“Narrower” definitely a major plus for UK backroads!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

100%

This episode is like a dream come true. It’s a combination of favorite photo channel and my car channels. Well done!

I really appreciate and value the effort and work you put out as a one man band in particular with your drone, bts and b-roll. Well done!

Looking forward to seeing the update with all the additional outfitting that you are planning. Most of all, I look forward to seeing the photos that are enabled via your reach to new places.

Oh man, love it! They came onto my radar when I was up in Svaneti in Georgia. I quickly noticed that every local taxi and car crawling around having a reliable go of things was a Delica. They ran laps around the rest of us, and even the Subari I was in seemed outclassed on the back roads. Sounds like a perfect fit for you and your needs! What a fun beast!

Having just converted my Transit Custom, I don't want to watch this and be filled with regret...! ;-)

Glad you are so excited Tom, a vehicle is so key to the enjoyment of any photo trip

My first TH video find was the custom conversion. I own a custom and started converting it myself during the first lockdown. I love that you're now on the way to enjoying the self build process and making it work for you, as that is all that matters.

TH. I travelled through Uganda and in DR Congo in a Landcruiser. We used to laugh at these, but where ever we went they would follow. Enjoy

Haha I was expecting the exhaust to drop off at the end 🤣 cracking van Thomas can't wait to see what adventures you get up to 👍

I’ve wanted a Delica for a very long time. I love the feel of those amazingly capable little vehicles. Importing a good one has always been my stopping block. Way to go Thomas! I’m envious and can’t wait to see what you turn it into.

congrats on the new van Tom, looking forward to seeing your customizations when the inside is complete

Bloody hell Tom thought I was watching an episode of Top Gear with all that awesome drone broll 😆, great to see your new ride 👍

@stephentait8734

3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking that too, does the drones have a follow me function or something? also like of setting up gopros on roadside and stop and start driving lol, also of time involved just making all them shots foe a few seconds, but worth it.

@astro_josh

3 жыл бұрын

i was literally thinking the same thing especially with all the in-car spec talk lol

Welcome to the 20+ year old 4x4 Japanese van club. I can confirm, it’s AWESOME.

Super happy for you!! Congrats on the new to you ride. I can’t wait to see what you do with the van.

It's beautiful Tom! I wish you all the best! it's amazing how you have grown not only as a photographer and also as a cinematographer, can't wait to see it fully customized!

Very nice. Can’t wait too find you stuck so I can rescue you with my 4x4 Fiat Panda

A cup of Coffee, Lazy Sunday Morning and Thomas, life is good.

@andyroye5622

3 жыл бұрын

....& KFC

@shaun53355

3 жыл бұрын

To true

Looks epic! Welcome to the Heaton family. Happy adventures, looking forward to it

This is so nostalgic to me Tom, my dad had this same van when I was young 😢 so many memories I told him about you last night and he now wishes he never got rid of it.

Oh I remember watching that episode where you got stuck and felt the panic of when you almost got hit.

Great episode of Tom Gear…! I was waiting for the Stig to do a lap on the circuit… ;)

@epicphotographychannel2288

3 жыл бұрын

btw, i just uploaded a new landscape photography video, in case anyone misses photography content by Tom Clarkson.. :)

@jtsmphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the wild hunt coming out on the grand Tom December 18th, sooo excited been waiting for a long time

Excellent choice of van Tom! We've had a couple of these over the years here in NZ and they are great for adventuring. Our current one (1995 2.8L Diesel Manual Space Gear Green Field) is kitted out with a bar up front, bigger tires, snorkel, and a full tray roof rack. Can take it anywhere, and perfect for the sketchy ski-field access roads we have here!

The creativity of your shots never cease to amaze me

Haha car review by Thomas Heaton. Now I have seen everything. The price is very reasonable. I still sleep in my car as it is big enough for 3-4 day trips.

