This restored StuG III F has just arrived and is absolutely amazing!

[@SteamTrainsVideos]

I knew a Stug commander. He put his Stug inside a house in Russia, and then he picked off a Russian tank column which turned and high-tailed it. He got the Knights Cross for that effort. In the early 1960's he married a Polish interpreter for Russia and came to Melbourne. During the war, they both went into and out of Kyiv, if they had seen each other they would have had to shoot each other! Amazingly he was the quiet one, she was bossy!

[@rionijam727]

Hi Kurt, you gotta do a documentary on each tank in the museum each week, full history of where it was in battle, is it a runner, where it was made, when it was made and so on

[@spennykcn]

This please.

[@Milleneum]

Exactly.

[@waynestarick5282]

Yes please!

[@1989rbrown]

Hi Kurt, I require these videos to be uploaded no later than 9:30am on Monday, sincerely your boss, a random youtube commenter. 🤦‍♂

[@rionijam727]

@@1989rbrownKurt asked to leave ideas and thoughts in the comments, maybe the world is very grey for you, Can I buy you a rope and an unstable chair to speed up the process for you.

[@kiwifruit27]

Would love to see a weekly tank chat where someone talks about a different tank every week. Another awesome video as always. Thanks

[@langer4602]

Exactly what i was going to suggest different one each week great idea!

[@kiwifruit27]

@@langer4602 maybe a tank one week and an artillery piece the next week, spice it up with something different every few weeks like the Goliath or a kublewagon

[@silverflashwillo123]

Have a look at Bovington Tank Museum KZbin they have been doing that for years

[@derekh4943]

Kurt: This sounds like a great idea. Have the boys pick their favourite piece and small chat on its history.

[@Capellix0001]

Bovington Tank Museum has already done that

[@joelex7966]

That Stug is BEAUTIFUL!

[@andreaspenzkofer]

Thank you for introducing this rare exhibit. It appears to have been beautifully restored.

[@earlt.7573]

FANTASTIC !!! Glad you guys got hold of this StuG, she's got a good home now with your gang to take care of her.

[@russwoodward8251]

I knew most of the technical language but somehow having it described in a proper accent makes it doubly interesting. Thank you for this. This tank is nearly immaculate. A fantastic restoration.

[@robingallagher8605]

Always good to learn about new additions to the museum - please keep these coming.

[@tannerjones9687]

Ok I’m really starting to like these Stugs especially seeing so many variations of them .. Thank you and keep these videos coming 👍

[@philiplaing6904]

Yes please, the more we have the opportunity to learn about what is in the collection the better. Hard to visit when you live in Canada, so viewing the armour vicariously through Wednesday updates is my only option.

[@theobserver9849]

Those original tank engineers would be so proud to see this tank now.

[@melvynyork7192]

It's brilliant to see the stugs are around in the museum of the world 🌎 especially Australia 🇦🇺

[@HospitallerKnight-ql6fr]

As a retired US ARMY Tanker, I appreciate the great historical value of this vehicles 🪖

[@TheGeezzer]

Fabulous to see that StuG III F in such amazing restored condition 80 years later, she's a true survivor! Sad to think that she's the only tank of its type left in the world. I've always loved the Stug and think its a great infantry support vehicle and I bet it really was too.

[@simonmcowan6874]

Anything you lot do, is well worth waiting for. 👍

[@koflynn2159]

HELL YEAH! I love the StuG-III's especially the F!

[@markbondurant6434]

Stugs are the best. Cool, just cool.

[@2islandresort757]

Great content and I'd like to see more of this type of detailed descriptions of the exhibits. Many thanks

[@warrenhunt5556]

Bloody brilliant! With the Friday special and what I would like to see next, would be Saturday night's Lotto number, if that's not to much to ask Kurt.

[@johndunbar5889]

Bloody hell. Amazing piece of history!

[@chrishilton3626]

It’s absolutely beautiful

[@1lapdown]

I have to say that I know of no other museum that goes through the massive effort to showcase their collection as well as the Workshop Wednesday series. I know this takes allot of your time to produce. I really hope this helps drive folks to support your museum. If it were in the states I would certainly be a regular.

