RESTORING THE BIGGEST GUN TANK IN THE WORLD ( FV4005 )

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Me and the team take on the biggest project of our lives!
We plan to restore the world's only FV4005 back to running condition.
The turret itself has been outside for nearly 60 years
This project would not have been possible with out the help from
Wargaming and Bovington Tank museum.
In this video we show the current state of the Mk3 Centurion hull that we plan to use for this build.
Stay tuned for further updates on this project!

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@idrisddraig2 7 ай бұрын

Am I following this correctly. You had acquired the FV4005 hull. The tank museum from their U tube videos on the subject had the FV4005 turret, which for years was sitting on a random (later mark) centurion hull. But didn't know where the hull was. Now WoT are backing the resturation of putting the two halfs back together. Very well done, this should boost your subscriber count more than the colab with WD?

@StickTheGlue 7 ай бұрын

To start with I wasn't too sure if it was satire or not 😂

@gsxrjeff 7 ай бұрын

i think your right

@gilleyb1900 7 ай бұрын

Hopefully Mr Hewes will come along and put us straight.

@heymofo1981 7 ай бұрын

The tank museum 4005 os sat on the wrong Hull, its a mark 3 originally so the gun and turret is the onky original thing anywy 😊

@STHV_ 7 ай бұрын

It's not the original hull, its just a Mk 3 hull which is more correct than its current Mk 12 hull

@Tom1k9 7 ай бұрын

Seeing that freshly painted Foden basically on idle whilst pulling that tank chassis was seriously impressive to see

@dartawnasailo4449 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was like it wasn't even trying to pull the tank chassis

@julianpalmer4674 7 ай бұрын

I am astounded that the Foden has remained so clean for so long!

@nigelspendlove9088 7 ай бұрын

What does Foden stand for? Thank you

@JobBorn86 7 ай бұрын

@@nigelspendlove9088Wikipedia: Foden Trucks was a British truck and bus manufacturing company, which had its origins in Elworth near Sandbach in 1856. Paccar acquired the company in 1980, and ceased to use the marque name in 2006.

@ianwestmoreland5950 7 ай бұрын

Iveco stands for It Vibrate Eventually Comes Off.

@JobBorn86 7 ай бұрын

They painted it about a month ago

@tomjohnson3026 7 ай бұрын

@@nigelspendlove9088it was the surname of the guy that started the company, the F in ERF was also Foden, iirc a family dispute had one of the brothers leave and set up a new company.

@lukefriesenhahn8186 7 ай бұрын

There is no way you're restoring one of the most legendary tanks ever! Holy koe!

@petermumford265 7 ай бұрын

I have just donated £100 to The Tank Museum, to get the FV4005 running! YOU NOW WORK FOR ME!! STOP MESSING ABOUT AND GET ON WITH IT!!! Signed Mr Poor-Now!

@Mike-Honcho- 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations to you and the boys on being chosen to restore this piece of history, says a lot about your skills and work ethic. Can’t wait to follow this restoration. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@marcuswardle3180 7 ай бұрын

More like, who do we know whose mad enough who we could get to restore the Beast?

@Xyzabc998 7 ай бұрын

Awesome project. The Foden is looking sharp.

@guvernator23 7 ай бұрын

This!

@ldnwholesale8552 7 ай бұрын

You sent it out to be detailed?

@babaganoush6106 7 ай бұрын

fantastic i saw the FV4005 parked outside the Tank museum in '21. well done lads.

@AngryCanine 7 ай бұрын

A dream of mine for many years was to see "SPUD" restored and operational, as the tank is truly a unique vehicle, and made me sad that it had spent so long already as just a gate guard, but now that it is finally happening, I can't help but smile and just be happy about this, even being backed by Wargaming!

@nigelgreening4378 7 ай бұрын

I was at the Tank museum a few weeks ago and noticed it wasn’t out front, now I know why, awesome! can’t wait to see the finished restoration.

@denis9450 7 ай бұрын

Retired engineer those reduced bolts I would suggest you get a slightly larger nut put it on top and weld the nut to the head in the hole I have had this work for me numerous times Kind Regards from Liverpool

@AW-Services 7 ай бұрын

This is going to be epic. You were so near to being sensible in the into

@MrHewes 7 ай бұрын

Lol

@mickboakes7023 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Foden looks great. Never been really interested in tanks but I am now thanks to your much watch channel. Good luck with this one All the best to you all. Regards Mick.

