King Tiger Restoration - Up Close with the King Tiger At the Swiss Military Museum

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @freefromit2
    @freefromit2 Рік тому +151

    All these decades later it is still an amazing Monster.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +16

      Incredible isn’t it. That main gun still looks terrifying today!

    • @LarryPrice-n1g
      @LarryPrice-n1g Рік тому +6

      Just as long it was,nt hunting u. To me they are absolutely amazing tank to look at and see it in motion.

    • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
      @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 2 місяці тому +2

      @@WW2Wayfinder A few years ago I visited the German Panzer Museum in Munster, south of Hamburg. And even their 1/1 "Airfix Tiger", made from glasfiber, looks threatening! Finn

  • @geraldoram2453
    @geraldoram2453 Рік тому +234

    As a retired mechanical and machine tool fitter I can only imagine what a magnificent thrill it must be to be involved in such an amazing project. Such an awesome piece of engineering that tank is when you think it was manufactured so long ago.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +24

      It’s quite something isn’t it! The team are doing such a great job on it.

    • @ВладимирВоробьев-е3о
      @ВладимирВоробьев-е3о 11 місяців тому

      ​@@WW2Wayfinderможет быть у вас команда людей с золотыми руками, но знайте, эта техника принесла столько горя Русскому народу. может не стоит показывать все это? у меня на войне погибли два деда борясь с фашисткой нечистью, для кого вы это все выкладываете? не спорю, может тогда это и были высокие технологии, но т 34 их жгли. не надо восхвалять все это!!! сейчас ваши леопарды горят на Украине, так, что не хвалитесь!

    • @operatorphantom1459
      @operatorphantom1459 11 місяців тому +4

      There's a similar project in Texas at this time

    • @erichartmann815
      @erichartmann815 11 місяців тому +5

      @@operatorphantom1459 Really? Where in Texas? Thanks.

    • @fredreinhard2091
      @fredreinhard2091 11 місяців тому +4

      Especially during constant bombing of all production facilities. This tank ate IS2 !

  • @KENTSCOBRAJET
    @KENTSCOBRAJET Рік тому +71

    What a beast. My favorite tank of all time. The German war machine was cutting edge. Industrial art masterpiece! Thanks for this content

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +11

      You’re most welcome. It’s a great machine and when it’ll be incredible when they have it outside running again!

    • @Mr.MaWe.
      @Mr.MaWe. Рік тому

      I am realy looking forward to that. @@WW2Wayfinder
      I was at the Museum this year and saw the tanks for the first time. the tiger 2 is just huge, its armor is so thick and its cannon is so long... that realy impressed me a lot. if felt like a 12 year old again walking around the tank with my mouth open allmost all the time. if u get the tiger 2 running i will definitly be there again to see that.
      For everyone: The museum is definitly woth visiting it. Go visit and support it!

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      @dragannjegovan398 День тому

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  • @brutter602
    @brutter602 Рік тому +84

    They are doing a great job.
    Having been involved in a detailed early Panther A model restoration I know how long it can take to restore one of these tanks.
    An interesting feature that all the Panthers and Tigers had was the main gun spent gas evacuation system.
    There was a small compressor mounted on the turret basket floor which in turn pressurised an air tank/air receiver. When the main gun fired and travelled back to its rest position after recoil, the breech would automatically open to discharge the spent shell case and as soon as the spent shell case had cleared the breech mouth, compressed air from the air tank receiver would be blown up the barrel so as to prevent the shell charge propellant gases from flowing back into the turret and chocking the crew.
    If you look at wartime footage of a Panther or Tiger firing the main gun, you can see the spent gases wafting out of the muzzelbrake after the recoil of the barrel has finished. This is from the compressed air travelling up the inside of the barrel.
    The compressor was driven via a gearbox on the turret basket which in turn was driven by the engine to main gearbox propshaft.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +11

      Oh wow! I’ve seen that before on original footage but didn’t realise it was as a result of the system you mentioned! Thank you for that and always great to learn more about these machines!
      Thanks again and thanks for taking the time to watch 😃

    • @brutter602
      @brutter602 Рік тому +5

      @@WW2Wayfinder You’re welcome. Keep up the great work.

    • @johnanita9251
      @johnanita9251 11 місяців тому +5

      Learned again something thx

    • @tommymaddox6785
      @tommymaddox6785 8 місяців тому

      ​@I7435IC Sort of. A bit overcomplicated (cliche I know). If you had compressed air starter diesels in there you'd be able to just use some of that. Alternatively there are fume extracter designs that are passive.

