Farmer Phils Tank! - Episode 4 - The final push to get the chieftain main battle tank ready!

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  • čas přidán 3. 01. 2023
  • In this video we have the final push to get farmer pails chieftain main battle tank ready for the harborough at war show!
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Komentáře • 105

  • @TheGeezzer
    @TheGeezzer Před rokem +40

    Thank You for NOT playing music all over the sound of the tanks engine! You really UnderStand what its all about! 100/100

  • @kalliste23
    @kalliste23 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Back in about 1979/80 I stood on the engine deck of a Chieftain while it went over an off-road course. Oil or ATF or what have you was spraying out of the engine bay. Back in those days nobody bothered with health and safety.

  • @Jayneflakes
    @Jayneflakes Před rokem +12

    Hi Guys, as some one who grew up around these mighty machines, (my father was in the Royal Armoured Corps) it is wonderful to see and hear a Chieftain MBT on the move. I once saw a full parade of these tanks way back in the 80s when the Queen presented the Tank Regiments with new standards and the noise was amazing, which gave me a love of tanks that survives even to this day... which is no doubt odd for a fifty year old woman! Thank you for sharing your work on these machines, it is greatly appreciated.

    • @tonysmyth1767
      @tonysmyth1767 Před rokem +2

      I was on that parade, 2rtr had challenger 1 at the time, our colonel made a complete balls of our drive past as he went really slow at the start then booted it showing off, so a couple of wagons stalled and half of us went passed completely out of line!

  • @bobbroadhurst1648
    @bobbroadhurst1648 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a great show that was, plenty of action and different tanks, perfect fine day too, almost coulda done with a water cart to settle the dust

  • @nriqueog
    @nriqueog Před rokem +11

    THIS is the level of quality your vids were meant to be at. Lee should be in charge of ALL the videos from now on. Great job! Hopefully you get to a level where we can see a complete build in a series of videos. Like the ones the Australian Armor & Artillery Museum puts out.

  • @philhawley1219
    @philhawley1219 Před rokem +9

    Good to see Farmer Phil's old Chieftain up and running again. I remember the silly old bugger buying it in about 1998 and we all thought he had lost his marbles. Thanks must be given to Phil Harding for buying it and going to the trouble of getting it registered for the road. I think you and your mates have done a superb job of getting it up and running again. Bring ' er back to Shropshire and let us hear that engine rip!

  • @kalicom2937
    @kalicom2937 Před rokem +6

    Jesus I love the sound of a Chieftain. Unique. Absolutely unique.

    • @Slaktrax
      @Slaktrax Před rokem +1

      Supercharged 2-stroke diesel engine, developed from the Junkers Jumo 205D. Yeah the ''scream'' is unique.

    • @njkip
      @njkip Před rokem +3

      They used to build them near me in Leeds, I lived about 5 miles away when the wind was in the right direction I could hear them when the were testing them...

    • @patriciamaddison3396
      @patriciamaddison3396 Před rokem +1

      Yes I used to live less than a mile away from ROF Barnbow, Leeds. Used to regularly cycle to the test tracks and watch them. They used to build all the AVREs there. Sadly they closed the factory and transferred production to Vickers in Newcastle.

  • @johnmoruzzi7236
    @johnmoruzzi7236 Před rokem +6

    For those who dip in and out of the channel a "project review" video would be good to summarise the overall stories of the collections and rebuilds, it could round off a Playlist nicely and refer back to past episodes.

  • @johnnunn8688
    @johnnunn8688 Před rokem +6

    I need to see one painted in the BAOR Berlin Brigade urban camouflage, looks amazing. (And they won’t spot you going to the pubs in town 👍)

  • @johndrew3202
    @johndrew3202 Před rokem +3

    Lots of fun was had by all!!. Great to see them working out together. Background music is fine in the right place and volume, otherwise a very enjoyable video thanks Lee.

