WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Restoring a 37mm ammo rack for our WWII Grant Tank

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Daryl restores the 37mm ammo rack!
This WWII Grant Tank is part of the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum's restoration program.
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  • @davidkaminski615
    @davidkaminski615 Жыл бұрын

    It's a shame that after all Darryl's hard work, you can't tell it's been fixed. But then again, it's a testament to how well the work is done in that you can't tell someone has worked on it. There's wizardry going on here!

  • @charleswilliams8197

    @charleswilliams8197

    Жыл бұрын

    I used to do fabrication work on iron and it really takes a lot of experience to get it done correctly people it's not luck overall it's experience how to work metal to make it do what you need it to do to get the end result with it that's all it is about okay thanks Charles

  • @highlander147
    @highlander147 Жыл бұрын

    Love me a Workshop Wednesday. Amazing how Darryl was able to turn rusted scrap into immaculate history.

  • @paulsilva3346
    @paulsilva3346 Жыл бұрын

    24 MINUTES, I KNEW IT could be done, Curt!! Reach for the stars, no more 15-minute episodes, Curt.

  • @steveyountz9184
    @steveyountz9184 Жыл бұрын

    If you are ever looking for a story idea, how about an overview of the museum? Perhaps a little history, and the size and scope of the museum. Maybe some exterior drone shots, and on a day the museum is closed to the public, some interior drone shots flying over the rows of vehicles. 😎 And this weeks video is great as always.

  • @theodoreolson8529

    @theodoreolson8529

    Жыл бұрын

    I second that.

  • @patchmack4469

    @patchmack4469

    Жыл бұрын

    i always say that an artefacts history never ends - its very being at the museum, the state it was in, the very people who work so hard to restore these items and what was done by who is just as important as those who once served in these machines i used to restore aircraft only to static display, but the work that went on behind the scenes and the recording of it, documents as well as video and photographic evidence showed the detail gone into and any improvements that could be made in the future by future museum staff - when i began, none of the aircraft had the detail of stencils and mistakes could easily be made, locating jacking points for example, and set the benchmark very high from what was there previously

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle Жыл бұрын

    I binged watched the entire playlist for the grant this week, absolutely in awe of the skills the boys have and how much they can salvage from seemly destroyed parts. Incredible stuff!

  • @user-ds9pi6zh7d
    @user-ds9pi6zh7d Жыл бұрын

    Coming to Oz in about three weeks and will try very hard to make to the Museum. My father was a tank commander in WWII in the US 2nd armored division in a M4 Sherman. You gentlemen are consummate artists. Every episode bring tears to my eyes, seeing the armor and remembering my Dad. Thank you beyond words.

  • @Harry_yeetAU

    @Harry_yeetAU

    Жыл бұрын

    Just went it looks better than on video

  • @DaiElsan
    @DaiElsan Жыл бұрын

    It's like watching a 1:1 Airfix build only better. Amazing work, Daryl.

  • @allaboutboats
    @allaboutboats Жыл бұрын

    In regards to filling the ammo box with ammunition, I am involved in the resto of a WW2 PT boat in Oregon USS PT658. We have a 37mm Autocannon that needed 39 rounds of ammo to fill the ammo belt for display purposes. Only having 2 real brass rounds/cartridges, we had some volunteers manufacture wooden dummies on a woodworking lathe using the real cartridges as a template. After being painted to look like "brass" and the projectile colors varied between HE and AP (Black and Green) they are now on display and appear very authentic. I think we coated them with epoxy clear coat as well. We like to say they pass the "10 foot rule", meaning that you cant tell the difference from 10 feet away! Just a thought in case you have trouble finding so many actual brass cartridges to populate your ammo racks inside of the Grant. PS you can see these on our website for PT658.

  • @jamesroseby3823
    @jamesroseby3823 Жыл бұрын

    Simply magic. Love watching these fabrication episodes. Turning a piece of half scrap into the complete article. Wonderful.

  • @ianstewartbrown5308
    @ianstewartbrown5308 Жыл бұрын

    Another superb resto by Daryl. From carpenter to master fabricator what a star

  • @ai-d2121
    @ai-d2121 Жыл бұрын

    Glad there was a steel door to protect the crew in case of an inadvertently hit into the ammo box.

