See the ENTIRE collection inside The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in this walking tour!

Due to popular demand (and not enough footage for a Workshop Wednesday!) we present a walking tour of the entire private collection of over 220 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery peices at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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[@adrianabbott4623]

Very interesting, it certainly rivals the Bovington Tank Museum. A suggestion though - if you do another one of these walkrounds is it possible for you to do a close up of the info boards, pause for a few seconds and then carry on. Doing that would allow us to pause the video and read about the exhibits. It may take longer to do the filming but you could split it into two or more videos. Keep em coming, I look forward to my Wednesday morning fix over a cup of coffee!

[@OneLeatherBoot]

I'd even say to go as far as split it into their various categories (German, Soviet, US, Brit, Cold War Soviet, NATO etc) as individual videos.

[@christianvonschuckmann8241]

you guys must have one of the most extensive German WW2 collection anywhere. Thanks to the guys funding all of this, otherwise our German equipment would have been long gone and for not many to see!

[@laurisikio]

It's a bit sad to see all this because you know that you are never going to end up in Australia to see those exhibits yourself

[@OneLeatherBoot]

@laurisikio Those of us that live in Australia are pretty happy though. We'll be friendly if you do pop down for a visit. The size of this collection blows me away.

[@laurisikio]

Popping down to Australia is easier said than done... it's far away from everywhere! Even popping about in Europe feels exhausting and costy

[@OneLeatherBoot]

@@laurisikio I hear you. Nothing is cheap & easy these days.

[@thurin84]

@@OneLeatherBoot would love to visit oz one day! its just not in the cards. its nice to see such a historical collection of vehicles appreciated so much though.

[@scipioafricanus4328]

I’m so impressed the museum has been able to gather so many rare early war tanks especially the Ha Go the T26’s, the pzkfw38t and the short barrel panzer 3 & 4’s and Stugs.

[@KrolKaz]

Nazi memorabilia is illegal in most civilized countries yet they let the wealthy collect nazi tanks smh

[@scipioafricanus4328]

@@KrolKaz There is nothing wrong with collecting world war 2 tanks. To obliterate these objects of the past could only lead the mistakes being repeated. It’s funny how many more people have been murdered my communists but you didn’t object to the soviet tanks.

[@crispchaos]

If I ever visit Australia my first place I would goto is ur museum. What an absolutely amazing collection of tanks you guys have and in great condition!

[@earlt.7573]

As a kid I had most of those vehicles, thanks to Monogram and Tamiya kits, and seeing the real vehicles all under one roof is just amazing. I bet the smell of the canvas, O.D. paint, rubber, gear grease and oil in that place is seriously wonderful, those old machines just smell damn good, ya know ? What did the 1940s smell like, Dad ? Gear grease and tobacco, son.......

[@davidbenson3931]

I know that feeling first we started on Airfix then Tamiya ESCI and Italeri now we military scale modellers are truly spoiled with so many excellent brands . This video has inspired me to crack open a box and get building..... tank naturally!

[@maletor]

I personally visited a museum in France ( Saumur )(yes I'm french 😆) and that was impressive. But this museum is enormous and very rich in tank diversity, that was amazing. Thanks for the tour.

[@v8trauma]

I've been a couple of times, seen the odd one or two tanks dotted around as I've driven through France too. Not really a tank fan in the true sense, but still very interested. Odd to think how many tanks and guns were in France in ww1 and ww2, now we struggle to see a hand full crammed into a museum these days.

[@sigmatus303]

Glad to know you have the mighty Yeramba and Sentinels in your collection

[@tomdulski3729]

That Jagdpanzer IV might be the coolest piece in the museum

[@podfuk]

Crazy how Australia has one of the best armor collections, many very well restored or in running order, wow!

[@shed66215]

It might only be a non-runner but it has got to be the Jagdpanther - always had a soft-spot for these since first seeing one at the Panzer Museum, Munster in 1984. To see where and how that started as a massive jigsaw to becoming a museum piece is outstanding for all who had a part in getting it to where it is now.

[@CapnJackSB]

The armor and field guns are very impressive, but I think it would really add to the displays to have to have a sample of dummy ammunition along with the armor and the guns.

[@philipthompson7022]

Great tour. What a fantastic collection. The Tiger 1 has to be my favourite Tank but, I think the Panther is the greatest Tank ever made. I followed the twin’s restoration on combat dealers. What a fine machine they restored.

[@dennissheridan1550]

Thanks for the tour, quite a collection of old battle iron. As I'm in Oregon, USA and not financially able to travel it was nice see what you have. Y'all have a wonderful holiday season and take care.