  • @jamesocker5235
    @jamesocker5235 Před rokem +1

    Given the current world situation you may have a shot at some early soviet armor after this is all over, channels like yours have shown a light on an important historical time that hopefully will inspire youth to work in reality fixing things rather than just playing video games. Thanks bunches

  • @tonyblack1964
    @tonyblack1964 Před rokem +2

    As a former Chieftain crewman (1RTR) it's great to see this old warrior restored and running. Don't expect the engine bay to stay that clean for long.

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem

      It should last awhile, a lot of the weak points have been addressed

  • @nicholasviney5975
    @nicholasviney5975 Před rokem +10

    Sorry to hear about you O ring problems, you can get ointment and lube from the chemist 🤣

  • @lesthiele4921
    @lesthiele4921 Před rokem +2

    Just what you need to take down the High St on a busy night, plus no parking issues, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

  • @mnotgninnep
    @mnotgninnep Před rokem +2

    Stop it. You’re going all professional on us with the editing. Seriously though, discounted tickets to the show would be amazing, especially as we’re only in Leicestershire.

  • @philglover2973
    @philglover2973 Před rokem

    Thanks lads for your time and consideration top job top team awesome 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍

  • @mitchmitchell515
    @mitchmitchell515 Před rokem +2

    Never new Ricky gervais was a tank commander in his spare time .great vid cheers guys.

  • @markbrown4442
    @markbrown4442 Před rokem

    Awesome work,chaps. Great content

  • @roberthiggins6401
    @roberthiggins6401 Před rokem +1

    What a machine! Sounds bloody handsome and looks fantastic!

  • @box1444
    @box1444 Před rokem

    Outstanding, simply outstanding. Would love to see the three of them in an echelon right or left formation.

  • @markfinney4157
    @markfinney4157 Před rokem +8

    I'm enjoying the latest vids keep it up, lads and lassies. The humour is great too! When is the Harborough show in 2023?

  • @kharnthebetrayer1575
    @kharnthebetrayer1575 Před rokem

    Zombie apocalypse….. No Problem “I Own a Tank !!” !!

  • @lukehann303
    @lukehann303 Před rokem

    Definitely need more vids at shows

  • @SuperReasonable
    @SuperReasonable Před rokem +1

    I notice the gun stab system is not working on the Chieftain… It would look so much better to see that working.

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem

      Not safe to have it running with inexperienced people in the turret

  • @Woodn509
    @Woodn509 Před rokem +1

    definitely interested in Op Market Harborough, you should look up WAPG Wilts Steam and Vintage Rally, even if you on come down to film us......

  • @manxman8008
    @manxman8008 Před rokem

    you need radios lads!

  • @matttonks1591
    @matttonks1591 Před rokem

    Great day on the Saturday, a good ol' no f@*ks given, climb all over the kit experience. Except when that one lad decided to try and start Farmer Phils and the drivers hatch got shut fairly ricky tick! 😂 hope to make it again this year.

  • @davidrobinson6353
    @davidrobinson6353 Před rokem +1

    Nice tank

  • @patd5146
    @patd5146 Před rokem +10

    You can tell it's pro edited...too much music!! I'd rather listen to some over dubbed commentary than shite music! I can buy a radio for that...

  • @smudger797
    @smudger797 Před rokem

    🤠

  • @Centurion101B3C
    @Centurion101B3C Před rokem

    Hm, not to put too fine a point to it, but the main attraction and the clear star of this show was the Centurion.

  • @fastandcarcurious4768

    Loving your videos! Any chance of buying yourself some radio mics as some of the audio outside is really quiet and it’s a shame to miss those dulcet tones!!

  • @navnig
    @navnig Před rokem

    That Leyland multi-fuel engine was dreadful but I love the sound of it!

  • @CodySkidmorenh
    @CodySkidmorenh Před rokem +1

    FYI -- you didn't do such a bad job editing videos. I quite liked all the bantering.

