This was amazing!! Congrats on your first tank drive!

@E0S1776

3 жыл бұрын

I remember the 1st Time I drove a Deuce and a half

@macman9832

3 жыл бұрын

Sofi, if you ever come to Tampa let me know. i have a humvee and i have friends w/fun toys to drive. my buddy has a british FV432 apc thats a hell of a lot of fun to drive. lots of half tracks down here too

@Andrew-se4tg

3 жыл бұрын

Come to Ocala Florida instead, we have horses! The first ever fighting vehicle, lol

@bubazell1

3 жыл бұрын

If she comes to florida in general id love to see her drive both horse and apc lol shes awesome

@Andrew-se4tg

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubazell1 I agree!

Drove an Abrams for 3 years. The first time was an absolute rush. Keep up the great channel content. Remember it’s all fun until you throw a track

@keithrouleau2398

3 жыл бұрын

I used to work around tracked vehicles for a living and can absolutely attest to what you’re saying!

You looked like a kid in a candy shop while driving that StuG

@soulessshadow5356

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard not to be really, I've driven it too. It's so damn fun and while it definitely does take some time to get the hand of the controls..the only thing I can compare it to is getting to also drive the Leopard 1 and King Tiger. I wanted to drive the Panther "Deuce" they have there but it wasn't running at the time.

@USSAnimeNCC-

3 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn’t lol

Awesome! Very happy for you!

@raestkringkov2851

3 жыл бұрын

hey is that pet russian guy

Greetings from Germany. Thank you for this wonderfull Video. Its nice to see, that you americans give so much love in our old Tanks.

"The ATF made me cut it. Those guys are jerks." Indeed. ATF should be a store not a government agency.

@jimkomola787

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard accounts of the ATF requiring people to cut resin-cast machine gun replicas in half.

@richardscales9560

3 жыл бұрын

Your man the atf are jerks for not wanting an active 75mm gun trotting around :D

@freedomm323

3 жыл бұрын

the ATF are organized thugs for politicians to abuse, just like the fbi...both are archaic institutions that need to be eliminated then DHS can assume any actual duties either had

@richardscales9560

3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomm323 oh America, never change :D

@jimbo9305

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardscales9560 Yes. There's an active 122mm imported from Russia and an active 75mm from Germany in America. And I'm sure there are many more out there. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nHdss86ufbCrfLg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmuayqSmYdLbg7g.html

I lost steering in an MLRS once out in the field. It was a steering linkage bolt, so I know just what that’s like. 👍

Reaction from the person at the drive thru would be priceless

@jubisvaldo5450

3 жыл бұрын

A Uber trip in a Stug would be priceless

@danielaramburo7648

3 жыл бұрын

@@jubisvaldo5450 perfect for Ubering in a Chicago ghetto.

@glhmedic

3 жыл бұрын

Bet they wouldn’t screw up ur order.

@SonsOfLorgar

3 жыл бұрын

@@glhmedic or, they would be too awe struck to get it right

@mbr5742

3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80s one M48A2GA2 crew managed not to refuel the thing. So on the march back from an exercise they had to field refuel. Our S3 was in the fuel station shop shopping for some sweets (he was a "shorter than the shelves" guy) when the platoon sgt (using a 4x4 to get there) came in, nodded to me (PFC) and then asked the station attendend "Do you have a high speed petrol pump? The normal ones are to slow for a tank!" The attendend was about "HaHa" when just at that moment the M48 walzed onto the fuel station tarmac. End result: The S3 went "a bit ballistic" (and the platoon sgt realized where he had seen me before...), there is not high speed petrol pump and yes, the extensible fuel hoses are long enough to get more than one to the tank.

My first AFV was an M60A1. I think my smile was as big as yours (and it never got old, no matter how many times I drove).

@SirenHead00

3 жыл бұрын

i finna get one of those on war thunder

@noahdavis3236

3 жыл бұрын

@@SirenHead00 which one? The one that gets slammed by Leos and T-54s or the one that gets slammed by T-55s, T-62s and Object 279s?

@SirenHead00

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahdavis3236 the m60 im close to it lol

@noahdavis3236

3 жыл бұрын

@@SirenHead00 which M60 tho lol, last time I checked there was more than 1 in the American tree

@SirenHead00

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahdavis3236 ik thats why i said “one of those “ lol

It is good to see that some people can fulfil their dreams and have the possibility to drive such a tank!!! Simply excellent!👍👍👍

Tank commander guy: it's hard to flip a stug cause it's so low Sofilein: hold my beer!!!