  • @thomassmart4088

    @thomassmart4088

    Жыл бұрын

    hahah

  • @frostedbutts4340

    @frostedbutts4340

    Жыл бұрын

    Mk1 blowout panel

  • @uio890138
    @uio890138 Жыл бұрын

    Love to see him take the old part and appreciate what it means to stay original as possible, then add new metal and parts only where needed. A true craftsman.

  • @davidbutterfield2949
    @davidbutterfield2949 Жыл бұрын

    To go from what you started with to what you finished with is amazing Daryl. Sensational work 👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @roxsanakourov.4513
    @roxsanakourov.4513 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching this show, I'm a 70 year old, person, and just love watching your people do their jobs so well.

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 Жыл бұрын

    I started off with timber and have moved to steel twenty odd years ago and never looked back If you cut a bit of wood too short you can’t just stick it back on 😂😂 Daryl is the man

  • @wickedfriggengood6992
    @wickedfriggengood6992 Жыл бұрын

    It’s a damn good thing you were there Kurt; Darryl been workin so hard he, common mistake, put on the grinding mask instead of weld. I’m sure he would have figured it out before flash burning his retina’s but better to have your extra eyes; not to mention it proves how MUCH you’ve learned already by filming these!! MOST OF US are here to see the amazing fabrication and creation process of these priceless derelict antiques being brought back from the dead ABSOLUTELY IS THE MAIN REASON WE WATCH WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY. For you Kurt this must be INCREDIBLY BORING and VERY painstakingly and VERY TIMELY HARD footage to catch but YOU are making OUR view PART of THEIR EXPERIENCE we are being PART of the restoration thanks to YOU and that’s what most of us are here for. You have an EXTREMELY difficult job of filming the mundane to catch those few PRECIOUS moments of hours of work to a moment that lasts .02 seconds, you are our true viewing heroes cause without filming their lifetime of work goes UNNOTICED.

  • @ausarmour

    @ausarmour

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wicked. You are wrong about one thing though... there is never a boring moment filming these blokes! It's a pleasure for all of us to share this work with fans like yourself. Thank you for your kind words :)

  • @wickedfriggengood6992

    @wickedfriggengood6992

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ausarmour love your reply! Just pointing out that Kurt’s job is MUCH more difficult than normal people think! HOURS of filming for that ONE glorious moment! Im SO relieved to be wrong!!! Thanks for making my insignificant comment feel special! I’ll be sure to sure to everyone I know!

  • @wickedfriggengood6992

    @wickedfriggengood6992

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m grateful for the replies thank you! I’ll leave it at this, I live in Maine in the USA, your videos are boarder line teasing as in you could have half hour to 2 hour videos and your fans will watch every moment. Cheers gents I’m hitting the hay and EAGERLY awaiting your next workshop Wednesday!

  • @bigmac60
    @bigmac60 Жыл бұрын

    Another original piece saved. Fantastic work as ever 🎉

  • @prillewitz
    @prillewitz Жыл бұрын

    “Farmfresh”, that’s a really funny expression!

  • @dougstubbs9637
    @dougstubbs9637 Жыл бұрын

    One more time from the top, Michael…🎶 “ Heat it, Heat it, Don’t you make me repeat it… Use a cold chisel, Use the big press, It doesn’t matter If Darryl makes a mess, Just heat it…heat it …🎶”

  • @HK94
    @HK94 Жыл бұрын

    That thing looks grate, maybe cast some dummy rounds out of resin or 3d print few to go with that aswell. + Hope you guys could also show the painting process as well in future vidoes like this one, I would like see that...

  • @amandajones8841
    @amandajones884111 ай бұрын

    I've been waiting for "like a bought one" this whole series. Now we just need a "go you big red fire engine" and I'm happy

  • @danielkeel9265
    @danielkeel9265 Жыл бұрын

    Ah, Darryl, nice to see someone who crosses their zeros! Took me at least ten years to give that habit up. Still cross my sevens though. Two thumbs up!

  • @jamesgossens6853
    @jamesgossens6853 Жыл бұрын

    You see all these KZread channels of guys who fix cars - amateurs!! :) THESE GUYS build tanks by hand. Frikkin awesome.

  • @huwtindall7096
    @huwtindall7096 Жыл бұрын

    It's hard to pick favourites but Daryl is right up there!

