It's awesome to see a well detailed, made from scratch home built system from nothing to completion. Outstanding work! Amazing

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for those kind words! 🙏

I'm sad because there is not a culture like this in the United States. I built my own tank as well and there's no real place to show it off without traveling a huge distance. Excellent job! I'm amazed.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, sorry to hear you miss like-minded people! I know there are a lot of Americans in the Facebook group "1/6 scale war vehicles only", perhaps that could be a good start? Plus, it turned out that within driving range from the place I live, there were more than a handful people interested in the same hobby, including one who built his own 1:1 tank. I had no idea about this until I started building and started to visit hobby exhibitions. So you never know, there might be guys out there with the same interest closer than you think. 🙂

@Auhbseluhte

5 ай бұрын

What state are you in? I think theres a few tank groups still around in the midwest region. Not 1/6 scale+ specific more like 1/16 normal scales etc etc But yes Uk and all the neighboring countries over in the east have huge tank communities and RC gatherings.

@Zipy54

Ай бұрын

@@Auhbseluhte That would be soooo much fun i wish i was in the Uk

WE MORTALS have been blessed WITH A CENTURION (that is totally real and not a scaled down version that is made from wood, metal, wood glue,some screws, plastic and LOVE)

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

😄😄😄

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Totally!

@maxim4538

5 ай бұрын

@@builtbyWikander best of wishes on new year. I wish for you to rest and spend time with your family, you deserve it!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

@@maxim4538 Thanks a lot, we are doing our best! 😊

@northunited280

4 ай бұрын

strv 105 is better.

This fellow Scandinavian really is proving yet again that you can make anything yourself with the knowledge and the right tools. 10/10 & Happy New Year!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Happy New Year!

@cherchezlesoir7166

5 ай бұрын

How much money to invest into those tools? Own house needed...so in fact a hobby for those who have no other problems...you shouöd say: if you have plenty og money everything id possible

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

@@cherchezlesoir7166 Well, I started to build my models when I lived in an apartment, and the tools are either cheap, bought used or inherited, so the money-value is next to nothing, although they are very valuable to me. There are plenty of ways to acquire cheap tools, if that's the only obstacles for getting into the hobby.

I really like seeing a photo of you in 1/6 scale standing in the commanders hatch; it adds a nice personal touch of realism to your work.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah, I'll keep him around to show the scale of the models, until I get a real 1/6 commander in the turret. :)

Excellent video, I really enjoyed the longer video in to your build of the Strv 105 Centurion, and it looks fantastic.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, that's awesome to hear! 👍🙏

Definitely your very best so far!!! I have had a love affair with the Centurion since I saw my first example - I was just six years old! Sitting on the turret at a show, I felt like a king. My love affair is still with me, although we are both now very old. Thank you for showing how it can be done.

@builtbyWikander

15 күн бұрын

That's an aweseome story, thanks a lot for watching! 🙏

When I first clicked to watch I thought it was a kit. OMG, from scratch! Amazing to watch. Great job! You get a like and subscribe.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome, thanks a lot! 🙏

I did my military service on Centurion Strv 104 in the nineties. I must say you did an exceptionally good job getting the details on the model spot on. Watching the video brought back some memories 😊. Very nice job!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's aweseom, thank you! Eller ska jag säga tack, då kanske? 😁 Så kul att höra från folk som har erfarenhet av de riktiga vagnarna. 👍👍👍

@SonsOfLorgar

4 ай бұрын

​@@builtbyWikander gjorde en veckas prao på miloverkstan p18 när de byggde om ett antal centurionvagnar, bland annat med nya lastbilsbatterier på släde istället för de gamla brittiska stavformade.

@pon-tampon

3 ай бұрын

@@builtbyWikander cool centurion

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

@@pon-tampon Tack!

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

@@SonsOfLorgar Fräckt!

That is an amazing work of art. Incredible craftsmanship, attention to detail and skill. Well done!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! 🙏🙏🙏

I love this model you did a really good job on it and I respect the amount of work that went into this I know I could never do something like this. Amazing!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you, thanks a lot for watching!

Until I see you using a hacksaw blade to make groove for the C clips, I thought you had a small hobby sized lathe. Yes, I did read the note thanking Sten for making the gearbox drive shafts, and they are very well made. I'm a retired machinist. I have a bunch of wood working machines, a Harbor Freight Hobby Lathe, and a couple years ago, I bought a used Bridgeport that needed repairs. It's been running for a while, and it's in good condition. I converted it to single phase using a new motor with the same RPM as the original motor. The only thing I'm not into is 3D Printing. I really enjoy watching you build your RC Vehicles, you are a very talented.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for those kind words. 🙏 I got a small hobby lathe half way through the build, so it will be very handy in upcoming projects, but I must say I need to get at much better understanding of how it works to really put it to good use. Thanks for sharing, and for watching!

Like watching a kid with a Masters degree in engineering at work. Loved every second of it! Beyond impressive.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Haha, that's awesome and spot on, thanks a lot!

Really great build. Have been considering a 1/8 snowcat build, you have me inspired

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, and that's aweseome! Best of luck!