WOW!! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU COULD DO THAT! Stug lll's will always be among my favorite German armor. I lived in South Texas for 2 1/2 years and the summer was around 110-115 F the time I was there. Then I lived in Austin, and it was 5 to 10 degrees "cooler in the summer. You have to "grow" into it.

I'm not sure I could give you enough thumbs up. Thanks for taking us along.

First instructions- "We had to connect up the drives opposite, so left is right & right is left". Sofi nails it to failure!! LOL!!!

This was definitely worth the wait, Sofi! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure

Greatly appreciate the efforts of everyone keeping history alive, good health to you all, thanks Soph.

Love StuG 111s, built many models of them, so cool to see one driving - Thanks Sofi!

*Beautiful as always ... pretty cool tank as well.*

Thank you so much Good Drive Ms Sofi!! 😍😉👍👋

that was great. gives you a real appreciation for what tankers in the desert had to contend with, operating those mobile ovens in that monstrous heat. good job Sofi.

I got the chance to drive the M4 Easy Eight back in 2017 at DriveTanks - what a great place! Quite a workout from the clutch. Also got to fire their MG34, MG42 and MP40. But the most fun was firing their 75mm German AT gun.

The smile says it all! And you are probably the best looking stug driver ever!

Brings back memories of when I drove my M113A2 in the Army.

Wow, Congrats, can't imagine how amazing that experience was.

That was incredibly fun to watch, thanks for sharing.

Sofi, you are a genuine badass. What an awesome experience! thanks for sharing this!

I got to drive this(and nearly run over my phone), when it was back in England before it was sold. Spending a quiet early English morning helping the owner prep the stug to run, and then having as much time as my girl and I wanted to climb around and all over the crew compartment, free to take as many pictures as we could. It was absolutely a dream to have a combat vet stug all to ourselves in the idyllic English countryside, with no rush and no crowd. Then getting to drive it for a minute was incredible. I was quite scared to give it gas, being a $2.5m tank, but my girl was not and just laid into it...in case you think girls cant drive lol

@HE-162

3 жыл бұрын

You can actually hear in the video why I was a bit prude on the gas initially. The diesel in it absolutely SCREAMS before it gets moving...it feels like you’re doing something wrong. Sofi sort of does it too but having someone in the tank on radios guiding you would quell that fear. I was alone in it with the owner 20’ away giving me hand signals 😂

Amazing ... thanks for sharing such an awesome experience Sofi

I’m just so happy for you! I know how important and how much you looked forward to this!

The StuG have been my favourite AFV for many years, this was fun to watch. Nice panzer wrap you are wearing!

You are a lovely and lucky Lady to experience driving the STUG. Combining history with technology and making it a reality is awesome. I’m so jealous - that kind you for sharing this wonderful experience. Don’t stop educating and sharing with us!

AWESOME! New thing on the bucket list!

@neoplan6116

3 жыл бұрын

Did this a lot of years ago on a private driving ranch here near Berlin on a T55A ARV - will never forget this, so do it!

The stug will forever be in our hearts

Surprisingly,Sofi bears a lot of resemblance to Lori Petty from Tank Girl. If they ever do a remake Sofi should get the part!❤️

@MisterApol

3 жыл бұрын

Sofi's better looking.

@nunyabidniz2868

3 жыл бұрын

Was about to post the same thing! Glad I read the comments 1st so I didn't look like a noob...

@kevinlutz5994

3 жыл бұрын

"Any similarities to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental."

@the_weed_in_your_garden9319

3 жыл бұрын

@@MisterApol you are correct

@datadavis

3 жыл бұрын

Looks way more like actual comic tank girl

You do some neat stuff, Sofi. Thanks for sharing.

What an awesome experience! Added to bucket list!!

Definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for the video!!!!!!

Awesome video, it looks pretty nimble moving around the track. I'm so glad you had to chance to drive this machine :)

Sof i just saw u drive the stug great job for your first time good for u and god bless young lady

Congrats. Glad you enjoyed yourself. My first experience driving a tank was when I learned to drive a Leopard 1A4 MBT. It was an experience of a lifetime.

Your great experience with that Stug brought forth so many memories. I've been aboard a B-17, a C-130, an Abrams tank and the ballistic missile sub U.S.S. West Virginia in my lifetime. Like your lovely Stug, none of them could be described as roomy or comfortable. But I'd wouldn't trade those experiences for anything! I never got to drive any of my craft. (Did get to push the button the fires a nuclear missile, but it wasn't hooked up so that doesn't count. Hope you keep having drives the rest of us can enjoy and envy! :)

Enjoyed the Stug and watching how it handled for you.😎

Thanks Tank Dork well done and thanks for sharing your experience

Looks like you got a great workout and had "Tons" of fun.