  • @teamidris
    @teamidris Před rokem

    Easy to forget how dry it was :o

  • @ianatkinson8464
    @ianatkinson8464 Před rokem

    😎👍

  • @jayvernon2575
    @jayvernon2575 Před rokem

    definitely interested in some discounted tickets :P

  • @123shaunstodd
    @123shaunstodd Před 7 měsíci

    Need T shirts " we are Ted"...😅

  • @mrfishbulb7187
    @mrfishbulb7187 Před rokem

    Rat Look tank, I like it.

  • @montedaestrada3563
    @montedaestrada3563 Před rokem

    I lived near Market Harborough for 5 years, 10 years ago, and never knew there was a showground.. Were any of the Armourgeddon crew there?

  • @NUTTER8291
    @NUTTER8291 Před rokem +1

    Ahhh I remember that show like it was like ... only 6 months or so ago lol
    I also remember poor old farmer
    poor old girl popping , banging and farting .... didn't she break on top that car on the Saturday ?
    Suggestion on your next show put a gopro on the front as you crush the cars !!
    Reduced tickets HELL YEA !! .. but to be honest we're giung next year anyway !!
    Lastly we'll done Lee nice video there fella !!

  • @1chish
    @1chish Před rokem +3

    That was some effort getting those 3 tanks (2 x Chieftains and the BARV) to the show. Was the Centurion on the cars yours as well? That is some heavy engineering right there lads.

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem +3

      The centurion on the cars is mad max, if you look back through my videos you can see it being collected and worked on

    • @1chish
      @1chish Před rokem +3

      @@fittermat Then off I shall jolly well ferret ..... Got to say you lads get through a lot of hard graft. Crack on ...

  • @lkchild
    @lkchild Před rokem

    12:05 You can’t park that there sir, you’ll get towed.

  • @rogerjayraphael
    @rogerjayraphael Před rokem

    Matt can we see you guys on Harry's Farm & or Matt's Off-road Recovery ?

  • @formhubfar
    @formhubfar Před rokem +2

    2:44, strangest looking arc welder I ever seen, must be Chinese with all the rods trying to get the job done faster.

  • @ianparberry6601
    @ianparberry6601 Před 11 měsíci

    Where’s all the banter? I only watch this channel for the banter. While this video is indeed more professional than the usual, I may be unusual in that I prefer the usual. Warts and all.

  • @johnnunn8688
    @johnnunn8688 Před rokem

    That field looks very dry; it’s pissing down here.

  • @Slaktrax
    @Slaktrax Před rokem

    I've just subscribed but I haven't watched all your videos yet.
    Question: Have you fitted the exhaust expanson box which goes on top of the transmission (Weslake developed this, it gave an extra boost of 70hp to the L60 and was fitted to the Mark 5 and Mk 2' and 3's that were upgraded to mk 6.
    That Cent isn't British, where did it come from? Sweden?
    They have got Meteor Mk 4B available from 27 Command Workshop in Warminster.

  • @wiley3534
    @wiley3534 Před rokem +1

    interested in tickets if you can arrange anything.

  • @RichFlynn1
    @RichFlynn1 Před rokem

    Yes it is, went in 21, you didn't make, we didn't make it 22, here's to 23

  • @Jonathanbaker
    @Jonathanbaker Před rokem

    yes please on a ticket.
    to MH

  • @barcooter8248
    @barcooter8248 Před rokem

    50 years time someone will be commenting, 'can't believe they trashed that Clio, imagine what it would be worth now'

  • @lauriepocock3066
    @lauriepocock3066 Před rokem

    the Meteor is like a Merlin with a silencer So why is a centurion so much louder than a spitfire

  • @benniehazelwood9276
    @benniehazelwood9276 Před rokem

    I share like to have one but can't drive it on the road here in the US no rubber on the tracks

  • @stuartlew1229
    @stuartlew1229 Před rokem

    when is the next show??