How to use the tow bar? - mobile film processing and scanning lab - trailer with skidoo loaded - Next import: Nick Page's caravan for exzessive comfort

I've owned this older version and the newest version for almost 20 years in Japan and you'll love it! Repairs are minimal and they are great on the 4x4 roads. Enjoy mate from Fukuoka Japan!

Boys and their toys 😃 VERY exciting - congrats on the new addition, can't wait to see your adventures.

A 4x4 metal tent that will do 70MPH, Perfect.

I sense the beginning of a new channel with a different audience.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

No, same as usual except I have my van back 👍

@nicoleschnittger9837

3 жыл бұрын

@Thomas Heaton, what a difference three months can make 🙂

WOW! One of my favourite photographers, he is reviewing one of my favourite vans. When I was 12 year old, my dad taught me how to drive with a Delica. At that time, the Delica means a lot to my family. Now, I am 32.

I'm glad you got it! I wish you luck and drive safely!

hi Thomas, your wonderful point of view shows us the more poetic side of nature, thank you. I wonder how you did to replace the original gazelle tc7 feet with the steel ferrules? I have the same tripod as you and I don't know how to remove them, could you help me? Thank's my friend.

Shame Mitsubishi stopped making these, they were onto a winner

@TvanBoven

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you on that !

@voorachter2733

3 жыл бұрын

Too much of a niche I'd say. More work oreinted and less fun vans just sell much better since company fleet cars is the market.

@geoffhoward2171

3 жыл бұрын

Debatable that, a neighbour of mine has had two of them and would never have another, both of them a constant drain on the pocket with unreliability and expensive to upkeep, there was always something needing to be done.

@keddy6live

3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffhoward2171 the earlier models were money pits, Mr Heatons particular model is well known for longevity and reliability

@geoffhoward2171

3 жыл бұрын

@@keddy6live Then let's hope Tom has a good one.

Delica reminds me of my childhood as well. My family traveled a lot in my grandpa's Delica to go fishing, swimming and many other outdoor excursions. Drive safe and have fun!

All the best to you, Thomas! I hope you have many happy photography excursions in your excellent vehicle. Can't wait to see the outfitting that you do.

"Why did I import this from Japan?" Shoulda just pointed at it and gone "well it's f*^&ing rad, look at it"

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yeah, that would have been quicker.

Great price especially with all the additions. Enjoy.

@MuertoInc

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Glyn!

@keithtinkler123

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Up Glyn...... hope your move as gone well and you ok

Glad to see that you finally got your "new" vehicle for roughing it. Looking forward to seeing how you make it "you" as you discover new needs for comfort and convenience. I've done this for many years by putting a topper on pickup trucks and using it for camping. Once my wife retired we went all out and got a 24-ft tow-behind RV. Now, instead of camping, we are glamping. Simply adds to the joy of photography. :)

tom talking about cars, now i've seen everything 😂very old school! looking forward to the leisure weekend activities and how the inside modifications turn out. drive safe!

I bloody love these vehicles, i would love one myself, i bought my Custom after seeing yours but if i was to sell it now the wife would kill me hahah

I love those vans I think they are super cool. I wouldn't complain at all about 20 mpg my van only gets 10🤣. Jason

@shanefiddle

3 жыл бұрын

I would complain about the 20mpg. I won't comment on your van - hopefully such vehicles will be banned in the next decade.

@tylercollinsphoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@shanefiddle why?

@terryrees8574

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylercollinsphoto I think he may be a green advocate, hence the comment.

@Snowcatnz2

3 жыл бұрын

@@shanefiddle No worse than having to dispose of the used up batteries from all those electric cars that are supposed to save the environment, but will actually create more issues than they solve!!

@kennygo8300

3 жыл бұрын

@@Snowcatnz2 Not to mention the sheer amount of mining that has to be done to make the batteries in the first place. It's going to be an environmental disaster. There must be some serious money people behind this effort. It's obvious folly for the "real" environment.

I’ve had mine for 13 years. Love it still.