That is so awesome!! There's nothing like maneuvering a track vehicle over terrain :D

113 had sticks, loved that toy. Bradley had a wheel , i never got used to it.

That was good fun. And your delivery is much better not rushing and so much more interesting well done

Omg I literally sat in that exact seat when this tug was at militracks

Now this had to be some serious fun! Another place to hit my next visit to Texas!

AS a life long tank fanatic this was awesome to see, best wishes from England UK

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

A tall, lean model gets to drive a StuG! How neat! Thumbs up for Sofie the tanker! 👍

The restoration vids are outstanding, John took scrap metal and brought it back to life

The real-life Tank Girl! Awesome :)

Yep, - Excellent content. Thanks!

Definitely the experience of a lifetime. I've seen that Stug at the Tank Museum, Bovington on Tiger Day X in 2018. Fabulous restoration. You did a great job of driving it!

@Sofilein

3 жыл бұрын

That's where I first saw it, too! Amazing restoration and such a crazy treat to be able to drive it. Didn't think that would happen in a million years lol

@foxtrotromeo25

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sofilein It was a range target that he brought back. Amazing job! I drove an FV432 APC a couple of years back. Same engine and transmission that's used in that Stug (easier to get parts).

@foxtrotromeo25

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sofilein I'll have to check my Tiger Day photos again. You might be in them!

@Sofilein

3 жыл бұрын

@@foxtrotromeo25 I've never been to a Tiger Day but I was definitely at Tankfest 2018 when she was

"After we went back to the shop" - Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner 😉😂🤣😂

Very cool! Seeing you driving a actual tank is priceless. I hope you get a chance in driving other tanks in your life time.

This will never get old...

Congratulations, what a wonderful opportunity.

Great video, hope to see more

This made me so happy

Congrats on your first tank drive Beautiful 😍

I love your knowledge and your on going passion for history , such a wonderful sense of life and you glow like the summer sun , stay gold and keep that tank on course

AWESOME! Loved the video experience of you operating the STUG!

You made my day, go the mighty stug and tankgirl!!!

Such a cool video :) never realise how complex they were inside until you see something like this!

Awesome job!

I was asking for this one since I watched the livestream ages ago, AWESOME !!!

stylish start to tanking Soph

That Was Epic , Congratulations 👏

Thank you for sharing

Honestly, first few seconds of a video were already more than enough to like it. StuG just makes it better.

Cool. Imagine handling these old machines in combat conditions. Madness.

A fun (and very loud) day out on the trails.😀

"the tank is still upright" lol

Just discovered this amazing channel!! Quality content and a beautiful soul!

Awesome! Congrats on getting to drive a StuG III

Wow lucky girl and a good job done!

Well done! Looks like great fun. Love the flaming logo. You have an awesome collection of jackets! 👍🤣👍

Beautiful LEDI !!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Stunning

Ummmm....Sofi......completely awesome.....thanks for sharing your video.....and all the hard work and historically meaningful effort of the crew at Drivetanks..

Looks like a great day. Go Sophie!

What a cool experience... I am jealous!!!

I have never seen the inside of a stug 3 before. Built a model of one as a kid. Neat lookin' things. Thanks!

Brilliant video.

Awesome place and awesome driving....so jealous

Hello "Sofilein"! Thank you for this video, congratulations on piloting the Stug III, very successful! A French "fan" who loves your videos ...

That must have been an amazing experiance! Very nice to watch, thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

@RBRCH

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sofilein, the book you recommend, does it cover the Ausf.G as well?

The Stug III was beautiful to look at, very good at what it did and packed a real punch ! ..........just like you !

Righton! Really great to 'feel the vibe' from your enthusiasm! Achtung! Die Panzer Jagerin kommt !

Cool as hell must feel amazing driving a piece of history.

@Sofilein

3 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful for the opportunity

Was I the only one whose blood turned to ice when that AT gun appeared? Looked like great fun Missy. Well done Jon! StuG Lief Yo!

That was really enjoyable though probably not as much as it was you. Gratz and thanks again for bringing us along for a truly awesome ride!

That is really cool!

So let lucky to give it a spin. Looks like an experience. Noisy inside.

You drove like a boss!!!

Sofie, it survived the war, you won´t break it 🤣😂 But damn that was cool to see, and holy crap the size of the ceileing fan in the tent . Thanks for a great upload.

@frankbodenschatz173

3 жыл бұрын

That's a Big Ass Fan Co. Product.

Being a former Abrams driver, you never forget the first time driving. The feeling of that much power behind the controls is a rush. You also got to experience the joys of tanking: fixing a broken tank. Lol Congratulations kiddo! Never stop being adorable!