WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY - Tiger I Restoration Supercut

This is Part I of the Tiger restoration series... there are still a lot of parts to acquire and several projects ahead in the queue, but keep an eye on the channel and our social media for annoucements on Part II - "Making the AusArmour Tiger I a Runner"
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[@edim108]

That Leopard hauling the Tiger gave off strong "come on grandpa" vibes and I'm all here for it! Amazing to see such a comprehensive rebuild! Another piece of history brought back from ashes like a Phoenix!

[@trevorwhitham6742]

Nice

[@fullmetalskunk5021]

exactly what went through my mind. taking grandpa out for a stroll.

[@-.Springtrap.-]

Speaking of German grandpa my grandpa was a German veteran and at the time he was a leader of a country but lost the war

[@biggusdickus9046]

@@-.Springtrap.- Now hang your head.

[@The_spyTF2]

Now imagine your breaking into a workshop and you see a tiger tank

[@spiketyler]

I’m sure that there won’t be an hour’s worth of anything on TV as interesting as this tonight. Thanks chaps. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@assassinatepsychoputin4151]

I agree :) I collect ww2 & newer 1:16 tanks I like the camo on this one... I did the camo on my walker bulldog & showed the seller & they loved it ... Might copy that tiger's camo on mine :) .. they did a brilliant job of it :)

[@306champion]

Do you watch tele? I gave that up a long time ago.

[@captain_context9991]

Pretty sure you are right.

[@joshuabray37]

Agree 100%! I never knew I was interested in Tiger tank restoration, but this was really captivating... Well done (on the restoration and the video)!

[@richardrabkin661]

Just watching these chaps working on getting the wheels in working order explains to me why a lot of the tank crews abandoned these tanks on the battlefield. VERY intricate design to be working on when you’re being shot at.

[@lamp8879]

Yooo the new 1/1 tamiya kit looks sick

[@wadebrewer7212]

😂

[@ditto1958]

$39.95?

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

Lol

[@Glatzomaniac]

That is amazing.. A Tiger Tank that built by Henschel in Kassel, only a few Kilometers far from my Hometown. A lot of Men from our Village work at the Henschel Factory. And now it was restorated in Australia, on the other Side of the Planet... And these Aussie Guys made a Great Job... Greets from Germany..

[@bruceinoz8002]

Henschel also made quite a name in the railway engineering business, starting back in the glory days of steam and continuing to modern times. An interesting company..

[@KENT_BEZMAMNYI]

​@@bruceinoz8002нацисты вы все и вся ваша европа

[@badcornflakes6374]

​@@KENT_BEZMAMNYI You are projecting yourself onto others. Be careful with what you say.

[@KENT_BEZMAMNYI]

@@badcornflakes6374 Okay, but you will remember what the Americans did to Libya, what they did to Iraq. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin wants a good future for his country. He does not arrange LGBT parades because he is a normal person. He will not create a new movement like your government. You started World War II. And only by the end of this war, your country has just begun to participate in it. Europe financed the Maidan coup in Ukraine to make Bandera appear, let your Europe go out of its way, but the truth is behind Russia, by the way, why is the US government spreading false information that my country is going to fight with Poland?

[@user-ic3tr2lw5v]

​@@KENT_BEZMAMNYIнацист ты, вся роССия а во главе т.ПУТИН и команда😂😂😂

[@mikef.1000]

There's something excellent about watching a Tiger tank get assembled and sorted, while listening to great classical music. Thanks guys!

[@o_gpotterhead]

I would have liked some old rock

[@Hammonds_Angels-TwinZ]

You reminded me that scene from the movie T-34 where they are testing the tank and Tsaikofsky Swan Lake plays in the background

[@eamonnquigley2125]

pitty theres no engine in it would be the finished article

[@jackcaddy3691]

country music not classical XD

[@timwhitton9913]

Um Chopin possibly a little inappropriate, have you guys not seen the film about wladyslaw szpilman the Polish pianist.

[@clausbohm9807]

OMG!!!!! Germany should give you HUGE thanks for the love and respect you are giving one of their historical war machines! I don't know why but watching this is so emotional for me for so many reasons.

[@justforever96]

Most Germans would scorn you for fixing this tank up.