  • @tompas11A3n52KkX
    @tompas11A3n52KkX Před rokem +1

    So i was wondering. When are you going to Ukraine with your battle tanks and your equipment?

  • @simonh317
    @simonh317 Před rokem

    Looks like it`ll do very well against T62`s in Ukraine ;)

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem

      A live one would give a fair account of itself still

  • @ralphwatt8752
    @ralphwatt8752 Před rokem

    Would been intresting to to.see how Trudeau would reacted if the Tankers turned up in support of the Truckers ! Hypothetical Question?

  • @darrenharvey6084
    @darrenharvey6084 Před rokem

    how does that centurion have another hatch next to the drivers hatch ?

    • @PieAndChips
      @PieAndChips Před 8 měsíci

      It's a former 105mm AVRE,. The AVRE did have a second hatch which i believe was a co-drivers hatch

  • @grahamwallis6568
    @grahamwallis6568 Před rokem

    I like the style and quality of your videos best Mat, they seem more real somehow, this one felt a bit too "American youtube" for my liking

  • @richardhunt1384
    @richardhunt1384 Před rokem

    Is this the one WD bought and then broke or have you two Chieftan Tanks painted Desert colours??

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem +1

      This is the one whistling diesel bought, but there's another chieftain in desert colours lurking at the yard as well

  • @Sledgie555
    @Sledgie555 Před rokem

    Why is that Centurion missing like a pig ? magneto dying ? bad carb ?

  • @gowdsake7103
    @gowdsake7103 Před rokem

    Just wonder why there are 2 channels with the same people

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem

      different videos on the different channels

  • @ipanzerschrecku4732
    @ipanzerschrecku4732 Před rokem

    Is Jack really Korean?

  • @LesNewell
    @LesNewell Před rokem +2

    I'm sorry but I'm not a fan of slow motion pan shots and music. I prefer it when you are holding the camera in one hand and taking the piss out of each other.

  • @rohanmills8509
    @rohanmills8509 Před rokem

    Who's is the other cheiftain ? (The green one)

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem +1

      It was one that we had for sale, now in a private collection

    • @rohanmills8509
      @rohanmills8509 Před rokem

      @@fittermat its a shame to see the tanks go but I'm glad that they're selling and hopefully being profitable. Honestly the best content on CZcams at the moment, when I found your and Joe's channel I went back and watched all your videos.

  • @punicwars2
    @punicwars2 Před rokem

    is it the original shit engine? or did u replaced it with some thing normal?

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem

      All the tanks in the video have the correct engines fitted

    • @punicwars2
      @punicwars2 Před rokem

      @@fittermat shame... cant say correct on a chieftain engine. it was bad by design...

  • @gc19901
    @gc19901 Před rokem

    5* camera work

  • @user-xi6hj4lq5h
    @user-xi6hj4lq5h Před rokem

    Make the Arabic language in the video
    فعل اللغة العربية في الفيديو

  • @philleeson7835
    @philleeson7835 Před rokem

    Not a fan of the pro editing,far prefer the raw editing that you guys do. It has better content with a more believable story line and feeling.

  • @WhatAMessIHaveMade
    @WhatAMessIHaveMade Před rokem

    5:41 I’m sorry but I lost interest after a few minutes. The video just lacks charm. Lots of close ups, annoying music and not funny at all. I liked the old style.

    • @fittermat
      @fittermat  Před rokem +1

      The old style will still be around for the majority of videos, but sometimes I’m too busy to film so the help then is massively appreciated

  • @chrisclarke3965
    @chrisclarke3965 Před rokem

    Was that "Lizzie" in the background? 13 ish minutes. Chieftain 01 EB 90

  • @giggitygiggitygoofg6069

    Have you started wearing make up looks like your wearing a bit of the old eye enhancers lol

  • @karlpredmore1096
    @karlpredmore1096 Před rokem +2

    There’s a couple of guys from Russia asking you if you want to sell some parts. Their junk is broken down