Absolutely amazing model sir, please keep bringing us these fantastic builds all through this New Year and beyond, Happy New Year to all.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, I'll do my best! :D

Ok that's a record for me. Most cool model tank video ever.

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

I’ve just sat and watched the whole video of you scratch building that Tank, which I thought was absolutely fantastic. So well done. Thank you for posting that and letting us watch such a privilege love it

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

That's aweseome, thanks a lot! 👍👍👍🙏

I must admit, your channel inspired me to pursue my first model tank, I am currently gathering resources and mental strenght to finally build one from scratch (Polish variant of Leopard 2).

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Damn, that's so cool to hear! And the Leo 2 is an aweseom tank, I wish you the best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

This is a wonderful thing, and I bet the people crewing that real Centurion were delighted by the baby 1/6 version.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Haha, thank you! And yes, it got some appreciation from people who had worked with the real deal. 😊

I've just found out about these incredible giant armour models, I'm in love, I was wondering where they came from, now I know. Awesome stuff.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Cool! Thanks a lot for watching and welcome! 😊

There is no words for this..and the one that build this model...keep it up my friend.

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

Erik, thank you very much for sharing this wonderful video on New Years Eve. It was a pleasure to watch. I will share this with a couple of my friends who are interested in RC Tanks. Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2024 very a Prosperous year for you.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Happy New Year to you as well!

Absolutely fantastic, skills, tenacity and patience, what a combination. Awesome build. Kudos to you sir.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! 🙏

Amazing attention to detail! Really inspirational. Thank you. And a very happy new year!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, and to you too!

This is model making on another level. Incredible knowledge and skill. The engineering alone is epic. Congratulations.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏

You are mad!!! Omg! The desing, details and function! This blew my effing mind!!! 10/10 my friend👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 much love from🇫🇮

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! 🙏

Great work, engineering, and attention to detail. Awesome!!!!

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutly great work! Thanks for showing us.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, and thanks for watching! 🙏

Just fantastic what else can be said, you are so gifted.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and thanks for watching! 🙏🙏🙏👊🤘

Hello from Texas, that was the most outstanding scratch built tank I've ever seen . your a genius , great video of the entire process as well.

@builtbyWikander

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, mate! 🙏 Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

Just discovered your channel,brilliant,totally blown away buy your work

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks s lot and thanks for watching! 🙏

What a fantastic build ! I am very impressed, thank you for sharing.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Tusen tack! 🙏

Fantastic work!! Love it!!

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

What an awesome build and the detail is amazing thank you for sharing this full build

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Vous êtes un géni !! Vraiment très beau et impressionnant de réalité ! Bravo !👍👍💪💪❤❤

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Respect, awesome build.

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏

Well done sir! Really nice, love the details and all. Keep it up !

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏

I honestly enjoyed the whole thing. Thnks man. Keep up the good work 💪🏽🔥

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and thanks for watching!

Absolutely beautiful job...

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Penciling on the sharpened edge of the axe at 52:10 goes to show how much detail is in your work! I am amazed and very happy that you've shared the build process.

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, and thank you for watching!

Outstanding in every respect! You are very steady with your hand tools. :)

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and thanks for watching! 🙏

Outstanding! You gave us a hour of Wikander magic. Simple materials, simple construction technique yield a masterpiece. You need to make a cold war adversary now. Wonderful! Heres to 2024.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's so kind of you, thanks a lot and thanks for watching! Yeah, there are soo many cool vehicles to build! Too many! 😅

@robertmorey4104

5 ай бұрын

@@builtbyWikander T55, you already have the parts! I dislike "that country" and their politics, but would make great adversary! Thanks for motivation, you got me thinking "How could I make a M24 Chaffee with wood"??? 🤔🤔

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

@@robertmorey4104 Dude, that's aweseom! The Chaffee won't be that huge in 1/6 either, very reasonable size! It's 100 % doable. Yeah, I do have parts for a T-55, and it is a iconic vehicle, but as you said - I rather not give 'that country' anything for free. Perhaps it can be a DDR version, or a bridge layer. We had those here in Sweden in the 90:s.

Extraordinary! Thank you ❤

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Your work is just amazing !

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

Very nice build. You are a true Craftsman. I enjoy all your videos

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Incredible precision and attention to detail. I'm imagining this tank overrunning a 1/6th machinegun emplacement.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😄 That's an excellent idea!

Maravilloso trabajo. Felicitaciones desde 🇨🇱🇨🇱

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Respect. That my good sir is a true piece of art.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏

There's a lot to learn from you. I'm currently building a T-72 tank out of paper.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Oh, sounds cool! Will it be static or powered?

wow this is amazing - well done!!

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Excellent model making skills and ingenious choice of materials.:)

@builtbyWikander

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and thanks for watching! 🙏🤘🙏

Just wow, I would call this art. I really like it, well done.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

That is some impressive work.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Beautiful job,congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍😍😍😍

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

Real King of Tank

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

why is this man so talented the end product is beutiful!

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@conkielvigopaguio4506

4 ай бұрын

welcome sir

This is incredible

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

incredible work!!!!!!