[@clausbohm9807]

@@justforever96 Those german war machines were studied and their technology used in America and Russia, much of their hardware was used even after WW2 in places like the middle east. Great German engineering showed by the creation of these beasts even if they were used in an evil war. Skilled men in arms died for their country fighting in them. Their war exploits will be talked about for eons. JMHO!

[@s4ss.m8]

​@@justforever96not saying the Nazis were good in any capacity, but their scientists, technology ect was used to create many things we take for granted today. You forget to remember, one of the first places the Nazis took over was Germany.

[@gothamgoon4237]

@@justforever96 Having respect and a liking for German military engineering doesn't mean you agree with their political ideology at the time. This is about admiring their abilities and sacrifices, not their beliefs.

[@willyp3285]

@@gothamgoon4237why not both

[@handgranate2008]

At the End the scene where the younger Brother helps his Older Brother is just lovely to see

[@shoom8115]

the history segment at 47:00 gave me chills, the lad reading out of the history book then realizing he's sitting right where it all happened.. beautiful stuff, amazing work

[@Kingsland7]

Symbolic and fitting that the younger Leopard carried its elder Tiger out into the sunshine again.

[@ray.shoesmith]

What did you do today? Oh, I reverse parked a Tiger Tank using a Leopard 😂

[@williamlilleston1595]

I believe 2 things, 1 - Your tiger's sister...131 in England would be happy to meet. 2 - The Bovington Museum / work shop would be proud of your work and dedication ! Thank you !!!

[@allenvandyke732]

This is incredible watching the rebuild of the German Tiger Tank as a working museum piece to save a little of history past. Outstanding job guys! Well done!!!❤

[@ToasterDuds6000]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO inspiring how you took some rusty metal from 80 years ago and restored it and made it a beautiful masterpiece once again! GOOD JOB!!!

[@gerrybhoy857]

What talent. A small miracle, guys, you's deserve the iron cross with oak leaves.

[@143AD]

Herr Michael Whitman is looking on and nodding...

[@joelbruno717]

Ritterkreuz...or knights cross would come with the oak leaves not the iron cross.... stay safe Gerry 😃

[@143AD]

@@joelbruno717 Right... If I recall correctly, Oak leaves was given in silver (with Knights cross); and as the highest award with diamonds set in silver. BUT, I dont know if diamonds came with gold oak leaves, or if there was gold oakleave only offered. Do you? I know only person to have received Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Diamonds was Field Marshall of the Luftwaffer. I think that was in a silver setting. Highest award that was actually awarded. If there was a gold oak leaves and Knight Cross or gold oak leaves with diamonds and Knight Cross I don't think it was ever awarded.

[@joelbruno717]

@@143AD hey Marc...I'm don't know anything about the about the colors of the leaves...I'm just confident in the fact that not to many German military personnel received the knights cross. The only thing I'm 100% sure of is there was only one winner of the knights cross with oak leaves swords and diamonds...Hans Ulrich Rudel. Stuka pilot..

[@samrodian919]

@@143AD were not swords also a decoration for the Knights Cross?

[@peterrobinson7187]

Beau must now be a leading world authority on Tiger tanks as he's one of very, very few people who have put one together in the last 80 years! He deserves a pay rise! 😁

[@benwei7718]

Guys…….greetings from Germany i was 60minutes like „oh my god“ This is the craziest handmade craft that i have seen the Last 5 years Cant describe my feelings for this incredible work 😳👍🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

Incredible. The original crew are applauding you guys. What a finished piece. Mark

[@holgerlabenski7585]

What a great job💪. Greetings from Germany. Proud of you building up this important piece of German tank development

[@KimJongFunny]

Giving it back, to where it belongs, would be more Important

[@babayka1237]

Он принадлежал нацисткой Германии. И я слышал что вы американцы не учите историю и географию. А потому что все пишут: надо чтобы оно вернулось на своё место и продолжал делать своё дело. Я русский🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@KimJongFunny]

@@babayka1237 Richtig!

[@JohnE9999]

@@KimJongFunny The Aussies captured it fair and square. Move along, Commie.

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

@@KimJongFunny And where would it belong? and who does it belong too?

[@Hammern28]

I am an industrial welder at a shipyard, 25 years still going, and I have nothing but respect and admiration for the work you guys have done. I envy you guys being able to work on what you do! And you are doing it so friggin great!