    • @jimmylight4866
      @jimmylight4866 8 місяців тому

      Coool. Thank u

  • @davidberry7985
    @davidberry7985 4 місяці тому +9

    Love to see these tanks restored to working condition. Nice for the children of today see this lovely piece of history

  • @troykauffman3963
    @troykauffman3963 Рік тому +60

    What an amazing sight, truly an impressive piece of machinery. Looks like they are doing a fantastic job of restoring the King Tiger. Looks like a pretty impressive museum. Thanks for bringing this to us Jon. 🫡

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +6

      My pleasure! I just wish I’d had more time to document the collection there as it’s fantastic! They literally have floors and floors of armour, and everything else! And that’s just in one building!
      Thanks for watching 😃

  • @sabii416
    @sabii416 Рік тому +56

    Amazing detailed view of the königstiger. The birdseye view from inside the cupola really gives you the idea of how massive it really was. Kudos to the restoration team for giving this giant marvel life.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +5

      Thank you! The team there are so dedicated and it’s great to see how far it’s come in such a short space of time. It’ll be great to see it finally take to the field when it’s completed. Thanks for watching!

  • @ColinFreeman-kh9us
    @ColinFreeman-kh9us 11 місяців тому +8

    You deserve the joy of standing under that turret. Each of the episodes I watch of yours especially on the Battle of the Bulge are fantastic but so respectful to the fallen. Great stuff

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  11 місяців тому

      Thank you, it was a great day to see what they’ve accomplished with it and as an engineer by trade I really appreciate the workmanship that has gone into it so far.

  • @travisgill307
    @travisgill307 5 місяців тому +12

    The King Tiger is the Patriach of the whole family, an sits on it's throne accordingly! My father an i have restored two vintage cars, both 1920s era essex. The amount of work an time involved in restoring those jems was staggering. This is on a whoile new levell. I am in awe, what a blessing it is, just knowing this vehicle exists! Its value can not be overstated, Brad Pitt stars in Fury part two anyone lol? Thankyou swiss tank museum, give bovington a run for its money haha

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  5 місяців тому +3

      @@travisgill307 glad you enjoyed the episode. The work the team are doing there is exceptional and definitely setting the bar high for Bovington if they ever consider restoring their King Tiger!

  • @ProWalter2
    @ProWalter2 Рік тому +12

    It's really cool to see over the past few years so many museums are restoring their old rare ww2 tanks

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +3

      It’s great isn’t it. The Tank Museum in Dorset has some interesting projects on the go and the museum in Samur is hoping to have their Tiger 1 running for the Normandy anniversary apparently!

  • @paoloviti6156
    @paoloviti6156 Рік тому +23

    I believe that this is the best restoration ever of the Königtiger and I'm truly impressed with your workmanship! Please accept my congratulations for doing such great job 👍👍👍👍

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +7

      It’s a wonderful job the team are doing there and when finished it will look truly outstanding!
      Thanks for watching 😃

    • @DenKHK
      @DenKHK Рік тому +4

      I echo this. For a long time I have been lamenting that only the Tiger I was successfully restored to working condition, while every Tiger II was either half-stripped or sectioned or otherwise clearly a salvage. So I was overjoyed when I stumbled on this video and learned that a Tiger II is being restored to practically mint condition! Amazing work and effort, and I only wish there was some way I could meaningfully contribute from my corner of the world. Thank you for the excellent and informative video!
      The advantage of the overlapping but not interleaved suspension system of the Panther, Tiger II and late Tiger Is over the overlapping-and-interleaved one of the early Tiger Is could *really* be felt if you needed to replace one of the inner wheels. With the newer suspension, you'd have to remove at most 2 wheels; with the early Tiger I's, you may have to remove up to 8 or 9! Coupled with the fact that the early rubber-rimmed wheels quite often shed the rubber, this was a major maintenance pain in the @$$.

    • @ukasz-zm9qc
      @ukasz-zm9qc Рік тому +3

      @@DenKHK After all, the Tiger II tank in running condition has been located in the Saumur museum for long time. Did you not know about it?

    • @DenKHK
      @DenKHK Рік тому +2

      @@ukasz-zm9qc You're absolutely correct, I did see a video of it at a tank show (I think it's the one you're referring to) sometime ago but had completely forgotten about that one. Still, this project has the potential to create one "factory fresh", and lay the groundwork for making any parts needed to keep all of them running in future.