Cool edit, Thomas. Some great shots early on, particularly those moody, misty ones of the new wheels and the trees. Looking forward to what's to come!

Looks good, just wish that I coud afford something similar so I can go away for even a night and not worry about accomodation.

Give me an 18 year old Mitsubishi over a new VW any day. These were everywhere in the Caucasus Mountains. If they can handle that then the uk should be no bother.

For me watching ur videos is watching the life that i wished to live , keep on ...wish u the best

Congratulations on you new "baby" Thomas! May it serve your pursuits well !

That motor looks like a young man's adventure dream machine. But me being an oldie, l will keep on dreaming about the nice campervan, that you had and maybe one day lol. Best of luck with it Thomas.

Delica has the engine and genes of the vaunted Pajero

@raksh9

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, the Delica Spacegear is built on the Pajero platform.

@AppleSlipper

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The Delica is essentially the Mitsubishi Express Van built on the Mitsubishi Pajero platform.

Awesome that you finally got it. Enjoy!

exciting stuff Thomas, cant wait for the new adventures with this sick van!

At 17 years old..perfect for the man wo shoots film.

@KGi4

3 жыл бұрын

I Guess Adam Gibs gave Thomas little bit peace of mind about what is Worth to invest and drive. It's nice to have Fancy van but it's sucks if you can't get to the places ..some people likes to brag about van life, same as some brags about camera bags. I think Thomas made good choice of getting rid of fancy one and getting more practical one.

@kenwiberg6517

3 жыл бұрын

Harvey, he said 2002 - it's the end of 2020 and the new 2021's are out now ....... 19 yrs old, so good enough for the legal age of consent to do stuff - in the van ..... ;-)

@harveyfreed6342

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenwiberg6517 I am sure the van has seen plenty in it's 60,000+ miles

Video next month: I bought this rally car for landscape photography

I like your definition of 'rough around the edges'!

OMG I LOVE IT! Congratulations on the new freedom van.

Are you trying to get a job on top gear? All that was missing was the stig setting a track time. Van should be smart once finished.

I don't think your power bank is 2,400 kilowatt hours, unless it's nuclear powered...

@andycooper4485

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's Elon Musk on the phone :)

@remdog7827

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, 2400wh

@pbsalfen

3 жыл бұрын

It's 2400Wh (watt hours), not 2400kWh (kilowatt hours). One kilowatt hour is equal to one thousand watts, so it's 2.4 kilowatts.

@remdog7827

3 жыл бұрын

@@pbsalfen i wasn’t listening what he said . i just know the product, well, the smaller 1500 brother. i think we know what he meant.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I did say that I didn't quite understand batteries and electrics. My bad. It's big though, which was my point 👍

That 3-litre engine is a jewel. I had a Mitsubishi Challenger with that engine and it was lovely.

looks incredible mate,lots of adventures are waiting to be experienced!!! ENJOY IT!!!

That’s an awful lot of calendars you need to shift.

Do you think you’re Nick Page or something with those sounds 😂

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I stole his library.

@pattymattes7124

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto but you didn't get a 4 x 4 truck. Ford and Chevy make those :)

Glad to hear you got what you want hope you enjoy it to the fullest

Thomas Heaton does Top Gear - absolutely brilliant! I love the drone footage. What a great choice of vehicle too.

2nd hand ANYTHING from Japan is always top-notch. The Japanese are not savages with their things like the rest of the world...

I noticed one little annoying light spot in the first drone shots. Then i realized it was a reflection off my forehead! :-)

Cool van!!! Enjoy. Will be waiting for the videos of the modifications. Best

Yes! I’m always a big fan of Mitsubishi!! This Delica is seriously an underdog! It’s 4WD system was and still is, in today’s standard, cutting edge. Can’t wait to see your upcoming modification to the interior.

WOW, the power pack costs more than the van!! 😃😃

@james-r

3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t

@ElwynR

3 жыл бұрын

@@james-r Jesting 😃

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I know, but it's portable so will go from van to van.