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

F ing awesome job! Thank you for sharing.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Big thanks for watching! 🙏🤘

Un gran trabajo, felicitaciones.

@builtbyWikander

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Excellent work. The movement, turret rotation, and speed all seem in scale.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I watched the whole video - this was really cool to see. wow.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's aweseome, thank you so much for watching!

Begnadeter Modelbauer! Chapeau!

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Brilliant! Respect! Cheers from Warsaw...

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🇵🇱 🙏🙏🙏

Quite unbelieavble 👍👏

@builtbyWikander

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

The model turned out amazing

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Man I sure wish I had the tools you have ! Cutting the hull out of wood would have saved me so much time Dx I hope you're proud of that tank because it looks amazing. Great job ! (Love the licence plate. It seems you're in possession of the true last swedish centurion ! )

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏 You work with what you got. 😊 yeah, pretty happy with this one, it's a joy to drive around. Thanks, I made the registration plate one number higher than on the real 105, kind of like the production continued after the prototype. 😁

amazing video. great start to the year

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks a lot!

Bloody MARVELLOUS!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 And thank you for watching!

Sandpapper för att imitera greppytorna, så uppenbart men så genialiskt. Älskar också piasavamodellen.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Tack! Den är kanske mest nöjd med av allt! 😅

Man, this is awesome

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great job

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great videos and they installed me to design tanks great job on bilding the centurion

@builtbyWikander

18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I just stumbled across your channel, watched till the end only to come to the undeniable conclusion that... You, Sir, are more than the average scratch built RC Modeler! You are, in fact, a true Artist!!! 😊 I mean, the attention to detail is amazing! You had me wondering what you were going to use the brush for when you were cutting it up and then once you showed the final cut, I thought... "You were making a push broom." Talk about being wrong! I mean, who else would've thought to put a stationary boot brush on your tank? I am absolutely amazed with your work of art. Thank you for sharing 🍻

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you, thanks a lot for those kind words! 🙏 Haha, yeah, we used that type of brush, or broom, on our vehicles to scrape mud off our boots. 😁 Thank you so much for watching!

Happy New Year to you and your family.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, and to you as well!

thats very cool, great work!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Very good Modeling.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Great 👍 Build Awesome job

@builtbyWikander

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Ze boss ! futur Armotek of beautiful Sweden ! lol.... many thanks for a new video Buddy, with you all seems easy : few basic tools, process of "marine" wood +3d parts + aluminium.....and electrical ! = a unique and wonderful result as always ! many thanks for sharing "your way to do it" on this long run project, viva Tank mania and happy new year 24... take care Amigo : )

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for those kind words! 🙏 I wish you a great 2024 as well! Thanks for watching!

@bilplaymo6121

5 ай бұрын

@@builtbyWikander Sorry, I'm fan of your work....take care : )

This is my favourite tank, bar none!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

wow, you have amazing talent

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@lada_niva_1.7i

5 ай бұрын

@@builtbyWikander *tanks alot! ;)

As an Old Centurion Gunner/Driver Mk 10/11 , 1968-70, I'm amazed how good your detailed model is. The UK model didn't have a single slide over drivers hatch. It was a double flip over with adjustable sights. The single hatch only came with the Chieftains. The Centurion was modified for numerous countries and was a superb battle tank in its day, In the winter months when out on exercise, we always slept on the back decks as they where nice and warm with the RR Merlin engine running all day. That certainly brings back many memories. Ho, I still have a distorted finger nail when changing a road wheel dropped on my finger, ouch that hurt.

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

That's so aweseome, thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

@builtbyWikander

4 ай бұрын

Edit: I think the hatch is unique for the Strv 105. It also got new suspension, ir sight and the same engine gearbox as the M60.

God damn i will now binge watch your videos

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Wow, that's aweseome, thanks a lot, mate! 🙏🙏🙏

Super nice Job...geile Sache

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏

Holy crap this is so good!

Such a cool build and to see it coming out of a saab one of my fave cars was awesome

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

That's aweseome, thanks a lot for watching! Trying to keep my 9-3 in order so it can haul a lot more tanks in the future. 😁

Fantastic work, thanks for sharing, 👍. Man stay little kids inside, but our toys are bigger!!!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

True, true. Also, you get old when you stop playing. 🙂 Thanks a lot for watching!

So much awesome 🙌

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for watching!

Great job, great video.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Excellent 👍

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Fantastiskt projekt.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Tack! 🙏

oh boy, here we go

Crazy nice job 👍 man !!!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

outstanding job mate :)

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and thanks for watching! 👍🙏

Fantastic!!!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Eller tack, av ditt namn att döma! 😊

This will be epic! 🍾 Happy New Year.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Oh, man, the pressure! 😅 Happy New Year! 🍾🎊🎉

Very Beautiful. Can’t believe it has been so long since i watched you start it up til now How time flies doesn’t it?

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it's been a journey, and it is not over yet! 🙂 A big thanks for watching!

Fine looking vehicle.

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Thanks! This will help me take over my local gas station!

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Your welcome! 😂

That was very very NICE 😎👍

@builtbyWikander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