[@GTR003121]

I would like to see a more in-depth tour of this new Stug, including the interior please!

[@terrypinner6909]

keep them coming.

[@kittonsmitton]

Amazing information, it's fantastic that Australian Armour has such rare examples of these iconic machines, with a dedicated staff restoring them and in most cases getting them up and running! Thank you Lads and Lassies for all you do to preserve a part of history that should not be forgotten.

[@bigz1641]

Absolutely beautiful, would love to see it in real life. A great piece of history.

[@foxtayle683]

What a thing of beauty!

[@michaelguerin56]

I watched this video on Facebook, where it appeared 10? minutes before KZbin. Nice acquisition and technical history lesson.

[@davidbeattie4294]

I don't know if its possible but it would be incredibly interesting to see photos or film of the recovery and restoration of this vehicle. Possibly a bit of its backstory. I am really curious how this vehicle managed to survive that maelstrom and make it to you.

[@nealeford1964]

Agreed. How they were found, condition etc is fascinating

[@captainhurricane5705]

Indeed. I assume the Soviets would not have left this lying around if it was left in the kessel.

[@Icetea-2000]

@@captainhurricane5705 Probably from the western front

[@truereaper4572]

@@Icetea-2000 They say multiple times in the video and in the description that it fought and was lost at Stalingrad.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Love these Friday updates. Congratulations on the new toy! As a bonus, its awesome to hear the history of the vehicle whenever possible.

[@swagmanexplores7472]

A bonus video ! - must be Christmas 👍

[@НиколайТургенев-л1з]

Thanks, Aussie for your dedication to WW2 history.

[@theblytonian3906]

The StuG III Ausf F was a particularly important milestone. The Australian public is extremely fortunate the AAAM have managed to procure this. A PzFpKw IV Ausf F-1 or F- 2 would be another milestone gem. Pretty difficult to find I expect given the transitional production numbers of those between the E and G. Loving these vids.

[@Spike9803]

What a GREAT collection, especially since Australia never saw these German vehicles on their Continent. Aussie troops saw plenty in North Africa however, in the defense of Tobruk and elsewhere. The Germans in Africa considered the Australians to be the elite troops of the Commonwealth. The Japanese learned this as well. The Australians were the first to stop the Japanese Army, on the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. A wonderful collection which honors the sacrifice of the brave Australians in the World Wars. I raise my glass here in the US to our brave Allies and fast friends Australia!! I might have another too, in your honor Mate!

[@masterkamen371]

HMAS Sydney.

[@kingearl2596]

I like your interesting Videos very much! Hope to see the restored Steyr soon, because it was made in my home country Austria.

[@cammobus]

I'd like to hear more about this Stug's History ... How did this make the journey from Stalingrad to Restoration

[@blogobre]

Two videos a week, sweet as! I suppose seeing the various exhibit pieces one at a time with an in house expert telling us about it would be sensational.

[@peteyspaletas2023]

Thank you for refurbishing and showing these beautiful tanks and armour from The War. 🤘❤

[@_ArsNova]

Excellent description of the vehicle, variant, and it's history. The inclusion of photos is really nice as well, instantly verifying the things you're saying!

[@Clandaries]

Love it. Thank you. Greetings from Germany

[@ausarmour]

An extra weekly video might be a bit tricky with so much effort going into the Workshop Wednesdays... but we will do what we can 😏 - Kurt (From AusArmour)

[@superniger4822]

You guys forgot to pin this comment so nobody saw it

[@ziemowitromanski4193]

Great addition to the collection. As a model builder I would love to see the interior of a Stug III. I always look forward to seeing your next video. I haven't missed one yet. . .

[@tommytaylor4458]

Heck yea!!! Love them guys!!! Keep them coming👍😁

[@FrancSchiphorst]

Thanks for the update, keep them/Jason coming!

[@elim7228]

The lines of this vehicle are so clean, it looks as good as the modern ones. In a sense, this was a (deadly) work of art. A testimony to the German craftsmanship and engineering skills, whether we like it or not. Are the welds original? Incredible fit and finish.

[@Will_CH1]

This museum is a must see. I look forward to my next visit up north.