    • @johnmartin2464
      @johnmartin2464 6 місяців тому +1

      Think this will be a mint condition vehicle once its finished. Will it be the second running Konigstiger (Tiger Ausf. B) in the world? Be great to hear that Maybach HL 230 engine sound. I think Bruce Compton had an HL230 engine restored for a Panther in the Czech Republic as they were the only ones in the world capable of doing it. They found that the slave labourers that built the engine sabotaged the valves. If these vehicles are not restored and kept, a whole load of historical facts will be gone forever. If they do decide to do another WW2 movie, imagine having a real vintage Konigstiger in it. Will they modify the transmission to ensure it lasts the lifetime of the vehicle as its known to be a serious weakness due to the weight of the tank?

  • @gordon295
    @gordon295 Рік тому +7

    I still remember seeing and touching that Monster at Thun in 1984 ... We were given a guided tour by one of the Troopers. So happy that it will be running again. Thank you for the Video.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Oh cool! Nice that you’ve seen it before and now you can see where it’s at and the work the team have done!

  • @Pohren_
    @Pohren_ Рік тому +29

    King Tiger is Amazing! Imagine meeting one of these on the battlefield! Thanks for bringing us this content

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +6

      Thank you for watching! It’s an incredible piece of engineering and it was great getting up close with the work the team are doing there!

    • @tracker1265
      @tracker1265 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the update Please follow up in the future

  • @metalunic
    @metalunic 4 дні тому +1

    Was able to see the King Tiger live in September 2023. What a great piece of technical history. Absolutely breathtaking :-D Well explained video, great work thank you

  • @cameron3815
    @cameron3815 Рік тому +8

    Well done. Thank you for bringing us along on the amazing journey that King Tiger has had.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +3

      My pleasure! It was very cool being able to see the work they’ve done on it and very kind of the museum to allow me to film there with such unrestricted access!
      They’ve also got such a vast collection it would take a few episodes to cover it all!

  • @mikehall5815
    @mikehall5815 Рік тому +17

    Jon very well done! There is no way in hell that I would want to be on the receiving end of that projectile! Thank you for taking the time to share that. Very much appreciated. Be safe.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +4

      Thank you 😃 It’s quite incredible isn’t when you see the size of the projectile and think of how fast it would be travelling! While the tank itself had lots of faults on the battlefield one thing the Germans got right was that main gun!

  • @MrTuftynut
    @MrTuftynut 5 місяців тому +2

    My favourite Tank - Wow, what a beast and still looks so current over 80 years later! Can't wait to see this running, PLEASE paint it in Normandy or Ardennes multi-colour camo!
    Well done for such an interesting video and for clearing up the Porsche & Henschel turret misnomer!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! It’ll definitely be interesting to see which scheme they go with when it’s already to go!

  • @ClarenceCochran-ne7du
    @ClarenceCochran-ne7du 11 місяців тому +5

    So very few of the Tigers left, its amazing just to see the video. Must be the thrill of a life to be a part of it.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  10 місяців тому +1

      It was incredible to see it up close and really examine the work the team have done with it! Thanks for watching!

  • @iltonwhite
    @iltonwhite Рік тому +12

    Brilliant informative video, it's so good to see these legendary machines being restored.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! And I agree completely, it’s great to think these vehicles will be around for the next generation to see and appreciate!

  • @xs10tl60
    @xs10tl60 Рік тому +5

    Incredible, love to see this and other resto projects like it everywhere. Can't wait to see this beauty running under her own power once again!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      It’s amazing to see isn’t it! The dedication from the team is second to none! Thanks for watching.

  • @buninparadise9476
    @buninparadise9476 Рік тому +8

    Great presentation!
    Great presenter!
    Great voice!

  • @i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b
    @i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b Рік тому +10

    The war started with tankettes and ended with these beasts, great video, thanks!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      It’s an incredible period of development isn’t it! Thanks for watching.

    • @caroleansoldier382
      @caroleansoldier382 6 місяців тому

      ​@@WW2Wayfinder when you really think about it, the 1920s till the 1940s were like the 1800s in gun technology but for tanks

  • @Sodbusterrod
    @Sodbusterrod Рік тому +3

    Great report. Thank you for the understated, hype-free presentation. You let the story be the center piece and not an over dramatic presenter.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. The King Tiger is far more interesting than I’ll ever be and ultimately that’s the important part! Thanks again for watching.

  • @Lansing2784
    @Lansing2784 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for the detailed look @ the King Tiger. Congratulations on reaching 100K Subs!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the episode! The work the team have done is amazing and it’ll be great to see it taking to the field again!
      And quite the shock to hit 100k today! Definitely a great feeling but I won’t be resting on my laurels. Lots of Battle of the Bulge content to come from next week onwards!