@ElwynR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Its on my wish list!! once the World gets back to normal 🙏🙏

@outisfound9956

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I have tested my Jackery 300 also with a 300 watt strobe and fires and charges , but reaching out to make sure it causes no issues with battery to Jackery, but another option if fine.

Is it the same Van that Adam has? ... Is it the same soundtrack that Nick usually uses?? .... uuummm.... Are you the real Thomas? ;-)

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, Adam has the better model and I think Nick got that track from me last year 😉 But who cares.

I'm very happy for you. You work hard and produce great videos. You deserve to have what you want.

Congrats on your purchase. old is gold👍👍

20MPG for a 4*4 van isn’t bad at all and the is a 18yrs old one

@jzdot4677

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonymoususer9140 oh really? I didn’t know that lol

Those front bull bars are just horrible. Very dangerous and totally unnecessary. The Damage you are doing to the planet with Importing a vehicle from the other side of the world and it the fact it does 20mpg is just a pollution is awful. You obviously have given your actions no thought and are only thinking about your selfish self.....

@a.keithclarke7975

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas is not 'yet' thinking about the BIG picture where it concerns the beauty of nature, AND conserving it. Give him time, that will come. Meanwhile, kudos that he is recording it's beauty. Little steps. 😊

Cinematography of your drone shots in this 🔥 very jealous of your new van

Congratulations and safe travels, Thomas!

Did I just watch “Top Gear light” 😜? Can’t wait to see the modifications and new adventures!!

Thomas, besides your smart insight into photography, I enjoy your videos for the way you light up with almost giddy enthusiasm for the things that turn you on. You’re right, four-wheel drive giving you freedom and peace of mind. Looking forward to how you will trick-out the inside.

So cool! I just bought my dream 4x4 sprinter this week as well so I can watch your build out as I work on mine too! I think for the way an outdoor photographer adventurer wants to use these 4x4 is a must.

Hi Tom i own a Delica too here in Australia & they are a great van. I'm amazed what you've done with it & level of detail. Well done! You've given me some inspirational thoughts! Cheers.

Excited to see it come together!

Great first drive Tom. Loved the drone footage. Probably your best drone footage and the music choice is bang on

Thank you for being open and honest about the costs. Appreciate it as I am also looking to purchase one for photography trips.

Love the new van, let the adventures begin...hopefully!!

Woop woop! Looking forward to seeing it finished!

Dude, it's was awesome how excited you were in the video :), happy for you! I am sure you'll do a great custom camper van conversion. Cheers!

Gorgeous van! Looking forward to seeing how it works out! Love your work!

That’s a sweet ride Tom! I hope you had 1000’s of nice photos done through spending time in the new HeatonMovil!

Drive safe and enjoy it Thomas. Looking forward to seeing it furnished soon.👍

Awesome! I loved the transition to driving with the aggressive music and footage of you driving the toughest terrain you could find. Congratulations to you for the new van. Your reasoning for buying it is similar to the reason why I drive a Subaru. I don't off-road with it, but I don't worry about it when I drive it on rough roads.

Enjoy your van i look forward to seeing it completed

I've had mine for a bit over 3 years, it is a fantastic van and quite capable as a 4x4

I wanted one of those since 2000, finally got one in 2017 and it is great. Cheers

Awesome Van. I've had all three shapes of Delica. Currently running the D5 4x4 and loving it

Looks fantastic Tom. Can't wait to see how the work on it progresses.

Nice one Thomas. Great vehicle. Venturing into off-road territory and Nick Page music choice! Love it.

Nice one Thomas. Something like that power bank is what I’ve needed for years. Thanks for that.

Wishing you health to enjoy Thomas. Looking forward to plenty of far off adventure videos.

Thanks for sharing Tom, very good video and all the very best with the van for the furniture

I am so looking forward to this. I was thinking of doing the exact same thing with a delica as you, Thomas.