[@kpdwaroman]

Yes! love these informative shorts but would not mind a longer historical review of the individual tanks. Thank you!!

[@whatwouldyoudo64]

Wonderful work, thank you for all your efforts!

[@jamesg2382]

Wow I didn’t even know we had this museum in Australia. Looks like an amazing collection. Will have to schedule a visit!

[@RealityDysfunction]

IKR? I've been to Cairns 3 times in the last 10 years and never knew they were there. Now I do I'll be making another trip for next years AusArmourfest

[@trevoratchison3904]

It is an amazing place we went there, for a quick look and spent two days out of our trip to the cape in museum wow you won't regret the time there. I'm about to go back there for a week. Lots of information for model builders

[@Crossingman18]

I would litterally die in this place with all of these unique and simply awsome tanks of history. This place looks amazing! Congrats on adding the Stug III Ausf. F to your collection!

[@MrWasher74]

I can’t get enough of you guys so a short video on fridays as well like this would be great.

[@thomasstroh2845]

Awesome vehicle. Great you guys share it with the world by way of YT. What about a full video on the vehicle, its combat history, recovery,. restoration and such? Would be immensely interesting. Anyway, you got a new subscriber. Keep it on 👍

[@Elvis20101]

Any Australian Armour and Artillery content is interesting, more please.

[@bobbehm874]

I enjoy watching your Wednesday updates and will now be looking forward for Fridays also.

[@rob1327]

Very informative, enjoy the mini format of these just as much as the longer restoration videos, keep them coming please.

[@maxrpm2215]

Crazy good almost unbelievable that in Australia you guy's are forming a collection on par with overseas museums. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@trevoratchison3904]

These tanks are better the tanks and halftracks that are a one of are all under cover no rain to destroy them like all that beautiful armour in the USA, What a waste

[@PapasDino]

These small tidbits would be a great way to hold us over the weekend before the next Workshop Wednesday fix! I'm binge watching all the previous episodes...was heartbroken when the couple of private "tank restoration" video series came to an end years back! Keep up the great work!

[@MrTraindriver1970]

We absolutely need a Friday fix - I’d like to see a rundown of the museum and it’s layout etc. I get teased every time with staring at the background of the subject vehicle trying to see what is there. Keep up the good work guys.

[@skiphill9]

As far as what we would like to see next.......... Surprise us! .................. You folks always do a great job with presentations!

[@langer4602]

Stalingrad StuG III Amazing cant wait to visit!!

[@stevepringle2295]

Fantastic shorty gentlemen. How bout a piece on the Stug IV’s interior.

[@jeddkeech259]

So amazing seeing something like that. If only machines could tell stories

[@alexandermccarthy]

I've been hoping for more content and this format ticks the boxes nicely! I'd love to see the evolution of the German tank/fighting vehicle, if possible.

[@cancel1913]

Wow! Really nice addition to your collection. It would be nice to also have a look inside too.

[@extraterrestrialfascisti7625]

My deceased friend was a Stug III commander from 1943-1945. He got the Knights Cross in a Stug III panzer-Jaeger abteilung 1102. He swore the Wehrmacht should have abandoned production of the panther and Tiger in favor of increased Stug III production. The advantages of the stug was easy to manufacture in large numbers; good gun, easy to rail transport; easy to train crews on; mechanically reliable. According to him even as late as 1945 the Stug III could still counter even the latest Russian tanks.

[@gonebabygone4116]

Germany could build three fast, reliable, heavy Panthers for the price of two Tigers. They could have built three Stug for the price of a single Tiger I and four for the price of a Tiger II. The apples to apples tank comparison is pretty easy. The assault guns are so different, would really require an expert to explain all the factors.

[@forbolden]

@@gonebabygone4116 the first year of production run for the Panther was not reliable in the field. In fact during the battle of Kursk many broke down due to mechanical failure. The drive train was never brought up to being adequate to what it needed

[@zacheryloop1947]

The Panthers were rushed into production and they were hastily upgraded in design phase. They were much heavier than originally designed. The later models were much improved but still to heavy for the drive train. Just my opinion.