  • @nobbytart27
    @nobbytart27 Рік тому +2

    As an ex factory maintenance fitter i was well used to having to fabicate new parts or get the tool room to machine new stuff but this is next level, lots of skills on show looking at this from sheet metal work to machining, and that ventilation fan is a mini work of art, whoever made that should be proud. Easy to forget the heritage of this thing and what it stood for but lumps of metal dont have ideology its the people creating them. The sheer size and power of these things is mind blowing seeing one of these from the turret of a Sherman must have been terrifying knowing what that L71 could do (and probably still pose a serious problem for a lot of modern armour) As a model maker this is a brilliant reference, great video.

  • @zeusmaster6379
    @zeusmaster6379 8 місяців тому +10

    I’m of German origins and served in the U.S. Army on tanks and can really appreciate the awesomeness of the Tiger series of tanks!

  • @Krapfelapfen
    @Krapfelapfen Рік тому +7

    I can imagine it is the small things like the fan on this project that cause a lot of headache. Awsome work!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +3

      The chap I spoke to said it took a long to get right as the blades are so intricate and such odd shapes! It’s definitely a testimony to the team that they got it right!

  • @MrElliptific
    @MrElliptific 5 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic project. It is really inspiring to see they are teams dedicated to restoring such iconic historical pieces of equipment.

  • @paramarky
    @paramarky Рік тому +4

    Cracking review, bringing something new for tank enthusiasts. Your easy, well informed style is refreshing. Well done

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! Hopefully it highlights the great work the team are doing there. Thanks for watching 😀

  • @coolhand1964
    @coolhand1964 Рік тому +2

    Thankyou for a great in depth and logical presentation. I am not a tank buff, despite having the deepest admiration for tank crews on all sides. I am just an engineering nerd and home fabricator. I restore old motorcycles of the 40's to 50's, so the word 'restoration' caught my attention. I ended up watching until the end. Well done. I'll be back for more.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’m always in awe of the skill of people like yourself who can take a wreck or a very old vehicle and bring it back to life! The work the team are doing there is of such a high standard it’s a joy to see it.
      Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel 😃

  • @ProximaCentairi24
    @ProximaCentairi24 6 місяців тому +3

    I love watching anything about tank restoration

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  6 місяців тому

      Likewise! I always try and watch Bruce Crompton's series when it's on TV as the work he and the team do is always amazing.

  • @TribeTaz
    @TribeTaz 6 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding video. Still my favorite tank of WW2. Its beautiful

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! And I agreed the King Tiger will forever be my personal No. 1 tanks of WW2. I know it was flawed but it heralded the future of tank development I believe

  • @RobJones262
    @RobJones262 Рік тому +2

    Holy Bajongers! that is a huge bit of kit. What a fantastic restoration. Thanks for sharing this ;)

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      No worries. It’s a great project and I hope as it nears completion it gets a lot more press as it’s going to incredible to see it on the field again.

  • @viking4130
    @viking4130 8 місяців тому +5

    Amazing work so far. I hope I am still alive to see it back together and running in all its glory. The King Tiger is the most monstrously beautiful tank to ever grace a battlefield in my humble opinion. I have actually climbed up on the Tiger 1 , King Tiger and Jadgtiger 128MM at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Army base and tank museum. They are now restoring the Tiger 1 and will , one at a time, restore all 3 to Running condition. They moved them to the Patton tank museum for restoration.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  8 місяців тому +3

      It's incredible isn't it! Hopefully the museum have it up nad running within the next couple of years!

  • @JasperJokerII
    @JasperJokerII Рік тому +5

    As expected, this was yet another great episode. This even looks like a King Tiger kit

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Definitely the ultimate model kit! Reminds me I’ve got a 1/35 scale one I need to finish on my work bench!

    • @JasperJokerII
      @JasperJokerII Рік тому

      @@WW2Wayfinder only one!??

  • @fredrikhultman557
    @fredrikhultman557 Рік тому +2

    Amazing restoration! This one looks like it's fresh off the factory floor ready for action.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      It’s incredible isn’t it! The level of detail the team are working to is fantastic to see! Thank you for watching!

  • @robertedwards7695
    @robertedwards7695 9 місяців тому +1

    Great presentation, great restoration in progress. Every thing about this vid is great !Thanking you Robbbert from Melbourne Australia.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Robert, glad you enjoyed it! The team at the museum are doing a great job and it’ll be amazing to see it up and running again!