[@TrainmanDan]

The amount of tonnage that you have managed to amass in Australia never ceases to amaze me!

[@twilightroach4274]

Well it kinda helps that us Aussie’s will pinch anything that takes our fancy, and with our dry(ish) climate things take longer to rust away, so they stand a better chance of being rescued

[@raptorjesus3894]

@@twilightroach4274 Ah but you forget, this museum is in the far north, where the answer to the question "how humid is it today?" is only ever answered with "yes".

[@neilfairless4589]

Thanks Kurt. We all need our aus armour fix.

[@yattaran1484]

Thank you for taking us to an amazing tour of Aus Armour Museum !. My favorite vehicle of all would be the Hummel with winterketten fully equipped. I personally collect WW2 German Panzer track links.The way you showing track links was noteworthy !👍

[@danmeehan1390]

Another excellent video. I spent 35 years in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and I really appreciate you folks bringing these forgotten treasures back to life. Excellent museum. For me the PZKW 4 and the Panther are my favourites with honourable mention to the JagPanther

[@exharkhun5605]

What a beautiful collection you guys have. And so well cared for. I love the ambition you guys seem to have, you sound apologetic if something can't be made to run. 🙂

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding tour. All the German WW2 equipment are my favorites.

[@hughhead9079]

Wow, what a gem of an episode you snuck in there! Quite intrigued by the list of the "nearly-runners" and what is left get them over the hump to running order... You never know who will be watching and who-knows-what that would result to find the last bits needed. Plus it's intriguing to see what parts "fall off" vehicles over time...

[@roberthocking9138]

What a collection, I hope to get up there one day, I hope you have a weekly pass because it will take more than a day to look at it all.😬. I like the information boards on all exhibits, very important and something many, many museums fail to do. Great video.

[@pvtmalo3217]

Impressive collection

[@scottcrawford7310]

Almost had a Heart Attack, no Workshop Wednesday. Thank god , i was wrong.

[@---rz5th]

I just like/admire how everything is stored /housed.

[@HK94]

I would like to see in depth vidoes one each exhibit. Really enjoyed the few episodes you guys did earlier.

[@Dwendele]

I just discovered this particular historical tank/war equipment channel the other day, when the Tiger build summary popped up. GREAT channel!

[@Encryptus1]

My grandfather was a plumber. He made and kept the compressed air plumbings in a volfram mine for the tools. The mine sold volfram to Great Britain and Germany. Probably you have armour made with that volfram. My grandfather took a piece of volfram incrustated in quartz home, although he could go to jail, and we still have it. He nearly died of silicoses (quartz dust in the lungs). It was a way of our country to stay out of the war. That and trains filled with food, written on the side "Leftovers from Portugal" while people struggled to get something to eat. A different view of WWII...

[@timwilliams6409]

THANK YOU ! Seeing peaks at tie main museum during some build shows, you've just given me the best peak yet . I don't do many comments, but I've been enjoying many of your Wednesdays and this is very appreciated - as is the degree of Excellence displayed by your Restorers. I do have one problem with you though - I've been working on time etc. to visit my friend in Melbourne (we hung out for around 5 years when he lived in Kansas City, Missouri) - and now I need to extend the trip to visit you on the opposite side of Australia. . . . . . L O L !

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Massively impressive. Thank you.

[@grimwurks]

wow! Thanks!!! the best part for me was the wall of tank treads . . .even better would be a chance to get drawings or 3d scans of the track pieces for a project I want to do . . . love to see a Puma in your collection

[@roblee540]

Wow I think the Dora shell was what blew me away the most. Great idea this video, on my visit list for sure. :-)

[@DavidDragonhammer]

Of all the museums I can go too or wish could go,you be my first one would love to go to.

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

This is worth a flight to Australia to see!

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

For me, it's the Tiger 1 and Jagdpanther..because I've seen the enormous amount of work put into rebuilding them..nothing short of astounding...

[@donivanpotter2762]

That's an extensive collection of armor. Thanks for sharing here because I'll never get the chance to see them otherwise. It's amazing that so many variants of vehicles and guns are made all with the same purpose in mind.

[@StrelokTheStalker]

This is such a fantastic offering, thank you Australia. What a hard working crew to upkeep, maintain and display all of that historical hardware. So very much appreciated.

[@fw1421]

How in the world have you managed to acquire so many tanks? I’m amazed at the size of your collection.

[@markwatters6875]

Absolutely brilliant setup and displays you have there in FNQ. Thank you for preserving history 👍🇦🇺

[@badcallsign4204]

Outstanding collection! The track shoe comparison display IS pretty neat. From the size of a couple of horse shoes to impossible to lift - and so many - in such a short span of time really puts it into perspective.

