When it comes to the restorations in the workshops, Have you guys though about getting in contact with _insert tank combat game here_ when it comes to getting accurate 3D models, That you guys can use instead of having to use very small scale models?
Stug crews used to store extra main gun ammunition over and above that in the racks . In such a confined interior space.just where did they put them ? Thanks .
I say this almost every week, but the talent of these guys always blows me away. Building missing components from scratch to where they match the originals perfectly demonstrates amazing skill. Well done to Beau and the whole team (including Kurt for capturing it for us)!
To replicate what was done in mass production 80 years later without exact drawings is truly amazing. With each passing year saving these vehicles becomes that much more important.
I know its probably gonna sound stupid but because I love to work with heavy metal and also love ww2 tank history... This is defenetly my dream job. I am extremely impressed and sort of in a way jealous of Beau. Many thanks for actually recording all of this work for us!!!
Beautiful work on the mount and shield. Always impressed by Beau's craftsmanship. Funny seeing the sprue of model parts on the work table next to steel plate 5:20. 😄
I always believe that the StuG's (and the Hetzer's) MG station is one of the earliest, if not the first RWS (remote weapon station) ever made. It even has the weakness of a few modern systems: the lack of in-hull reloading of the system (someone had to get out of the vehicle to reload the gun, a dangerous proposition when in combat).
@kristoffermangila More dangerous than having somebody needing to stick their head and torso out of a hatch to use the machine gun? Which is how it would be done normally? To be fair, it is still a bit of a drawback. An easy fix would be to just have more ammo in the belt for the RWS machine gun. Like, this feels like an easy problem to solve. Going forward though, I can see Remote Weapons Stations actually switching to chain guns, where the gun is operated by a motor of some kind. These are actually in use in some tanks, but far more often in helicopters. A chain gun, being driven by a motor , can not jam in the same way a standard gun can, which is very important in an aircraft where you can't really have someone go out to unjam it. This also applies to RWS turrets, so it seems like a logical upgrade. Chain guns also can have easily tuned rates of fire. Another possible upgrade to RWS is to have the ammo feed system in the hull of the vehicle, so that the gun can be reloaded by a crew member in the hull. I don't see this as being nearly as likely as just using larger ammo boxes, as one disadvantage of this setup is that it requires a hole cut in the roof of the vehicle for an ammo feed. I think most militaries would prefer to keep the RWS as a self contained unit, needing only power and data feeds to connect to the vehicle it is mounted on.
In truth the Swiss Hetzer had a much larger ammo box so it was it was not needed to hazard continuous reloading. I don't think that it was stowed inside the big ammo box as there was so cramped inside. Anyway again you did a magnificent job again to replicate it, good job 👏 👍 👌
@HaVoC117X it has to do with space to house those advanced systems. The Hornisse and the Superfortress have the available space, whereas a StuG or Hetzer does not have.
Doing that from drawings and measurements is nuts, great work! I think I would have been tempted to make a couple patterns with paper and cardboard and just press the thing until it shaped up.
Love that hydraulic press. Makes my 20 ton hand one look like a toy. I wouldn't like to see it spit that round bar out under pressure. I've had mine send dies flying across the shed!
You should invest in a hand-held 3D scanner. It will make replicating parts much easier, and you can use the scan to take all the necessary measurements.
That's incredibile how achieving a result with the simple tools that you have looks so satisfying when you watch a video like this... really you can't stop to amaze me with your skills.
You people are absolute geniuses , I know you have modern technology but to do what you do is pure and simple amazing to replicate pieces that you don’t have any real schematics is totally awe inspiring!!! Well done from Tassie
The most important takeaway from this episode is when you chaps illustrate how it is with any restoration with respect to new information being discovered. You forge ahead, thinking you have the correct info, and then here comes a single bloody photo that changes your direction entirely. Happens all the time with historic and classic cars. People need to realise that there is a great deal of going backwards sometimes in order to move forwards. Great job, thank you.
Bo is such a creative person,as is All of your artisans. Keep up the great work you are doing. I can't wait for the full length version of the build. I don't care if it's in 2-3 episodes. Sometimes it is hard to wait for my Stug III fix.
Q&A for this week’s Episode HERE ua-cam.com/users/shortsjs-DvjzhfgM?si=mcgKtcIBQtNOiC5I
ok wow when (which year) did the STUG iii get a remote gun? I thought only the Hetzer had a remote control mg!!
When it comes to the restorations in the workshops, Have you guys though about getting in contact with _insert tank combat game here_ when it comes to getting accurate 3D models, That you guys can use instead of having to use very small scale models?
How was the Mg34 made ? Or is it an "off the shelf" replica ?
Why didn't Beau make a cardboard template to use to cut out the gun shield?