  • @petercliff4023
    @petercliff4023 Рік тому +2

    Really interesting video - What a great restoration project - Many thanks to the Tiger team for their efforts on bringing this beast back to life.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! The team are so dedicated to the job and it was great to speak with them about it. It’ll be a great tribute to them when it’s finally up and running again!

  • @firstcitytraveler
    @firstcitytraveler Рік тому +4

    Great video. When finished there will one of a few operational King Tigers.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      I believe the only other is in Samur in France (unless someone has one hidden well away from the public eye!) so it would be amazing to see them together at an event!

  • @Dark-7070
    @Dark-7070 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for preserving this important part of our world history!!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome! The team are doing a fabulous job and if you have time the website they have details the post war history of the tank which is well worth a read (link is in the description)

  • @davekreitzer4358
    @davekreitzer4358 Рік тому +5

    Thanks very much for the update , will be an interesting / incredible piece of history to marvel at , when finished , can't wait to hear it running !!! 💪😎

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      You’re most welcome! It’s always incredible to stand next to these machines and this one especially knowing it’ll run eventually. I just hope it can head back to see it being used!
      Thanks again for watching 😃

  • @mutthaam2396
    @mutthaam2396 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely wonderful.
    So many are grateful for your efforts!
    Thank you!!!❤❤❤

  • @rmwarnick
    @rmwarnick Рік тому +12

    That turret ventilation fan is actually pretty important, because you get cordite fumes from the breech of the main gun when it opens after firing to reload.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +7

      Very much so! I can’t imagine how thick the air would get after the first couple of rounds in the turret! Thanks for watching.

    • @cat-im4vv
      @cat-im4vv Рік тому +3

      German guns removed fuse's automatically right after shooting end of the barrel before opening the Lock and throw out the shell..it was semiautomatic gun.

    • @gordon295
      @gordon295 Рік тому

      Re Cordite ... Germany did Not use Cordite. England did.

  • @danielbeck9191
    @danielbeck9191 10 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU for this fantastic video!!! I am anxious to see this restoration project reach its completion.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  10 місяців тому

      You’re most welcome! It’ll be amazing to see it up and running again.

  • @carlosfaliveni2442
    @carlosfaliveni2442 6 місяців тому +2

    Cómo fanático de las máquinas, me alegro mucho que hayan traido a la vida, tan magnífica pieza de ingeniería.

  • @h.d.mech.mortenson2098
    @h.d.mech.mortenson2098 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video! What a great example Of German war history. Looks like they’re doing a great job of restoring it.

  • @pete.theeggbox
    @pete.theeggbox 6 місяців тому +2

    i've always been interested in military hardware, and been involved in some restoration work myself
    it never ceases to amaze me how we are effected by seeing these monsters, these killing machines, a sense of awe and wonder at them, the manufacturing of these fighting machines was off the scale, and with that we must never forget the circumstances under which they were built, often using slave labor - so its not only an honor to see this presentation, but a moment to reflect on what was going on back in WWII, this machine was a disposable asset if need be and what is now a spectacular museum piece that's worth so much because so few are left in existence

  • @omcbob37
    @omcbob37 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the incredible story of restoring this awesome piece of military history. In looking at the details of its construction, armament and frontal armor, it's no wonder this machine struck such fear on the battlefield. Looking forward to more videos as the restoration continues.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! It really is a beast, and very impressive to see up close. I hope to go back when its up and running to see it take to the field!

  • @fireabend_1226
    @fireabend_1226 Рік тому +7

    Great job... 😊👍 Very good presented video contribution, congrats. The editing and camera are also very good.

  • @scottbruner9266
    @scottbruner9266 8 місяців тому +2

    8:41 im pretty sure the part described as “part of the floor” was the slip-ring assembly. The way of transferring electrical power from the hull into the turret.

  • @yammyrob
    @yammyrob 2 дні тому +1

    Absolutely loved this vid. Perfect pace and information.

  • @RickJZ1973
    @RickJZ1973 Рік тому +2

    This was an awesome presentation to see a tiger II so very up close. Absolutely tremendous restoration project!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      It’s amazing isn’t it. The teams work is first class and hopefully it won’t be much longer before it’s up and running again! Thanks for watching.

  • @lauriea2971
    @lauriea2971 10 місяців тому +2

    Ty I’m from Canada 🇨🇦, I love the king tiger tank since I was boy over 47 years ago.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  10 місяців тому

      They’re an amazing piece of engineering aren’t they?! Like you I’ve been a fan for many years and I know they had mechanical issues but I still really rate them!