  • @nigelbostock4270

    @nigelbostock4270

    Жыл бұрын

    I need to get a pair of those PPE Safety shorts !

  • @philipcullen4300
    @philipcullen4300 Жыл бұрын

    I did not blink, fantastic amout of care put into the ammo case, and having your work filmed! Great job Darrell

  • @neilfairless4589
    @neilfairless4589 Жыл бұрын

    If thats what Daryl can do with metal, imagine what he can do with wood. Beautiful work fella.

  • @vicnoel45662
    @vicnoel45662 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I love rolling out of bed on Wednesday mornings, brewing a cup of coffee and heading into the shop with you fellas!

  • @paulsilva3346
    @paulsilva3346 Жыл бұрын

    Talk of irony I'm watching the imitation Tiger 131for sale video when I received the notification of this video. Good stuff, all.

  • @MrCrystalcranium
    @MrCrystalcranium Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work. I love how this team can sling around 3 inch thick slabs of steel and have the skills to restore a sheet metal cabinet to historic perfection. I love these workshop updates!

  • @Wom54Bat
    @Wom54Bat Жыл бұрын

    Workshop Wednesday makes my whole week!😊

  • @harpomarx7777
    @harpomarx7777 Жыл бұрын

    Darryl did a great job. Thanks for posting!

  • @kiwifruit27
    @kiwifruit27 Жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome, he did a great job 👏

  • @craigtanner6916
    @craigtanner6916 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for an amazing episode! This type of content just gives us a glimpse of the mountain of effort, time and skills required for this type of restoration. Restoring, repairing and fabricating is the heart and soul of restoration and I love watching every moment! Well done.

  • @allaboutboats

    @allaboutboats

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Craig! If you are the same Craig Tanner from Druid Hills Atlanta GA? Would like to catch up with you if possible! Jerry

  • @texascottonfarmer
    @texascottonfarmer Жыл бұрын

    👌👌👍👍 Well done! I wish I had some of Daryl's patience. Thanks for the video.

  • @timwerner7771
    @timwerner7771 Жыл бұрын

    I kept waiting for Daryl to get out his dolly-and-hammer o0n those bent edges!. Fun watching sheet metal being straightened, for some odd reason. Thanks D.!

  • @michaeltemple8333
    @michaeltemple8333 Жыл бұрын

    The amount of work that goes into these restorations is staggering. Kudos to everyone.

  • @bobbroadhurst1648
    @bobbroadhurst1648 Жыл бұрын

    With the variation, and satisfaction in a job like you fellas have got, it'd be good to get to work each day

  • @Rogster559
    @Rogster559 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely enjoy watching 5 episodes of the grant restoration each night the lot of you are bloody brilliant , Daryl must have a very tough hide to be welding in shorts like he does those migs send sparks in every direction, as soon as the grant is finished I’ll pick another restoration to follow plus whatever else you can give me , awesome , all the best from Tassie

  • @georgedistel1203
    @georgedistel1203 Жыл бұрын

    Nice metalworking skills . I realize you were going for authentic parts but I probably would have completely fabricated a new shell. But that's why you guys have the skills you do!

  • @OgdenTunkRR
    @OgdenTunkRR Жыл бұрын

    The fabrication videos always amaze me there is a video on KZread. I recently saw about the oldest Lee tank here in the states it’s located at a VFW hall in Delaware. Sure wish somebody would think about restoring it. This is my favorite tank of the second world war and I always feel it gets a bad rap. I also love the movie Sahara with Humphrey Bogart not only for the tank, but for the interaction of the soldiers thank you so much for restoring this one.

  • @TheSlugstoppa
    @TheSlugstoppa Жыл бұрын

    And that's the start to my 'Perfect Wednesday'.

  • @chriscampbell2327
    @chriscampbell2327 Жыл бұрын

    Sheet metal or heavy iron I love you guy working miracles to bring these tanks back to life!

  • @norsehall309
    @norsehall309 Жыл бұрын

    G'day Boys, this show is my favourite one on KZread and l love watching the process involved in bringing items back to life, cheers mates, Neil 🤠.

  • @phillipsprangiii3112
    @phillipsprangiii3112 Жыл бұрын

    Damn. Not bad for a chippy! A true renaissance Aussie, oi.