[@typehyuga607]

Which shipyard

[@Hammern28]

@@typehyuga607 VARD, Norway, owned by Italian Fincantieri.

[@Bertl0815]

Thanks for that, there are not much Tigers in this condition available. Respect! Greetings from Germany!

[@senniboyo8672]

It's so amazing that people put in hard work and tremendous effort to restore this awesome piece of engineering just for history, just because they can and are passionate about it.

[@mk2mo961]

Tolle Arbeit und schön das der Tiger der Öffentlichkeit präsentiert wird. Bitte macht weiter so tolle Videos. Panzer-Hurra aus Deutschland

[@johnellacott878]

Ditto mate!

[@Misitheus]

Always awesome! I'm a 58 year old system engineer with absolutely no mechanical skills. I stop at painting. "Man's got to know his limitations." Would love just to hang out in the shop and watch...fascinating stuff being a WW2 buff. Incredible work people! Peace!

[@TheFiredragon52]

Wow, l'm speak less with that kind of hard work and dedication ! Tiger l are always my favorite Tank ! I assembed it's plastic model and others German war machines when l was a kid ! Anyone watched the movie " Kelly's Heroes " ? Never forget when "Odd Ball 's stuning looks, knowing his 3 Shermans has to face those Tiger l guarding those gold bars... 😅😅😅😅😅

[@user-gl5kf9jh1y]

Excellent restoration ❤ very well made/restored, vielen dank aus Deutschland 🇩🇪👍💯

[@treadheadpete4770]

I am looking forward to seeing the Tiger roar back to life! You have put a lot of hard work into the restoration, and done a beautiful job!

[@leongt1954]

Unfortunately it's only a static display and doesn't have anything inside like engine and all the rest that goes inside a tiger

[@treadheadpete4770]

@@leongt1954 too bad, but still, it will look great when finished!

[@glennrei8987]

@@treadheadpete4770 I was there a couple of weeks ago and a Tiger with No 114 was on display. I believe this is the one in this video. They also have a replica Tiger No 555 and a prop turret both used in the movie "Fury". There is also a Panther there.

[@utha2665]

Yes, I can't wait to see the project to make 250771 a runner too.

[@hecker1636]

Absolutely beautiful. I have a lot of respect for people who go out of their way to restore and retrieve WW2 vehicles. This was an amazing restoration and I loved how they respected the idea of using as many original pieces as possible. Love to see more of it!

[@andrewachholz7922]

Stunning! All the luck on making this Tiger a runner again!

[@TheFiredragon52]

Ever since the movie " Kelly's Heroes " staring Clint Eastwood ... There are at least two Tiger Tanks in perfect running order in the movie !

[@colinjohn2708]

What can one say after watching the restoration. Top grade professional skilled artisans. They should mount a good clear photo of all the restoration crew with their names and their trade qualifications at the front of the tank. They deserve that much recognition for such a labour of love. A 78 year old Queenslander Colin John.

[@ue40zocken]

I thought I've seen it all - but a Leopard pulling a Tiger...wow. Thank you for this great video and for your effort in restoring those pieces of history. Greetings from Germany!

[@143AD]

She'll be ready for you to pick up on Firday at 1700HRS, Herr ;) Greetings from Downunder.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

I''m in awe of these guys..craftsmen in every sense of the word...

[@davyfella]

St Eligius would be proud

[@welshpete12]

Yes the skill shown was exceptional !

[@melonshop8888]

@@welshpete12 THEY ARE THE EXPERTS. ☺☺☺

[@bigal878]

@@davyfella Arte Et Marte

[@JH-zy1dj]

Hello, Great video! I had the opportunity to get a tour of a this guys personal tank and military collection. He owned and restored a bunch of tanks housed in 4 warehouses at his residence. I understand the Tiger Tank was his favorite and hardest to get. I was super lucky to see all the amazing tanks before he passed away. He had the largest privately owned military vehicle collection in the world. The other thing that was really awesome about it was the tour guides dressed in war time outfits and knew every detail about each tank we were shown. He even had a Skud missile launcher! He was a really great person for letting the general public come and see his passion for tanks and military vehicles. Rest In Peace Mr Littlefield!