  • @anthonyxuereb792
    @anthonyxuereb792 6 місяців тому +2

    Definitely a BEAST, well presented video.

  • @gibraltersteamboatco888
    @gibraltersteamboatco888 Рік тому +3

    Excellent.Thanks.
    Had frgotten about this restoration. In the 2013 National Geo Megastructures it was in afew more pieces.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Cool that you’ve been able to see the progress on it! Thank you for watching 😀

  • @alantoon5708
    @alantoon5708 Рік тому +14

    The Ausralian Armor Museum has had a number of workshop videos on their restoration projects.
    Many started as blown to pieces hulks...

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +6

      That’s a museum I would love to visit! The work those guys are doing there is amazing.

    • @conceptalfa
      @conceptalfa Рік тому +4

      Because they probably don't want anybody to see how they cut corners with the restorations!!!

    • @martinkukumberg1908
      @martinkukumberg1908 Рік тому

      Thats true.But They havn't King 🐯.

    • @conceptalfa
      @conceptalfa Рік тому +3

      @@martinkukumberg1908 and probably never will as these don't exactly grow on trees any more, if ever....but there's i e one unrestored King Tiger in Belgium standing outside as a monument for the battles there during WWII since decades ago that could actually be replaced by a replica and no one would probably mind, very, very pitty letting a rare original like this be destroyed by weather elements just for show!!!
      P.S.
      There goes a rumour there's at least one submerged King Tiger in one of germany's rivers (forgot the name), but no one knows if that's true or not....

  • @exzendar2523
    @exzendar2523 Рік тому +3

    Amazing!!! First time i hear of the history of this tank👍👍👍

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Glad you know of it now! Their website is well worth a look (link is in the description) and their collection is huge!
      Thanks for watching 😃

    • @exzendar2523
      @exzendar2523 Рік тому

      @@WW2Wayfinder thx🙏🙏🙏

  • @terrywoodham8419
    @terrywoodham8419 3 місяці тому +3

    Your excitement on your face when you was in the turret says it all.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  3 місяці тому +2

      It was amazing! I need to find an excuse to get back there and have another nose around it!

    • @terrywoodham8419
      @terrywoodham8419 3 місяці тому +1

      @@WW2Wayfinder don't blame you for wanting to go back there it's an amazing tank to actually be next to.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  3 місяці тому +1

      Also quite cool to see it broken down like that as most are either sealed off to the public or just rusted hulks on the inside so very grateful to the Swiss team for the work they’re doing with it all!

  • @chrisward7085
    @chrisward7085 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant commentary. Fantastic piece of work. Thanks.

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid Рік тому +4

    A good family friend was a Tiger 1 driver during WW2…how awesome!!!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      Oh wow! I bet he had some interesting stories. Do you know what Panzer Battalion he served with by any chance?

    • @TopSecretVid
      @TopSecretVid Рік тому +2

      @@WW2Wayfinder I wish I did. Sadly he passed away about 5 years ago, he was a really nice man. I do know that he was captured by the Americans and worked as a mechanic in their Motor Pool. If I do find out more I will certainly post up here. At one point he showed me a few pics of him in uniform, which was really cool.

  • @frankmarullo228
    @frankmarullo228 Рік тому +6

    This video was AWESOME my friend, war is terrible but the weapons and gear that has come from. It is incredible !! THANK you Frank from montana USA. PS. Wish I had one of those tanks to use deer hunting !!!!!! LOL.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      You’re most welcome! Thank you for watching. If you had one for deer hunting you’d definitely be able to take them out, from well over a mile!😂

  • @robertmaybeth3434
    @robertmaybeth3434 8 місяців тому +1

    OP great documentary! A real deep-dive into the innards of the mighty King.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Hopefully I’ll be able to return when it’s up and running so we can all see it being put through its paces!

  • @afewminutesofhistory
    @afewminutesofhistory Рік тому +9

    Brilliant mate! I was lucky to get a go in the one at the German Tank Museum, absolutely monstrous things!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate! I need to visit that museum as their collection looks amazing!

    • @afewminutesofhistory
      @afewminutesofhistory Рік тому +1

      @@WW2Wayfinder it’s absolutely fantastic, definitely a place I’d get to again!

  • @johnlant1730
    @johnlant1730 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! I cant wait until its done. This is my favorite tank!

  • @ChrisCraigie-oi1un
    @ChrisCraigie-oi1un Рік тому +2

    Outstanding presentation! I learned a lot. Thank you.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! Hopefully it show cases the excellent work the team are doing!