[@adamkowalski9559]

Outstanding! You're one of best reasons to visit the land down under. Greetings from frozen Poland.

[@chrissimmonds3734]

Probably in the top 5 tank museums in the world, a must see a must visit. I would love to know where you got some of the rarities, like the Pz 38T and the Jagdpanzer IV let alone the Hummel!

[@jmc7034]

What a beautiful collection

[@DaiElsan]

What a fantastic historic collection. We'll done. Keep up the great work. Happy Christmas to one and all at the Museum.

[@kiwifruit27]

Your Tiger 1 super cut has just hit 800k views. Congrats that’s awesome

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I have to say kirt what a collection of vehicles you have there I do hope to come and see it in person one day But being a shed builder all my adult life I am so impressed by your building What a massive shed you have to keep all these beauties out of the weather 👍👍👍

[@vanguardactual1]

What is that an M113 or M114 with at first, I thought it resembled an M5 "Stuart" turret, but after watching more of the video I realized it has to be a Saladin turret mounted on it? I believe the Australian Army modified and used a lot of M114s & M113s especially while fighting in South Vietnam/Vietnam. Awesome video of the amazing collection, artifacts, vehicles and facilities along with the presentation of all the equipment. Everything shows the amount of skilled, talented and hardworking mechanics/restorers that have SO much time, energy, blood, sweat and tears invested in this endeavor for current folks and the future generations of people to study, learn from, be educated by and enjoy. Thank you and well done to everyone who makes this possible along with every member of the staff.

[@Supermarine-Spitfire-mk-IX]

Thanks for making this video, as it is likely the closest I'll ever get to visiting the museum.

[@nickraschke4737]

I said that about the Tank Museum and Duxford. Got there though.

[@mr.m2556]

Wow it is an amazing collection. Cheers A3

[@nielsvos4238]

Man so much beautifull pieces in the collection. Can i pick 3 favorites? Well 1st JAGDPANTHER, 2 sherman (firefly), 3 su 152. So lovely

[@rbob4931]

Nice production! Impressive collection. Good narrative and good decision for not having music. 👍👍

[@langer4602]

Look forward to my first Ausarmorfest next year can't wait super excited 😆 😄🇦🇺

[@Atomsk102]

That Stug III A is a rarity. One of only 36 ever built.

[@armoredsaint6639]

This has quickly become my new favorite channel. I recently got back into scale modeling, especially tanks! It is so interesting seeing the parts that I’ve been working on in small scale being worked on in full scale I can’t say enough this is so cool greetings from the central coast of California.

[@bosseraven9180]

A very, very, VERY impressive collection!!! Obviously you have understood the value and importance of keeping the history alive! 👍🏻

[@MorrisonLee-wt2jp]

DANG! Another wasted 26 minutes glued to the screen. This is an amazing collection. Thank you. New subscriber.

[@Javdoc]

Awesome tour! Great collection, would love to visit some day if ever make it over from the US. Favorite tank is always the Tiger I. There's just something special about those and following the restoration on here was amazing. Look forward to seeing it as a runner someday in the future.

[@zoltronr6]

Thank you for this walk around.

[@TaylorLiam87]

"once we were offered a missile from Bulgaria. So now we have a missile from Bulgaria." The nonchalant delivery of that sentence cracked me up!!

[@bry3500]

The dulcet tones of Kurt, perfect..

[@w.p.958]

This was fantastic, thank you!!!

[@ronti2492]

Excellent video- Kurt, you got the balance right between the commentary and the video. Just right. What an amazing collection, and right there in N Qld! Amazing , absolutely amazing and a tribute to all of you guys for your enthusiasm and dedication. My favourite- that Panzer 38, the Czech built one which the Germans used in large numbers after they took over Czechslovakia.

[@alfredofernandez823]

Excelente colección, de primer nivel. Lástima que Australia esté tan lejos, deberían tener tantas visitas como Saumur o Bovington. Saludos desde Chile.

[@Basspounder5]

There's a lot of my favorites in there, but if i had to choose one. It's the Kettenkrad. Love that half-tracked motorcycle.

[@stevenbartlett1597]

That is a fantastic collection of armour, that shell case is bloody massive! That must have made a hell of a noise. Keep up the fascinating work for our entertainment, it's great that you put all the extra effort into filming your work. Thank you all....

[@davidbenson3931]

a most impressive collection. If ever i get to Oz i will have to look you guys up..