Stug crews used to store extra main gun ammunition over and above that in the racks . In such a confined interior space.just where did they put them ? Thanks .
I say this almost every week, but the talent of these guys always blows me away. Building missing components from scratch to where they match the originals perfectly demonstrates amazing skill. Well done to Beau and the whole team (including Kurt for capturing it for us)!
I don’t think people realize how challenging this is to do. From the pressing to the torch cutting. These guys are extremely talented. Extremely.
Yea thats no novice stuff, been a steel worker for decades so i would feel comfortable there. If it werent for the heat😆
Beau never fails to impress, master fabricator!
That mount for the MG 34 is a masterpiece on its own!
Incredible work Beau 👏
For some reason I always envisioned gun shields as paper thin. Seeing Beau's shield made me realize just how solid they are.
Lovely bit of work Beau.
You have some very clever & innovative tradesmen on your staff at the museum!
I’m always amazed how frequently that big monster press comes in handy. In the right hands it’s an indispensable bit of kit. Remarkable work gents!
I love watching the metal craftsmanship of these people.
What a talent Beau is he never ceases to amaze ,and the older he gets the better he will get with more experience
To replicate what was done in mass production 80 years later without exact drawings is truly amazing. With each passing year saving these vehicles becomes that much more important.
I know its probably gonna sound stupid but because I love to work with heavy metal and also love ww2 tank history... This is defenetly my dream job. I am extremely impressed and sort of in a way jealous of Beau.
Many thanks for actually recording all of this work for us!!!
Here here ! All my armor is 1/35 scale 🤣
@@JohnBerry-z7o Haha yea same! The closest il ever get to the dream is making 1/35 scale versions😅
The fabricators/restorers here are so highly skilled and amazing to watch! Incredible work! The videos keep getting better and better too!
The attention to detail in everything you guys do is just amazing! Amazing preservation and historical accuracy skills gents.
5:30 having 1:35 scale sprues haha I love it. keep modelling everyone :)
A saying we used to use in work “spot on, it will have to do”
A master class in metal
Mk 1 eyeball. Nice.
Grear work as always Beau
Brilliant as usual!!!
Beautiful work on the mount and shield. Always impressed by Beau's craftsmanship. Funny seeing the sprue of model parts on the work table next to steel plate 5:20. 😄
I always believe that the StuG's (and the Hetzer's) MG station is one of the earliest, if not the first RWS (remote weapon station) ever made. It even has the weakness of a few modern systems: the lack of in-hull reloading of the system (someone had to get out of the vehicle to reload the gun, a dangerous proposition when in combat).
Relatively, if it were not a remote station, youd still have to reload outside.
@kristoffermangila
More dangerous than having somebody needing to stick their head and torso out of a hatch to use the machine gun? Which is how it would be done normally?
To be fair, it is still a bit of a drawback. An easy fix would be to just have more ammo in the belt for the RWS machine gun. Like, this feels like an easy problem to solve. Going forward though, I can see Remote Weapons Stations actually switching to chain guns, where the gun is operated by a motor of some kind. These are actually in use in some tanks, but far more often in helicopters. A chain gun, being driven by a motor , can not jam in the same way a standard gun can, which is very important in an aircraft where you can't really have someone go out to unjam it. This also applies to RWS turrets, so it seems like a logical upgrade. Chain guns also can have easily tuned rates of fire. Another possible upgrade to RWS is to have the ammo feed system in the hull of the vehicle, so that the gun can be reloaded by a crew member in the hull. I don't see this as being nearly as likely as just using larger ammo boxes, as one disadvantage of this setup is that it requires a hole cut in the roof of the vehicle for an ammo feed. I think most militaries would prefer to keep the RWS as a self contained unit, needing only power and data feeds to connect to the vehicle it is mounted on.
In truth the Swiss Hetzer had a much larger ammo box so it was it was not needed to hazard continuous reloading. I don't think that it was stowed inside the big ammo box as there was so cramped inside. Anyway again you did a magnificent job again to replicate it, good job 👏 👍 👌
Look at the complete remote controled weopon statios of me 410 or b29. The tanks were primitive in this regard.
@HaVoC117X it has to do with space to house those advanced systems. The Hornisse and the Superfortress have the available space, whereas a StuG or Hetzer does not have.
Doing that from drawings and measurements is nuts, great work! I think I would have been tempted to make a couple patterns with paper and cardboard and just press the thing until it shaped up.
Can’t wait when I go there to see some of the restored tanks you guys have done
You won't regret it. It's mind-blowing! Especially the riding.
@ I live around 5 hours away and I would love to see the kv 1 they have there now
I live 15 minutes away and it's a fantastic place
This is the one thing ill stay up past my bedtime to watch! Gotta love tank videos at 1AM lol.