  • @hermannrose6475
    @hermannrose6475 4 місяці тому +1

    Phantastisch, allein die Metallbearbeitung. Das Museum ist ein neuer reisepunkt für mich. Super Beitrag.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  4 місяці тому +1

      Wunderbar! Ich hoffe, Sie können es bald besuchen, denn es ist ein unglaublicher Ort!

  • @georgeharsin6292
    @georgeharsin6292 Рік тому +2

    Enjoy all of your videos, glad to see the steady increase in your subscriptions.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! Hitting 100k today has been amazing! Thanks for watching 😃

  • @clintonreisig
    @clintonreisig 8 місяців тому +2

    GREAT looking WWII tank! It never had a penetration of frontal armor and an impressive kill to loss ratio

  • @reginaldmcnab3265
    @reginaldmcnab3265 Рік тому +2

    I’ve learned a few things from this video! A big thank you!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Great stuff! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

  • @richardmardis2492
    @richardmardis2492 Рік тому +2

    You so accessible, and low-key I assumed you are an average Joe like me-
    But, you are a serious historian!!
    You’re very impressive👍

  • @jeffalan6339
    @jeffalan6339 5 місяців тому +1

    A really good job in a restoration, first class it is,
    He video production is a first class effort, learned a lot,
    Thank you for the video

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! The work the museum is doing there is amazing. Just need a second visit when it’s up and running again!

  • @johnvaluk1401
    @johnvaluk1401 Рік тому +3

    Thank you very informative and what a massive tank.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! And every time I’ve been next to a Tiger or King Tiger I’m always amazed at the sheer size of them!
      Thanks for watching 😃

  • @MrSeeuu
    @MrSeeuu Рік тому +2

    Great video, great presentation, great info. Thank you!!!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      You’re most welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch 😃

  • @aceystone8121
    @aceystone8121 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making this video! Since recently obtaining a link of track from a Tiger 2, I've been very eager to learn more about this amazing tank! I found this video to be highly informative!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      You’re most welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning 11 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding video and presentation.

  • @trentonwampler4690
    @trentonwampler4690 Рік тому +1

    My favorate tank. Its so cool to see these being restored hopfully it will be able to drive around soon.

  • @bugs5644
    @bugs5644 Рік тому +4

    wow! wish we had one . great detailed video. thanks.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      It’s definitely a prized possession! I think only King Tiger 332 is in the US. The sectionalised one. It’s defiantly a shame more weren’t preserved at the end of the war although I understand why they weren’t.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @SteamCrane
      @SteamCrane 11 місяців тому

      @@WW2Wayfinder People were sick of war, the same as WW-I. The result was more war.

  • @svenleurge2985
    @svenleurge2985 Рік тому +1

    The picture at 13:17 does not show the engine, but it shows the gear box of the Olvar-Getriebe.

  • @erichaheidrich4593
    @erichaheidrich4593 Рік тому +2

    Amazing report. Thank you !

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      You’re most welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @NoelArmourson
    @NoelArmourson 7 місяців тому +2

    That is a very impressive restoration project.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  7 місяців тому +1

      Certainly is! Hopefully the team have it up and running soon!!

  • @Blair338RUM
    @Blair338RUM Рік тому +4

    Fantastic, detailed video. 👍👍

  • @TheSavageRepairman
    @TheSavageRepairman 7 місяців тому +1

    So absolutely amazing to see! Thank you so much for this incredible video. /cheers

  • @Evo836
    @Evo836 Рік тому +3

    Thanks very interesting and learned so much. It's such a nice shape to look at and the workmanship is a credit can't wait for more.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! Agreed it’s a beautiful design and the work the team are doing is second to none!
      Thanks again for watching 😄

  • @martindice5424
    @martindice5424 Рік тому +5

    The Swiss are doing a great job and the restoration looks fantastic thus far.
    I gather they want to return it to ‘working’ condition (which seems great) but -
    Will the original engine and transmission system be used? If so, I wonder how reliable the beast will be.
    Bovington have huge resources devoted to their Tiger 1 and it breaks down quite a lot.
    Don’t get me wrong- I’d love to see King Tiger running at Tankfest.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      That’s right it’ll be a runner when it’s complete. I’m not sure with the engine/transmission etc how much will be original and how much will be newly made but hopefully it’ll run well as it will be amazing to have another big cat up and running.
      I’m still yet to get to the Tank Museum when 131 is out in the paddock, hoping I can rectify that in 2024!
      Thanks for watching 😃

  • @jonathanmcmeekin5994
    @jonathanmcmeekin5994 11 місяців тому +1

    Cracking effort mate! Keep doing what you're doing! Cheers from the Lakes!