@AW-Services 7 ай бұрын

@mickboakes7023 you'll enjoy their good honest content and banter

@dartawnasailo4449 4 ай бұрын

I was a bit sad when I first saw the 4005 sitting out in the open and exposed to the elements,, now you guys are making it whole again and giving it a proper home now.. You are awesome

@russellturner9599 7 ай бұрын

Nice Project 👍 I have fond memories of that outside Bovington Tank Museum as a gate guardian. Have a great picture of my Son standing front of it when he was about 4 years old. It'll be great to see it get restored. Keep up the great work/videos .

@copee2960 7 ай бұрын

You lot are beginning to make a name for yourselves...well done...well earned....keep up the truly fantastic work.

@natacus1234 7 ай бұрын

Damn the thumbnail caught my eye! Can't wait to watch this video. Love the idea of ships on land (altho not very practical)!

@slammed66 7 ай бұрын

I knew this was going to happen but I thought you were going to making your own 4005 turret and gun for one of your chassis. So pleased to see it’ll have (hopefully) adequate funding from bovington. Keep up the good work chaps. Can’t wait to see this finished

@blitz_3746 6 ай бұрын

WG has pledged £20k and the tank museum raised £20k from the public in 24 hours

@Space_Racer 7 ай бұрын

Jack is a living meme.

@fatherglyn 7 ай бұрын

Wow, two of my favourite KZfaq channels and one of my favourite games (WOT) working together - bliss. So looking forward to watching the videos of the restoration. Hopefully, as already said, the collaboration with the Tank Museum will give your channel a huge boost which you all richly deserve.

@QALibrary 7 ай бұрын

what a project to be involved in - very well done - you have to go all the way and make the gun fireable

@johnnunn8688 7 ай бұрын

Not in this country, unfortunately 🤷‍♂️.

@gregsbiplays9899 7 ай бұрын

@@johnnunn8688 You actually can, you need a special permit though

@vidribbin 7 ай бұрын

That’s gonna make your ears bleed

@QALibrary 7 ай бұрын

@@johnnunn8688 Someone does not understand the laws/rules of the UK

@johnnunn8688 7 ай бұрын

@@gregsbiplays9899, I’m not going to bother googling, I’ll just take a punt and say you’re wrong.

@LOKI-vk5hx 7 ай бұрын

Amazing project, can't wait for progress videos. Just shows how good you and your team are. Bring it on

@ppf_services 7 ай бұрын

Kudos to all.. The Grafters/Big Hitters all collaborating to restore a Big Heavy Hitter.. This is one to watch. 👍

@Evaunit98 7 ай бұрын

It's awesome to see such an iconic machine coming back to life

@williamorton7600 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on being invited to collaborate with the Tank Museum. Hopefully they'll provide some parts in addition to the plans. Can't wait for part 2.

@mrdwets8952 7 ай бұрын

I had to do a double take on the title! I hope you lads keep up the fantastic work because watching all these tanks come alive is something special!

@n0bby_Barnden 7 ай бұрын

WOW. Or rather, WOT! This is amazing... When Mr. Hewes, The Tank Museum and World of Tanks Collide! Like the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spent playing WOT (and numerous visits to the museum), I can now also add Mr. Hewes channel to my "Hey I'm doing research" excuse list (I work in videogame design), and feel less guilty watching the channel in work hours. Thanks for the awesome tie-in lads!

@cinnamonoa 7 ай бұрын

This is so awesome that you're doing this, I've always wanted to work on restoring these kinds of vehicles myself

@dereham1 7 ай бұрын

Foden - one of the best and most reliable bits of kit in any British Army unit back in the 1980s. I am confident Mr Hewes and his crew will do a great job renovating the FV4005.

@ShikamaruXT 5 ай бұрын

I am a War Thunder-fanboy, but i still love when Wargaming does help with projects like this. I wich you the best and am looking forward to the restored tank!

@gilleyb1900 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic project good luck cant wait to see part 2.

@reglockhart8417 7 ай бұрын

Good to see such young guys and girls interested in this equipment long may it continue.

@BrumKid 7 ай бұрын

Love how far you guys have gone over the years and how you are helping the Tank Museum iam very proud of you 👍👍

@markclifton14 7 ай бұрын

Great project guys. You must be doing something right to be restoring this. Can’t wait for next episode. 👍

@johnfisher9816 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding Joe! What an excellent collaboration!!!! See you at Tankfest 2024!! Very best, John

@Suiko333 3 ай бұрын

This is why I don't regret giving WG money. For all their questionable game balancing decisions, they actually spent their money well. It's no exaggeration to say, for at least a decade, they've been the organization with the most contribution to military history.