Cheers from america!
I do like how the plastic model kits are such a good help when recreating these vehicles 👍👍
I know. I have the same Hobby Boss Sd.Kfz 221 kit they restored theirs from.
Fantastic work guys, great watching you reverse engineer these restorations
Love that hydraulic press. Makes my 20 ton hand one look like a toy. I wouldn't like to see it spit that round bar out under pressure. I've had mine send dies flying across the shed!
Beau is an artist with that grinder.
the grinder is "easy", now the torch, thats Art
Excellent job Beau.
Recrafting any old vehicle without all the machinery that was used in its initial build is unbelievable but these guys are doing it.
Once again, a masterclass!
It's time for a 3D scanner for the workshop. It would be ideal for all these multi-angle metal parts.
Beau is an artist, truly. Incredible care and precision I can only dream of.
Another Workshop Wednesday, love their work.
Safety first.
This looks like such pleasurable work.
Great fabrication work!! Well done!!
You should invest in a hand-held 3D scanner. It will make replicating parts much easier, and you can use the scan to take all the necessary measurements.
Beautiful work.
I was thinking this guy needs a brake press but then you'd probably end up with those "nasty press lines" ...😁
Great work Beau!
Excellent highly skilled work, completed under a tin roof in the stinking heat and humidity of far north Queensland. Hats off to you guys!
That's incredibile how achieving a result with the simple tools that you have looks so satisfying when you watch a video like this... really you can't stop to amaze me with your skills.
Nice work Beau!
WOW WOW what a great job well done lot of hard work but worth it looks great. Keep up the great work work it is so interesting 👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌😊
Just keeps getting better and better 😀
Good work, the lads know there stuff.
You people are absolute geniuses , I know you have modern technology but to do what you do is pure and simple amazing to replicate pieces that you don’t have any real schematics is totally awe inspiring!!! Well done from Tassie
Beau the magician at work!
nice job with those bends. 👍
Excellent job, proper craftsmanship!
And yet Beau's as humble as ever. Amazing bloke. And look at the lines he does freehand...
Looks awesome. Looking forward to fix it Friday......
The most important takeaway from this episode is when you chaps illustrate how it is with any restoration with respect to new information being discovered. You forge ahead, thinking you have the correct info, and then here comes a single bloody photo that changes your direction entirely. Happens all the time with historic and classic cars. People need to realise that there is a great deal of going backwards sometimes in order to move forwards. Great job, thank you.
masters in action, a joy to watch
More great craftsmanship from the crew amazing work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You guys are just amazing!
Great job again! 😊
Very impressive. Good work.
Pure genius.
Perfect work.
Those guys that work there have so much talent I just love watching them you just keep up the good work chats it's really good
Beau's artistry on full display. Fantastic!
Neat fabrication excellent craftsmanship
Great work Beau, you make it look easy.... But it's not cheers 👍👍
Aus Armor Workshop guys defines the line between craftsmenship and art.
True craftsman ship just great work! Best from the USA
Best show on UA-cam !! I love this build.
Very impressed with the work done on this video. Reflects experience and good judgment.
You do a fantastically thorough job
Thanks boys! I enjoy your videos
great job, super done. respect !
to heck with turtle tanks, build stugs!!
Outstanding. Cheers Mates🤙
Thanks AAAM. =)
Superb work. Learnt lots about the gun mount and shield
Amazing. Beau is a real craftsman 👌
Beautiful job!!
Getting it so accurate is mind bending!
Bo is such a creative person,as is All of your artisans. Keep up the great work you are doing. I can't wait for the full length version of the build. I don't care if it's in 2-3 episodes. Sometimes it is hard to wait for my Stug III fix.
Simply a delight to watch!
Great work!! Looks fantastic.
Absolutely amazing work. Love the content. Cheers from Estonia
Thank you. Nice work by Beau.
Outstanding work as always.
GREAT WORK ,
That is some real artistry using the press to get the radius right. AusArmor rocks. Cheers from Texas.
Excellent work. It's a great thing to watch. Thank you.
Wonderful update. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I hope history remembers the incredible contribution you boys are making here!
I appreciate the care with measurements but in the end it's CE (calibrated eyeball) that shows the master skills involved.
Toujours un plaisir a regarder.................................
Nice work.
Superb skill on display yet again . Admirable
A Protractor, clothes measuring tape and a cardboard cutout template is what he needed for getting the perfect angle.
I am so impressed with your metal work and fabrication plus the mechanical ability all of you have great job gentlemen
Incredible!
very nice work!
Great job Beau! Excellent work!
Very impressive presswork. Well done, Beau.