[@bigsean2842]

Tremendous work by all the team. The pride and dedication shines out, can’t wait to see the finished Tiger running.

[@roberthocking9138]

A great reminder of all the tiger action and how damaged that heavy armour plate was. Makes you feel sorry for the poor souls that were in it at the time, no matter what side they were on.

[@Ronaldl2350]

So true.

[@gunfisher4661]

But one the bright side most of them had to get scuttled because of breakdowns ,lack of fuel and other things that plagued those over built machines.

[@markdahl9831]

Thank you guys for all the hard graft restoring this masterpiece... You guys rock...

[@143AD]

Dude needed the terminator killing press to fix it! Maaan...!

[@LilJacob213]

This is totally insane! Such immense detail, all this work and effort, amazing team!

[@yattaran1484]

Thank Aus Armour for this episode of complete restoration of Tiger 1. As one of a collector of Panzer parts, I know how hard to find and collect those original part of Tiger 1.🤔 I am so happy to know that you didn't over paint the original kill rings on the barrel. 😊 So glad this Tiger 1 finally found her peaceful resting place.👍

[@dirkdreier3959]

It's not a T34 .

[@tonebonetones]

@@dirkdreier3959 Really?

[@wingtip76]

Love the work you did on this tank. I just finished reading "Tigers in the mud" by Otto carius. It's about the 502 heavy panzer battalion in Latvia and Lithuania in 1944. This particular tiger tank must have been part of 1st company of the 502.

[@sqr2024]

It was a worth while read.

[@twitafftwitaff7029]

Checkout Panzer Ace. Memoirs of an Iron cross commander from Barbarossa to Normandy. Fantastic read about the actions the 503 heavy tank battalion were involved in during the war.

[@someguy7629]

I met him about 2 weeks before his death. He was very kind. He even gave me a free English version of his book and several copy's of pictures of him (it wasnt signed, but it was a copy of a signed version by him, so technically still signed i guess) He dident had to do that, but he did anyway with a smile. His shop is called : Tiger Apotheke (after his Tiger tank and it means : Tiger Pharmacy.) In Herschweiler-Pettersheim, Germany.

[@alexbowman7582]

The part about the Ruhr pocket made me sad, so many brave men on both sides died over a war which was over apart from the actual surrender.

[@BrushCountryAg06]

That’s one of my favorite books.

[@_--Reaper--_]

This was so fascinating I didn't even realize an entire hour passed!

[@Sero12245]

This is amazing, it's nice to see history kept alive for the world to study. Though the tiger isn't my favorite tank, it's still a tank that was ahead of it's time in alot of ways.

[@chrissibersky4617]

It was king when tanks ruled the wars.

[@bobbroadhurst1648]

All you guys well deserve to be proud as of what you've achieved, it's was an awesome out come, sorta made it look alive again after all these years Big congrats and much respect guys

[@HanSolo__]

They bought most of the original parts from the Polish restoration team. These were collected and fitted one to the other for years. Both Jagdpanter and Tiger were taken from owners. The fcuking gives said "you can sell it to our friends, we take the money you don't go to jail" All paperwork and legal issues were 120% covered. But hey, your govs are a fcucking scumbags! Next thing was the already restored Hetzer. They were not able to take it due to high weight. Police said best would be chopping the thing into pieces with plasma cutter(they did not said cut it with plasma cutter they are too fcuking duimb for such extraordinary words and technologies. Wanted to cut it on spot with angle grinders (what world has done to get cursed with such idiots, and these were officers!) and drag to a "museum"

[@user-rp9hs2vd2p]

GREAT/ GREAT JOB! WONDERFULL WORK!! THANK TO ALL THE WORKING HANDS!! GRÜSSE AUS BAYERN!!

[@lelin70]

Its not just the tanks… its so great to see all knowledge and workmanship u show us. Thank you.

[@radimziegler7079]

Seeing this tank come to life from literal scraps is beautiful, just remarkable

[@VERBLASSEN]

Hopefully u guys can get all the necessary parts to get this beautiful beast up and running again one day.

[@jstef928]

Restoring a piece of History, what an undertaking, the results are nothing short of amazing.

[@Clarity_Control]

A history of gunning down civilians and unarmed tank crews.

