What should we call the dragon ? 🐉

Old scimitar cmdt here, this is great.......up until you get through to the other side and find everything you have stowed on the outside (bergans etc) has been "removed" by the trees.....and yes ive seen it done!!

Good to see ‘Lieutenant Gruber’s little tank’ in it’s natural habitat 😁

As some others have pointed out, the T in CVR(T) stands for Tracked and not Tank. The companion vehicles, the Fox and Vixen, were designated CVR(W) for Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Wheeled)

dog in one hand, tank controls in the other, dude. livin a freakin cool one

I’ve worked on these at either Alvis, Alvis Vickers, BAE Systems…and love them to bits. Designed all the comms kit installations in the early 2000’s great memories!

Ever since I first saw them going into conflict in 82 as a 9 year old I knew if I ever had a tank it would be a Scorpion.

I’m so damn jealous. I miss driving these

Greatest respect for returning with both wing mirrors still on.

I did enjoy my CVRT Spartan back in the day, the German motorists learned how to use their headlight dip switch (rapidly) courtesy of the coaxial mounted search light on thr machine gun mount. It was great.

I'm a US Army Vet and a track mechanic, i really enjoy your videos! Keep them coming!

When we were kids in ghe 70's the local posh kid had Action Man Tank like this. We were about 8 years old and during battle with Action Men, I think mine was a sailor with a Sten Gun, we decided to make it more authentic with a banger and a bit of turps out of his Dad's shed. End result was a mound of melted plastic, a badly scorched lawn and a thick ear. Great video, I am learning so much from your knowledge.

Signs of a happy tank driver. Trees in the Teeth.

Thanks for this film, always very interesting to be shown the size differences. And the superb engine sounds. Ted has the best job in the world. 😊👍🏻

I would love to see you do the mc Donald’s trip. I played this video through my car speakers, the whole car was shaking like I was there right next to it. Top stuff enjoyed that 👏👍

I love it. I work in public rights of way and I always used to joke with colleagues about how good it would be to have a Sherman bocage cutter to smash open footpaths and bridleways that are overgrown (or indeed deal with obstructions landowners have made in order to block rights of way because they have a foul strop on about something or other, lol.) I hope you use your tanks to keep your footpaths clear :-)

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) FV107 Scimitar, Close Reconnaissance (CR) or Formation Reconnaissance (FR). Various turret options, the Belgian, the Fox, and others known only to 'Gary' from Vickers. All depending on the fit / location of the DOM10 reel and the fire extinguisher bracket on the turret. IIRC the bins are slightly different. As also the commander's optics (pre BOWMAN / BGTI). Fox turret has the big gap between hull and turret which yours does not have. The Rarden and chain gun seem to be missing, also the Commander's optics. So tricky blighter to correctly identify.

Was overtaken by a scimitar back in the 80s, whilst driving near lakenheath airbase, it was doing 55mile an hour on tarmac and didn't slow as it suddenly turned left and crashed straight through part of the thetford forest.very impressive.

“The CVRT is good for sneezing up to you in the woods” The CVTR in the woods: 0:22

Excellent to see the CRVT driving through the brush; looked like a lot of fun!

I live in Stoke-on-Trent (moving away soon, thank goodness), and our local newspaper (aka comic) often runs articles on Eddie taking his 'tank' to his local Petrol Station/McDonalds. For some reason whenever I read these I'm always reminded of Lieutenant Gruber from Allo Allo and his 'little tank' (which is actually a SdKfz. 222 armoured car). Shame you are not closer, would love to see you turn up there with a Chieftain :)

the Ukrainians absolutely love the 40 x CVRTs we have sent them. Great in softer terrain and can be in an out quicker than anything else. Keep the good work coming Mr Hewes ....

By far the coolest vehicle you’ve shown us, fantastic little unit. Great video as well.

I like that they've used Raleigh Grifter handlebar grips in the turret. 80s baby!

Very much enjoying these videos! Ted is still the star of the show.

One of our Spartans lost a track at high speed , turned it 180 then flipped it on its roof , commander was lucky to get down inside before it landed on roof . Driver had to be dug out after a load of soil went in through hatch opening.

Small tank all natural enjoy that almost put on in the garage instead of your car, enjoys it Michael

Sounds awesome seems so maneuverable. Great video.

Awesome video thanks for your time and consideration 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

Cool i love all of your videos, great job 👍🏽

Very interesting examination of CRV's. Thanks for posting. The Stormer is very cool!

Thoroughly enjoyed this, Sir.

Stick a mulcher on the front and it would be perfect for clearing scrub 👌

Joe, you are a damn busy man! Keep up the good work!

Happy Easter mate. Thanks for the show. 🙂

Did my track license in a cvrt. Love the 7 forward and 7 backwards. Was ace going up the A1 at top speed and still getting over taken by trucks lol

That little recon vehicle looks fun to drive.

Teds a brilliant tank commander enjoyed the video thankyou 🐕

🤠 I love this channel, well done. I was in The Life Guards for a long time and they use all sorts of tanky things. I was Mounted Squadron all my time so didnt have the chance to play with he big toys. The Cowboy at the beginning of comment represents The Piccadilly Cowboy which was our Regimental nickname. Keep iyt up I really look forward to your items. - Tim

Really enjoy ya videos. Keep it up fellas ❤

As a former M113A1 driver/turret mechanic, I don't know about "tank" per se, but certainly a "Combat Vehicle Recon Tonka" toy. :D

Was always jealous of my brother Rocks on CVRT Squadrons being on Rapier , loved the sound of the Jag engine , my mate sneaked me out in his Scorpion for a bash round the training area in Catterick which was a blast, but that engine on the stormer sounds lovely , here take my money take it take it

CVR(T) The T in brackets stands for "tracked".Not "tank".