@glynluff2595 7 ай бұрын

Magnificent that your skills have been recognised by such an august organisation!

@MrGavin116 7 ай бұрын

thank you for restoring one on my fav tanks, i cant wait to see it done

@johncook3817 7 ай бұрын

Great video!! This is going to be a really interesting restoration, I look forward to the coming fight of man versus rust! You always make it interesting and entertaining!

@alanknoll5540 7 ай бұрын

That was an awesome part 1 of this restoration. Keep up the good work.

@markgraham3871 7 ай бұрын

The Foden is looking good, especially in full sun! Interesting project, can't wait for part 2

@Rorywizz 3 ай бұрын

Glad I got a picture of this a few months before restoration started

@sincc6575 7 ай бұрын

I was in bovington last june for the tankfest, i went to see it and when i saw all the rust thought that this was a shame that a one-of tank is left to rust and be destroyed like this, glad to see this project

@alanm1121 7 ай бұрын

Immensely proud to be watching along, wishing you boys the best of luck!

@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 7 ай бұрын

Great to see a bunch of young men grafting at heavy engineering, not afraid of getting your hands dirty on that beast. P.S Nice driving of the Foden, well done young man.

@321minder 7 ай бұрын

That Foden looks so good now Joe, well done everyone.

@farenheit1100 7 ай бұрын

No one better than you for this job!

@davidroberts3723 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic opportunity guys, do us proud 👍🏼😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Black3ternity 7 ай бұрын

I just love the Idling-Sound of the Foden. Awesome piece! Congratz on the Collab with WoT. Great video as always.

@garycharland3018 7 ай бұрын

Good luck with the restoration. If you do a great job perhaps the tank museum will use you to restore a panzer. That would be fun to see...

@stevesmith132ss 2 ай бұрын

Watching a presentation on the FV4005 from Bovington. The mentioned that the rocoil was so intense, it would have flipped the tank over if fired at 90 degrees to forward. Really a note to WoT showing it firing at that angle. Loving your work boys.

@sirwalterkissmecrack 7 ай бұрын

Excellent, good luck chaps.

@vidribbin 7 ай бұрын

I was here today and saw the guys around it, amazing news I am so stocked

@PlanZero11 7 ай бұрын

SPUD is getting a restoration! Love to see it!

@schwabrichard9829 7 ай бұрын

That is a big project! 😉 looking forward top seeing more!!!

@markhorrell9213 7 ай бұрын

Would love to hear how The original hull was in your hands? Bovington will be more than happy with the final result! And a Runner too...wow!

@milchman3611 7 ай бұрын

what a great thing to have on your channel & CV Joe !

@zephyro76 7 ай бұрын

NOOOO WAAAAY ! one of my favorite tank, so happy that it's getting some love !

@Kenny212_2 6 ай бұрын

it's about bloody time this was done, fricking hell!

@coolhand6669 7 ай бұрын

Well that was interesting I never heard of that tank I've never ever heard of it it would be interesting to see that thing fire. I bet the muscle blast is incredible

@darrenhawken9766 7 ай бұрын

Great vid, fantastic project, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

@youwotmate7705 7 ай бұрын

FINALLY!!!! The Centaur deserves this so much!

@idobarbie 7 ай бұрын

I look forward to seeing this incredible piece of armour restored.

@samrobinson1823 7 ай бұрын

Yard looks mega great setup mate

@zanderboy 7 ай бұрын

im incredibly grateful i found this channel, it has provided me with the most satisfaction of any youtube channel over the last 12 months. I think i started following you when partridge exterior cleaning came and cleaned one of your tanks with a pressure washure (cheers dits). fucking love you guys. yes ive had a cider. mint

@MrHewes 7 ай бұрын

Legend ❤️

@SimDeck 7 ай бұрын

That Foden paint job looks amazing.

@fetsluck5620 7 ай бұрын

I just started watching and it’s already the best video yet!!!

@michaeltemple8333 7 ай бұрын

Great to see a collaboration. Can’t wait for the next one. Did you ever think of welding on a short bolt onto the counter sunk ones and removing them that way?

@MCMLXXXIV1984 7 ай бұрын

What a beauty this is going to be! Mate, cannot wait to see this beast thundering down the arena during tankest!

@pugmanick 7 ай бұрын

Working for the Tank Museum now? Awesome! I do love the sound of that Foden.