[@RWJP]

Superb video, and a superb new exhibit. I'd love to see similar videos for other exhibits in the museum, telling their story,

[@stevecam724]

Proud of our musium, so glad you guys go after the accuracy and it shows 👍☺

[@scaleartsg]

would be great to have videos explaining the various parts of tanks and how they work! as a model builder we often see parts we are unsure what they are

[@davidkaminski615]

Check out The Chieftain Channel. He crawls through everything and provides in depth info.

[@yattaran1484]

This Stg3 F must be happy to found nice pleasant resting place surrounded with many of her Kameraden !.

[@stevemercer952]

Hi Kurt. Great little video. I'm not familier with the full collection at the Museum so I think a film devoted to each vehicle in the whole collection would be a great idea. You would need to cover which vehicles are runners and their origins. We'll done so far!

[@stephenparkes626]

Amazing condition they did a great job doing her up.many thanks for giving us that extra friday treat

[@brsmith2801]

I love what you guys are doing and enjoy watching the restoration and attention to detail. Amazing. I wish I could visit he museum I person some day but until then keep up the good work!

[@frankrothe7023]

The yellow colour scheme is amazing, every detail is visible in a remarkable extent. Thanks also for the very detailed information about the vehicle. 😏

[@seanbrown6624]

Great stuff guys. Love all the content you put out there.

[@jeffryan90359]

Great update and a very nice addition to your collection! Please keep posting!

[@BufftatJunkie]

This was a great little watch, teaches you something and shows off a cool piece of armor. I loved this!

[@peckelhaze6934]

Fantastic! Thank goodness for internet so we can see these prize projects as I will never get to see it live. If you guys get the time a documentary and walk-around would be excellent.

[@1SaG]

Would love to see that thing's interior. Maybe contact The Chieftain and let him do a video on this beauty?

[@xenasmits3503]

perfect update !!!!! MORE !!!!! and thx have a good weekend

[@USM247]

As per usual with you guys -- FANTASTIC!!

[@felixwyatt6067]

This is a great series, keep it up.

[@thomascampbell4730]

Some of the best commentary I've heard on the Stug. I

[@scottcrawford7310]

Great knowledge

[@nzmonsterman]

Absolutely amazing. And the one-offs that you have there are fantastic. I loved my visit and hope to return someday. Well done on securing this piece of history and nice summary.

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

Gorgeous looking vehicle. Great job restoring it.

[@jasoncowley4718]

StuG life. 🤗

[@MichalKaczorowski]

It's not the only StuG III Ausf F that survived. There are few more: - Heintz Barracks, Bastogne (Belgium) - running condition - Kalemegdan Military Museum, Belgrade (Serbia) - Patriot Park, Kubinka (Russia) (source: Surviving Panzers website) Rare beast anyway :)

[@andreaspenzkofer]

The other three are F8 variants with the already modified hull design etc. The vehicle in Australia is the only known pure (or early) F variant.

[@jameskaiser7993]

Love the video. I back all of the suggestions about doing a video of a collection vehicle each week.

[@commotoed]

A great addition to the Museum

[@richardwarfield7386]

Wonderful to see this preserved.

[@howardmckenna]

That's a very handsome tank. Great proportions and stance. It looks quite sporty, almost athletic.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Thanks for posting your video on your newly acquired StuG III as well as all your excellent videos on KZbin too!

[@williamschlenger1518]

What a machine,low profile.Looks great.

[@steve1315]

Yes I do enjoy these updates.

[@kristoffermangila]

Oh wow! What an acquisition! For fans of the 2012 anime Girls und Panzer, its the StuG of Hippo Team! Question though: is this StuG a runner or only a display piece?

[@jsaurman]

That's what I wanted to know also... does it run?

[@russellletch7435]

Always enjoy these short details very interesting with out being boring

[@iksexplorationsfollower2588]

Thanks Kurt and the rest of the crew for all the videos, would like to get up but just trying to work out how to get there from Brisbane and where to stay. Cheers thanks again.

[@grimwurks]

these friday updates are awesome!!!!!

[@steveyountz9184]

Excellent as always........

[@fernib]

I have this tank in warthunder it’s so good!