[@jeremyroberts6690]

Man that was over 80 years ago quit beating a dead horse and let the past go

[@sergiozammel8261]

I'm a run of tha mill Heavy Engineer Boilermaker, and I can tell you that I am sweating just watching the time lapse of this re- build. I take my hat off, and everything else to you guys remaking this Awesome machine !! What a labor of love it would have been !

[@dronebandit1292]

Love the workmanship on the tiger All the little details credit to you All the man hours that were put into it All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@dirkdreier3959]

Buy some Tigers and Ireland is free . Fu.. of the englisch Queen

[@143AD]

...Australia's first 'Titanic' project! Sorry we're a little late!

[@invictus6592]

Who could ask for a better father son project? I’m so glad I made it to this part of KZbin. Keep up the good work, guys. What you do is amazing.

[@jpmtlhead39]

The Epitome of WW2. When talk abaut WW2,in magazines,footages,documentaries,etc this image of the Tiger Tank its always the first one to show up,and the most well knowed across the world. I wonder why.well i know why. What an Awsome and Gorgeous weapon of war. That's sheer Power.

[@user-zl9st2pk2n]

Eine erstklassige Arbeit von einem erstklassigen Team!!👍👍👍

[@conceptalfa]

What an excellent job om the Tiger I, seeing those pieces in their "as found condition" would deter anyone to give up already by just looking att them!!!👍👍👍

[@bobvines00]

Kurt, I hope that you guys create similar "Supercut" videos on your other restorations. This was fantastic!

[@holgerwittmann8419]

22:21 This is why i love complete restorations, i never had a clue how complicated but also genius these wheels were engineered!

[@user-vv5xr9jj7x]

إنكم مبدعون وتعملون بجد وتستحقون لقب ميكانيكيو الكوكب من العراق تحيه حب وتقدير لكم أعزائي ❤

[@QAnswer]

Leopard 1 pulling Tiger 1 is really interesting sight to see.

[@Ronaldl2350]

It does hit your heart when you're reminded that's not just huge pieces of metal etc. But men lived and died in these machines. And in particular that tank a man died in it. Yes he was the enemy at the time, but they still had a mother, father possibly a wife and kids. Reminds of the terribleness of war.

[@MysteriousMarsupial]

Amazing job guy's. Thank you for preserving history and all the efforts you put in. Huge respect for all involved young and older. Amazing Aussie restoration and engineering to bring this beast back to life for all to appreciate from a historical perspective

[@geraldstiling3735]

It's seems like a lot of work, 👨🏼‍🏭👷🏼‍♂️but you are creating something that in hundreds⌛ of years from now, people will be admiring your work👍

[@motorrebell]

Amazing Job !! Salute - Massive RESPECT from Germany !

[@143AD]

Australia delivers! She'll be ready for you to pick up on Firday at 1700HRS, Herr ;) Greetings from Downunder.

[@jb6668]

I recall seeing the early Tiger I commanders cupola relic during a visit in 2016 thinking how cool is that and thats as close as Im likely to get to seeing the real thing. Until my next visit...

[@djtigerrawr7303]

Its amazing how much just a few numbers and letters on a piece of metal tells such a tragic story And I'm thankful that it wasn't destroyed by people that think that single piece of metal is just junk And landed up in your hands

[@LesWalker2023]

That was one of the best hours I have ever spent watching anything! What a build! All I could think was, how dare I think my 1/35 scale model kit build was work! lol! THIS was a build! Fantastic video and a moving and amazing final piece! You guys deserve an award for this one! Great stuff!

[@TheLarix]

Very soulful release. This mechanic is very sensitive and loving towards his creations. Master, no less. He breathed a second life into this relic of terrible times. So simply beautiful.

[@14312KIDS]

You guys have brought back a piece of history. Was state of the art in 1940. And one of the best tanks of the war.

[@EneTheGene]

I hope you meant to say "the 1940s" since this tank entered production in 1942, not 1940. Also, best tanks? Really?