  • @roland.j.ruttledge
    @roland.j.ruttledge Рік тому +1

    Fantastic "tour", what a beast, many thanks.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      It’s incredible isn’t it! Thanks for watching😃

  • @davidarmstrong7549
    @davidarmstrong7549 Рік тому +10

    What a fantastic video about such an amazing tank. The King Tiger is such a formidable panzer. I'm glad they didn't but if the Germans had installed a better engine from the start of production, then I'm sure it would have performed much better on the battlefield. Thank you for this brilliant video! 😊

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it and absolutely agree about the engine!

    • @fanda789
      @fanda789 11 місяців тому

      Motor,převodovka a podvozek.Tyto agregáty nebyly dobré.

  • @jbrobertson6052
    @jbrobertson6052 10 місяців тому +1

    A very impressive video Thank You. Really enjoyed the tour and it was nice listening to someone who knows what he is talking about.Liked n' Subscribed. Cheers

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, the King Tiger really is an impressive beast! And welcome to the channel too!

  • @steveb5341
    @steveb5341 Рік тому +1

    Superb video mate. The work those guys are doing in restoring it is amazing. What a beast of a tank

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate. It’s incredible isn’t it! Now we just need to see it take to the field!

  • @EiNarinar
    @EiNarinar 8 місяців тому +2

    Ive seen the Tiger with the Early Krupp turret. It was a beauty

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  8 місяців тому +2

      Agreed, definitley the better looking version of the King Tiger!

  • @KernowekTim
    @KernowekTim Рік тому +1

    Superb. Thank goodness for the whole collective of highly motivate, supremely skilled men and women, by who's toil we are englightened. I salute you all. Bravo indeed. Lest we forget.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому

      Thank you! And agreed, the team are working so hard to make this example the best out there!

  • @User16666
    @User16666 7 місяців тому +2

    Profesjonalna opowieść👍

  • @Ryanboy2020
    @Ryanboy2020 Рік тому +5

    Incredible restoration!! They are doing a remarkable job. Did you find out how much of the King Tiger is original versus new made parts?

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +3

      I didn’t actually think to ask, although I know the original photos show the tank with the barrel severed about half way down it’s length so the main gun is I believe a new installation (but a completely original assembly).

    • @Ryanboy2020
      @Ryanboy2020 Рік тому +1

      @@WW2Wayfinder Oh ok. I was just curious. I wonder if they will paint the original Panzer unit markings on it or keep it generic?

  • @jasonvega9942
    @jasonvega9942 27 днів тому +1

    Pretty spacious in there

  • @Cormano980
    @Cormano980 Рік тому +3

    This will definitely be the best running KT in the world

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  Рік тому +1

      I agree! I think it’ll be better than when it came off the production line!

    • @Cormano980
      @Cormano980 Рік тому

      @@WW2Wayfinder that's for sure, as most of the parts will be brand new with new technology

  • @photoman2u
    @photoman2u 11 місяців тому +1

    What a monster. Thank you so much for this video clip explaining the details of the Tiger 2. It is so massive and even with its flaws, I'm sure it was able to overcome the Allied armor very easily, especially from the front. I hope they do get this tank running.

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. It's quite the feat of engineering to bring it back to life and it would be amazing to see it up and running this year or next.

  • @ChrisBergevin-o4j
    @ChrisBergevin-o4j 5 місяців тому +1

    Subscribed! It would be great to see a follow-up to this video as they move along,, perhaps when they get the engine inside and start it up. Also would be great hear aanymore back stories from the team on their work. What a tremendous story!

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you and welcome to my channel!
      I’m hoping to get back at some point when I can so hopefully I’ll be able to show it up and running!

  • @mrhaltstop2294
    @mrhaltstop2294 Рік тому +7

    My father was a mechanic,he used to repair them in Russia under extreme cold weather

  • @NotLikethisComrade
    @NotLikethisComrade Рік тому +20

    Tiger II: The Legends Never Die ❤💪🏽🇩🇪🐯👑

  • @ВадимКирсанов-в9ю
    @ВадимКирсанов-в9ю 11 місяців тому +2

    Браво реконструкторам 💫⚒️👍

    • @WW2Wayfinder
      @WW2Wayfinder  10 місяців тому

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching!