diesr]

Fresh out the oven 12 min old mrhewes video can’t wait for my time off work to watch it 😂