Good to see the commander on the vehicle on the drive back...

I like these, so much more room inside, as a claustrophobic person this would be the tracked vehicle of choice (Stormer)

That was fun. Hope the cold gets better

Worked for a subcontractor to both Perkins and Alvis back in the 90s making the odd small parts for these and the warrior AFVs but a lot of the stuff we did was for the saxon apcs

The trees is fine what's not fine is the ones you don't see and will often try and make you never see again if your extra lucky you get a lip whip and a clack on teeth really sets you up for a awesome day/day's 👌

Reminds me of the Universal Carrier as seen in the 1944 war movie set in the town of Chillingbourne. 🎥

The British army are planning to use the Boxer for reconnaissance 😂 its 37 tons and huge!

Had the right tiller cylinder fail on my driving course, had to stop, hit reverse, and neutral turn left tiller to turn right! Lots of angry driver’s beeping their horns at the bloody learner. Also bloody gear linkage was missing a bolt and the previous driver had just bodged it up with 14 gauge, so gear changes were not smooth. Happy days in a Spartan.

Gotta be one of my favourite Tanks

Nice shot of the messier damper. Remember modding an entire CVR(T) regiments worth of vehicles in ‘92 prior to deploying to Bosnia. When those drill bits bit in the ally armour you went round with the drill. Great times, loved CVR(T) above all else and the J60 purred like a kitten

Great toys!

With that noise you could not sneak up on the dead, take care and keep quiet in the woods, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍

I served on these vehicles in the late ' 70's and you would be amazed at what we actually did with them and where we took them. They were not "tanks". Just reconaissance vehicles, hence the name CVR(T) for Combat Vehicle Reconaissance (Tracked).

That was REALLY interesting, And Ted is ACE....

i like the way you look after Ted.

My C90 had heel and toe so I'll be able to drive that no sweat!!!!

If you wanted to take these out on the road.. what sort of insurance cover would you need? “Hello, Admiral insurance” “Yes, I’d like a quote please” “What car is it sir?” “It’s a Chieftain tank” click brrr

Did my tracks licence in a CVR(T) as a jolly from the Blues and Royals in November 1992. The week Windsor Castle caught fire.

Scrolling back on through all the videos I havnt watched waiting for the next upload..

“It disguised itself” 😂 With all your tanks you could start your own army!

We used to turf ours up….looked cool as

Not only the periscope, but the 30mm is gone too😮😂

Ted doing Tripple duty: Workshop manager, vehicle commander and lookout.

More, please!

that sounds amazing

Bless you

That ‘Sssshh’ was perfect, properly laughed out loud 😂

That was great

Bloody hell, I thought I'd stumbled into Doggers UK - Military edition, for minute!!...........

Nice video Joe

What would super cool would be a series on an ambulance apc or recovery version being converted into an overland camper or hunting RV.

I always loved how Simmy's have a sweet, innocent and gently startled look with those round Mini headlights whilst thrashing round through the bushes. God I miss that whiny engine 🙂 Awesome stuff as always, thank you so much for the maffis smile on me mush!

Need a CVRT dog attachment device, great Tank and Ted content!

Teds a natural Tank Commander

Australia took the Scorpion Turret and mounted it onto M113's and they became our 2nd version of our Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle. There is no way we couldn't drive our MRVs in wooded areas like that, the combination of the M113 & Scorpion Turret made it a little too tall at about 3m. But would had loved to have tried a FV101 Scorpion during an exercise in-place of the M113 MRV's in the Reconnaissance role to see if it would had been a better platform in our Reconnaissance Role rather then the M113.

I used to command/drive the CVRT petrol version (detuned Jag engine), it would get so hot if you weren't careful your camo caught fire!

joyment plus lovr learning about thr British tank

Love my time on Scimitars the perfect size recce vehicle No idea why they’ve brought in the monstrosity that is Ajax They could have made a modern CVRT size vehicle it would be been awesome

Yer boi need more of this action

1970s kit was good in its day but the German army brought out the Wessel light tank which was underrated I think, but they have now brought out an even better version to replace it. if you could get your hands on one that would make a great video.

one of the best tanks to drive

Not a Tank, Challenger is a tank the CVRT is a light armoured reonnaissance vehicle, I am ex Queens Own Hussars and ex Chieftain crewman/driver, love the videos keep up the good work

Tell us more about the engines that are in the tanksu try out. Power output and cyl etc 🙏🏻

sneaking !!! thats flipping noisy ,what a lovely little beastie though

This tank collects camouflage while driving. Convenient.

Ted, a true gun dog

Thought it was a young David Bellamy for a second....... in the Undergwowf!

Small enough through the forest, brave enough in the Falklands

*greta thunburg liked this video*

Tanker Ted, death or glory.

Joe please do a tour of your whole place

Love the dig at Eddie hall 😂

The first tracked vehicle I learned in the US Army was the M113. Probably about the same size as the FV432. That second vehicle was interesting, but I didn't catch the name of it. Was it an artillery ammunition carrier, or an anti tank missile vehicle? That rack system in the crew box looks a lot like our M3 Bradley TOW missile racks. Great channel, thanks for the info!

Goggles. Great idea!

Nice to see Edd China checking fluids for you 😂 👍

I liked this video purely for that cheeky intro.

WHAT A GREAT DOG!!!!!