[@medical_tomato1206]

@@EneTheGene well with all the hard factors it would easily be the best but then arrives the soft factors some its good in other tho... but the gun was easily state of the art through out most if the war

[@EneTheGene]

@@medical_tomato1206 I mostly think that the tiger(s) were a mistake due to the production cost/difficulties, coupled with how tanks are often lost without contributing much. What I mean is that a tiger is great in battle, and has the potential to destroy several enemies before itself getting destroyed, but it could just as well just get penetrated in the side, or by simply a big gun from the front, or it could be bombed, or it could just break down and have to be abandoned. Just focussing efforts on producing panzer 4s and cheaper tank destroyers would have probably made more sense. My comment may have been a bit rambly, sorry about that :D

[@nachtsumhalbzwei]

Just watch this great Episode again, i dont know how often i have done that jet.

[@lorrainedimmock4096]

Fantastic restoration guys, it will be awesome when it gets a power unit and suspension in place, then there will be 2 working Tigers in the world.....!

[@theonlymadmac4771]

Nice music selection! Bach, Strauss beat fourth line guitar riffs any time!

[@paddycoleman1472]

Amazing work, well done to everyone involved. It makes you realise the amount of work and complexity involved in building a Tiger. Amazing the Germans were able to do this and maintain them under war time conditions.

[@simonainscough619]

they were also building jet planes ICBMs and were halfway to the atom bomb. busy little beavers

[@trevoreeles4437]

Probably the most interesting and watchable content Ive seen on youtube for an age.

[@Ad3Collins]

I hope to see the Tiger 1 running one day. seen the Tiger 1 running at Bovvington tank Museum in the UK which was amazing.

[@orangefoster2210]

Oh wow, I really did just sit a whole Hour watching this. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Thank you for showing me such a wonderful supercut :)

[@simonrussell6884]

The work on this Tiger Tank is nothing short of amazing.

[@143AD]

I would have given my right arm to say I helped ...ummm, to make the coffee!?

[@konigster13]

Can't wait till you make the Tiger a runner , what a fantastic job youve done on the restoration .

[@codebasher1]

Seeing how this started, if it ever gets to be a runner this will be the biggest rebuild from scrap ever. Great work guys. Especially doing this in North Queensland where it's 100% humidity one day and %99.9 humidity the rest.

[@gerardkavanagh144]

One of the most enjoyable videos I've watched in a long time. Pass on my congratulations to Glenn & Beau and of course the video team.

[@jeff88701]

Amazing I hope these guys get it running a good tribute to German engineering 👏 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Harry.said.so.]

Loved the tiger being towed by the leopard, seems fitting.

[@Dfekt]

Never subscribed to a KZbin channel so quickly. Great work and great content.

[@ufoetdog8353]

These guys are awesome. Love how Bo works and his laugh and jokes. Makes this old man happy to see them work hard and enjoy what they do. I watch a lot of Tank rebullds and Aus-Armor is the best quality, good music, great narrative. No other tank rebuild show can compete. I also appreciate the work of the filmer - he narrates well, with great selection of music and good film of the project. I am an American and got into 1/16 scale tanks and Aus-Armor is a fun learning experience. Cheers to all of you and Bo's Dad, and all the other builders..

[@MrWasher74]

I found this video by accident but I'm so glad I did! A like and subscribe just doesn't feel enough, I'm making plans to come and see your museum as soon as I can. Thank you all for your efforts.

[@omcbob37]

To reconstruct this piece of military history is an amazing accomplishment. Very well done.

[@user-to9ux9tj8r]

It is wonderful that there are those who are dedicated to restoring and preserving these amazing war machines so they will not be lost to History.

[@garynew9637]

Good that Beau gets to paint the finishing touches on a tank he and others have put so much work into!

[@havca2916]

Even after 80 years of technical progress, this Tiger 1 tank still impresses by his massive presence and the aura of physical enforcement together with some kind of majesty which transpire, reaching our imagination. Impressive work you have done to rebuild this engin from scratch. Nevertheless, we should keep in mind that it is a killing machine, built to serve an despictable ideology.

[@stevesteve1965]

Having visited Tiger 131 a few times I can truly appreciate your true dedication passion professionalism and skill. To get this running would be the pinnacle of this restoration. Two running Tiger one's. I take my hat off to you guys, so proud of you. Congratulations.

[@143AD]

Agreed. Will it run on original engine?

[@madhatter38m]

I thought he said the other tiger look alike was used in fury. But I'm pretty sure it was 131 from bovington. Not sure if he meant from Kelly's heroes or some other movie? Anyway excellent work guys.