@Kilo_1-1 7 ай бұрын

i want a foden painted exactly like that with a custom overland cabin on the back, perfect motor home! :D

@fiiv3s 7 ай бұрын

god i would do a lot of things to be involved in a project like this. this is so cool

@wakybee 7 ай бұрын

fuggin awesome, bring on the boom barn

@johndrew3202 7 ай бұрын

This will definitely be one to follow!!!

@DIVERBLOKE1 7 ай бұрын

Im a bit late to the party with Mr Hewes but have caught up. Foden looks ace. The FV is a mean tank one shot kill on WOT but quite weak armourwise. Hope this goes well.

@damianpeterkelly1234 7 ай бұрын

That Foden looks epic

@broccodoggo8363 6 ай бұрын

World of Tanks and War Thunder have done a shit ton to promote military vehicle restoration/preservation and it’s crazy to think what would’ve been lost if they didn’t

@kop1522 3 ай бұрын

Wargaming is insane with what they do for military stuff(they're an active sponsor for USS Iowa and were involved with rebuilding the Maus) Criticize them all you want for their money practices but at least they put that money towards preserving history

@jtm_developments 7 ай бұрын

the foden is a lovely toy looking forward to the rest of the project

@jarryan2136 7 ай бұрын

ao glad youve managed to be allowed restore her

@user-qm5dd8ce1v 5 ай бұрын

These tank waiting for you guys. Good work!

@user-qm5dd8ce1v 5 ай бұрын

Good gob

@annechristiansen941 7 ай бұрын

thank you very much for good entertainment. 👍🤗👍🇸🇯

@---rz5th 7 ай бұрын

Well done all all trying to achieve this chaps

@Herbybandit 7 ай бұрын

Cool! I've been waiting for this.

@derekdee9592 7 ай бұрын

Awesome Foden & Ted supervising lol

@NUTTER8291 7 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to restore an amazing Vehicle Im guessing a few companies were bidding on this project !! We are just glad it was you guys that got the job ! Looking forward to part 2 !!

@MrHewes 7 ай бұрын

The whole project was actually my idea

@NUTTER8291 7 ай бұрын

Clever old spud ! 🤪

@cameronslack9807 7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this one Mr Hewes.

@russellletch7435 7 ай бұрын

The Foden is looking real well still need her in my life , excited about new project all the best 👍

@2212db 7 ай бұрын

Damn, that Foden is looking good!

@keitht3055 7 ай бұрын

Got to love the Foden in 'stelth' colour, no-one will ever see it!🤔. Best of luck with the big gun thingy, I'm shure it will be amazing 👍.

@blk77sunshn 2 ай бұрын

That Mama Jama, is badass !!! Now THAT Tank puts some Lead down range FOR SURE !!! Good job guys, love the crane truck too ! I can't wait too see this beast on the road again ! Will it be live fire capable when you're done with it ?

@steve1315 7 ай бұрын

Went to Bovington for the Tiger 🐅 collection and was looking around this ,at the time thought it needed looking after great to see you are, well done guys👍👍.

@maudiusorelius1739 7 ай бұрын

I knew when I saw the recent Tank Museum vid on heavies that featured the FV4005 that you guys were going to work on that. Excited to see it

@MR-RIZLR 4 ай бұрын

Love world of tanks! And love this tank!

@whathell7 7 ай бұрын

oh yes! i remember seeing it when driving past!

@Roblstar 7 ай бұрын

I'm getting older now... But that tank was 15 years old when I was born... It is sad that the British army do not have the ability to restore it themselves? Even if it was used as a training project? However, it is also Fantastic to see, someone younger that knows what they are doing, take it on as a project! I am very pleased that you got the funding. Good luck!

@tyler_bt3326 6 ай бұрын

The British army has no interest. Sadly, restoring an almost 70 year old vehicle has almost no technical relevance to current army vehicles. So doing it for training purposes would be pointless. But that’s why the tank museum exists, the army doesn’t need to worry as they’re taking care of all these vehicles :)

@johnmiskimmin4352 7 ай бұрын

hahah @1:50 Jack... been following you boys a while and the content keeps getting better!

@MrBadvok 7 ай бұрын

Great to see you playing WoT. The FV005 is awesome!

@hiroaoki4763 7 ай бұрын

they are finally restoring the big ol boi

@jean-francoislemieux5509 7 ай бұрын

nice little towing you got there!

@grahambaker9377 7 ай бұрын

Interesting project to say the least, that Foden !.

@nriqueog 7 ай бұрын

You should dress up the Folden for Xmas...LED lights EVERYWHERE!!! Congrats on this new gig. Working with the Tank Museum on a ONE of a KIND is quite an achievement. Don't let Jack break anything.