  • @davidlawrencebanks4610
    @davidlawrencebanks4610 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome something to be proud of! She is coming along nicely 👍

  • @AlisonFort
    @AlisonFort Жыл бұрын

    What a great job - sometimes the smaller bits are the most interesting!

  • @anthonycrook-rumsey6189
    @anthonycrook-rumsey6189 Жыл бұрын

    as an ex coach builder love watching the lads at work

  • @toweroftrollgaming
    @toweroftrollgaming Жыл бұрын

    Great work on bring back these old war machines to glory

  • @janpieterkraaijer7609
    @janpieterkraaijer7609 Жыл бұрын

    Compliments to Darryl!

  • @alexlanning712
    @alexlanning712 Жыл бұрын

    Thank heavens their are still restorative skills in a disposable world

  • @nathanroberts355
    @nathanroberts355 Жыл бұрын

    It be unreal and amazing to see this m3 grant tank in action at this year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023 and I be first one to ride on this tank at this year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023

  • @liamscanlan4578
    @liamscanlan4578 Жыл бұрын

    Terrific video. Absolutely loved it. Well done Darryl on your craftsmanship and patience.

  • @andrewsteele7663
    @andrewsteele7663 Жыл бұрын

    Workshop Wednesdays seem to take forever to get here and their over in minutes, thanks again for another brilliant episode, Cheers

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Жыл бұрын

    Obvious another great refurbishing project. It looks amazing. I had no idea what it was 'til you loaded a round in it... Thumbs Up...

  • @DavidDragonhammer
    @DavidDragonhammer Жыл бұрын

    of all the places on earth with armour museums,this is the best ,I have seen.

  • @frostedbutts4340

    @frostedbutts4340

    Жыл бұрын

    Bovington have a better collection. These guys have way better videos.

  • @keithgarland3404
    @keithgarland3404 Жыл бұрын

    Good job Darryl, turned out a job well done, I look forward to every workshop Wednesday, would love to work on those amazing machines, living the dream.

  • @KA-dx2kz
    @KA-dx2kz Жыл бұрын

    Great job on the hinges. Was surprised that it was possible to fix it, but I can't wait to see the further progress as it comes

  • @danmeehan1390
    @danmeehan1390 Жыл бұрын

    Great pleasure to see a pro at work

  • @motoxray
    @motoxray Жыл бұрын

    So satisfying to watch it all come together &, having done a bit of this sort of work myself, must give Daryl a lot of pleasure, I would imagine. Always great to see a skilled tradie at work, & the man has a terrific attitude too. In fact, the whole gang there seem cut from the same cloth. Thanks, guys.

  • @elricm13
    @elricm13 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @lukefriesenhahn8186
    @lukefriesenhahn8186 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing restoration. Any average person would have given up on that ammo box. Great job Darrell. 👍

  • @RobertEHunt-dv9sq
    @RobertEHunt-dv9sq Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic workmanship and craft. Thanks for posting. Reminds me of restoring my British sport cars. Lots of little tricks to bring these relics back to life. Cheers from Texas

  • @TheTomyossarian
    @TheTomyossarian Жыл бұрын

    The narration of these videos reminds me of that used in the Masters golf tournament. Makes me happy 😊

  • @patchmack4469
    @patchmack4469 Жыл бұрын

    lovely piece of work Darryl - very satisfying watching something old and rusty come back from the brink to serve again, and the same can be said for the ammo locker hehe

  • @James_T_Quirk
    @James_T_Quirk Жыл бұрын

    So being a Carpenter, Daryl could Turn-out Dummy Wood Rounds on a Lathe, Quickly, those skills could still be used in this Project ..

  • @Eisen_Jaeger

    @Eisen_Jaeger

    Жыл бұрын

    depends on what type of carpenter he is

  • @MrFreddie5150
    @MrFreddie5150 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a fun job to have. Great work on the ammo rack.:)

  • @AdamMann3D
    @AdamMann3D Жыл бұрын

    Dude how great was this. I don't weld or grind anything, but now I feel like I could or should. Love this channel.