[@143AD]

@@madhatter38m I think he meant they have 2 Tigers. The other one is not an original or is partly original (minimally original). This one is the real deal. Their even putting an original engine in it. God knows how though.

[@stevesteve1965]

@@madhatter38m, 131 was used in Fury and the films Kelly's Heroes /Saving Private Ryan were T34 (tiger) mockups. The saving Private Ryan (Tiger) is at Duxford IWM.

[@madhatter38m]

@@143AD haha, I was wondering that myself. Those engines aren't just rusting away in storehouses somewhere. He just confused me cause he said the Mock tiger used in Fury...

[@carlbettis5882]

Imagine having this as a job, what a joy it must be. Great work all, a real beauty

[@dudebud72]

80 year old tank that is exceptionally rebuilt. Amazing! A lot to be proud of and it definitely is your baby!

[@michaelmuller832]

TOLLE LEISTUNG UND EIN SEHR GUTES VIDEO. WERE BEI UNS IN DEUTSCHLAND NICHT MEHR MÖGLICH. DA WIRD GESCHICHTE GREIFBAR GEMACHT. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gusgone4527]

That was an incredible video diary of the Tiger restoration. Thank you very much for taking the time to edit and produce it. I look forward to seeing the finished item run. With that in mind. How about a race with Tiger 131. No need for them to travel far, with modern video technology. Just time them over a set distance on flat ground and display both feeds at once with a timer. As much as I like the Panzer IV, (It's my favourite German tank.) There is something very special about the Tiger 1. It's an intimidating lump of Teutonic metal, which must have terrified anyone in it's path. Especially if they had an appreciation of what that 88mm canon was capable of doing to any allied vehicle it cared to shoot at, regardless of range. I imagine the panzer troops changed tool mountings to suit what they needed to carry and what was available to them during the war. There is documented evidence to suggest that experienced crews had much leeway when it came to field modifications, repairs and "making do." I bet they lavished care and attention on their rusty steed. I know I would.

[@kevinmims38]

Outstanding Job! Please make it run again!

[@143AD]

They are 63 Tonnes! Frontal armour is 103mm thick. Nothing could stop them. Sherman round bounced off, even at 300 meters! One of these could finsish an entire Batallion single handely, and many did. A handful wiped out an entire army of American tanks in Africa.

[@user-fe5dv4rs9x]

This was so fascinating I didn't even realize an entire hour passed!. This was so fascinating I didn't even realize an entire hour passed!.

[@MeYou-yz2yz]

Wow. That's a lot of JB Weld. Awesome rebuild and vid guys.

[@scottadamson2431]

Not only are you guys great machinists, welders, and hard grafters after seeing just a couple of your restorations you are artists as well these vehicles are works of art after you guys finish with them. My Dad was a fitter and turner and I know he would have loved to work on these and use the lathe.

[@chrisgilgen3774]

Loved seeing all the exhibits when I was there last week & as a bonus I got to say g'day to a few of the guys. The Open Hatch tour was really interesting, old mate who did the talking was very knowledgeable & i learnt some new things for sure. I got to see the panzer IV G started & get driven around the track outside. Kurt even opened the viewing platform up so we could go outside & watch. Thanks to all the crew there, I would highly recommend a visit.

[@greghelms4458]

Bless you guys for saving this history for future generations.

[@koizumiizumi5426]

48:40 the zimmerit coating really inst something needed to add, it wasnt used even for a long period of the war, and the tank defnitely looks better without it Also, Gotta say that this is a marvelous reconstruction of a Tiger 1

[@67daffy]

Truly a world class museum and exhibits and I’ve seen a few. :)

[@143AD]

Good to know, as I haven't but I want too. And I'm here!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Got to say that was the best hour I have spent in a long time I am at what you can build out of scrap metal All your guys there are unbelievable trades people The leopard was the main battle tank when I was in the army Even though we still had centurions at wodonga I nearly ended up at puck a to be a tech but went to 161 and played with helicopters instead Can’t wait for next Wednesday 😍😍👍👍👍

[@shaantitus1538]

The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, where heavy engineering and fabrication becomes Art. I saw this beast on Sunday. Magnificent

[@crookedbird6589]

I use to complain when I had a bad week restoring my 1968 Ford Torino GT. I had no room to complain. Great job.