[@joefrawley5295]

My favorite definitely the Panther V. What a beast!

[@dankorolyk5917]

What a great walk about the museum !

[@ferrellsl]

Call me crazy, but these machines are works of art.

[@timot7746]

Nice collection you have there, thank you for showing it.

[@bw_l560]

Best tank museum I’ve been to by far

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Fantastic collection!

[@DavidJones-ys4og]

Absolutely fantastic

[@7071t6]

Thank you guys and girls, i used to do a lot of work with Bendigo's ADI manufacturing back in 1998 /200, especially the bushmaster and suppling the front Windscreen glass, which was around 4 to 6" thick it can stop a .50cal round, normal round, plus also specialised alloys and metals for that project.🙌👌✌😎👍

[@terryd7852]

You have a fantastic collection of unique military vehicles there. Just wish that I could get down to Australia to see them all. I must congratulate you on the smooth camera work, too. Nicely done without causing the 'sea-sickness' that can sometimes be experienced in these type of video tours.

[@JeffBilkins]

20:10 the track link display was unexpected and a great evolution timeline.

[@glenmurschel5939]

Fantastic collection, hope to get down there some day!

[@R.Lennartz]

You have an RSO Pak, very cool, I'd love to see a full video on it.

[@Vroomfondel-hm5bk]

Great walk around, thanks 😎

[@thurin84]

pretty amazing collection! thanks for the walk around. it would also be pretty interesting to see the museum grounds for those of us with no hope of ever visiting. id be hard pressed to choose a favorite tank from that lot. so many icon ones!

[@Wolfsschanze99]

That is an amazing collection, far more extensive than I thought it would be, not much missing from the German collection, King Tiger, Ferdinand & a V2 would complete it I reckon, I was working the Docks in Brisbane around 2014 I think it was when a whole bunch of German Armour drove off a Car Carrier, looked like a Panzer 2 & 3 & other various vehicles, I asked where they were going & I was told the Museum in Cairns, I took lots of pics. I think the base coat for all German armour was that dark yellow, in the factory they didn't know what theatre they were being sent to so they left it up to the Troops when they got them.

[@gavinhealy5899]

There is a date tree painted on the front of sandy yellow tank , maybe related for the war in North Africa desert campaign .

[@jessiebush5245]

i have a dream to own a running panther just because its cool. (no I'm not a woman) i love halls collection and i really want to come out and talk about tanks. i love that y'all care so deeply for them and i like watching your supercuts. i would be impressed if y'all could get the Maus off the russians hands, and/or make it yourself.

[@alankohn6709]

You guys need to get the AC1 and AC4 up and running they are really important as they are Australian designed and built and needed to be out there at armourfest :)

[@rvmattison6480]

Lovely walking tour of a fabulous collection. It doesn’t seem to have any audio, and commentary on everything in the collection would be fantastic, particularly for those of us fascinated by military equipment but not totally knowledgeable based on fleeting images.

[@janbyrdal645]

Awesome museum , thank you Curt for the guided tour, my favorite is the Tiger 1, and the Sherman firefly, thank you for an awesome show, love it.

[@DailyGrindAus]

That is an amazing collection!

[@1Requs]

Thank you for a wonderful tour of your museum even at a distance of 14,000 km. You are doing a great job! And also thank you Kurt for doing a great promo! ;)

[@TheSlugstoppa]

I could easily spend all day just drifting around the place, I really could.

[@user-wf2lm3vi7o]

Warrnambool in Victoria has some gr8 WW1 war trophies atop Canon Hill, rusting away. Awesome to see what they looked like!

[@kevinhale9400]

The Stug. IV is a brilliant piece of equipment.

[@willierants5880]

Many thanks!

[@SPSteve]

Amazing museum!

[@Search4TruthReality]

Excellent walk-through -- thank you for sharing a tour of the museum.

[@jaybazza248]

Thankyou Aus Armour Museum for all your hard work

[@Dank-om2xc]

Thank-You!

[@tomdulski3729]

Awesome collection

[@2islandresort757]

Excellent - a very impressive collection. Many thanks for the tour. My favourite would be the Jagdpanther.

[@VIDEOVISTAVIEW2020]

very clean and perfectly preserved iconic military gears. that panthers is really gorgeous

[@johnboy384]

Thanks AusArmor.

[@declanjoyce8640]

Excellent....Thank you ...

[@gregedmand9939]

Thanks for the tour, Kurt! Ever since discovering the channel I have been waiting for this.

[@michaellemaire5380]

I would love to visit Australia one day (I'm in Canada) and this museum would definitely be on my must do list!