  • @bradanderson1627
    @bradanderson1627 Жыл бұрын

    Hell of a job Darrel.👍👍👍

  • @johnlong7178
    @johnlong7178 Жыл бұрын

    It would be nice if you guys published detailed books on these machines that you are restoring. Guys like me that can only build models of these usually never get to see the real thing. Anyway awesome work as always, please keep it up and please work safely.

  • @maispao
    @maispao Жыл бұрын

    Never fails to enthral me. I wish I had the skills to do this type of work.

  • @ZAWADAL
    @ZAWADAL Жыл бұрын

    I love the music at the end of the movie. Great job guys, greetings from Poland

  • @yattaran1484
    @yattaran1484 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing restoration work as always. Can't imagine how hard it is to weld that thin hinge without welding whole thing together !.😱

  • @therish7169
    @therish7169 Жыл бұрын

    Not too shabby Daryl 👍

  • @matthewsmith6330
    @matthewsmith6330 Жыл бұрын

    love these resto videos, if I'm ever up that way I'll be dropping in mainly to see darryl

  • @diabolicalartificer
    @diabolicalartificer Жыл бұрын

    Nice to watch a craftsman at work. The video editing is getting a lot better too, with a nicer choice of music. most engineering vids have heavy rock as the soundtrack which is a lazy & cliched soundtrack choice. Kudos Kurt.

  • @SaperPl1
    @SaperPl1 Жыл бұрын

    Wednesday Grant tank fix back again! :)

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love these smaller fab jobs.

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 Жыл бұрын

    theres just something so satisfying about seeing some rusty broken old bit being resurected good as new. great work guys!

  • @johnboy384
    @johnboy384 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks AAM. Happy Wednesday. =)

  • @guillermoguida1644
    @guillermoguida1644 Жыл бұрын

    Son verdaderos artistas del metal. Están haciendo un trabajo maravilloso!!!

  • @stevepetersen7697
    @stevepetersen7697 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, Daryl!

  • @rudyyarbrough5122
    @rudyyarbrough5122 Жыл бұрын

    I have used an adjustable wrench many times to straighten metal edges but if you use two of them then you can get rid of the small opposite type bends without having to use so much hammering. Good job with that old rust stuff!

  • @nathanroberts355
    @nathanroberts355 Жыл бұрын

    It be unreal and amazing to see this m3 grant tank in action at this year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023

  • @stevenszczurko512
    @stevenszczurko512 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating as always. Great job, Darryl!

  • @buschi3530
    @buschi3530 Жыл бұрын

    Love your Work! Greetings from Germany (NRW)

  • @Bill53AD
    @Bill53AD Жыл бұрын

    Great work Daryl. This unit is coming along nicely. Keep these videos coming.

  • @dankorolyk5917
    @dankorolyk5917 Жыл бұрын

    Great workmanship and attention to detail

  • @peterhardy4517
    @peterhardy4517 Жыл бұрын

    Fabrication is addictive!

  • @akula9713
    @akula9713 Жыл бұрын

    For welding thin metal we used to use oxyacetylene brazing, much more control, and ease than arc welding.

  • @reganlittlewood
    @reganlittlewood Жыл бұрын

    Nice work Daz! Looking real good.

  • @bobbybates2614
    @bobbybates2614 Жыл бұрын

    This would be my ideal job restoring ww2 tanks

  • @jmc7034
    @jmc7034 Жыл бұрын

    I find it relaxing and fascinating watching these guys work.

  • @didiercombier6716
    @didiercombier6716 Жыл бұрын

    superb video they are all goldsmiths in their field thanks to them for restoring a part of our history to all.

  • @markwatters6875
    @markwatters6875 Жыл бұрын

    Top job Darrell 👍🇦🇺

  • @BrianWilliams-oy5rq
    @BrianWilliams-oy5rq Жыл бұрын

    Real craftsmen.

  • @craigmoore7521
    @craigmoore7521 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel. Glad to see updated material. Please keep making more!!

  • @skyraider8793
    @skyraider8793 Жыл бұрын

    All of you guys are so very talented, the best for you all.

  • @omcbob37
    @omcbob3711 ай бұрын

    Excellent piece of fabrication and restoration.

  • @roadweary5252
    @roadweary5252 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a fraction of his talent. Well done!

  • @alexandermccarthy
    @alexandermccarthy Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous result! Well done, Daryl!

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