Good to see ‘Lieutenant Gruber’s little tank’ in it’s natural habitat 😁
@samleigh7817
Жыл бұрын
His little gun has fallen off!
@catlee8064
Жыл бұрын
Old scimitar cmdt here, this is great.......up until you get through to the other side and find everything you have stowed on the outside (bergans etc) has been "removed" by the trees.....and yes ive seen it done!!
@ReHerakhte
Жыл бұрын
As some others have pointed out, the T in CVR(T) stands for Tracked and not Tank. The companion vehicles, the Fox and Vixen, were designated CVR(W) for Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Wheeled)
@wakybee
Жыл бұрын
dog in one hand, tank controls in the other, dude. livin a freakin cool one
@mrbagins3774
Жыл бұрын
I’ve worked on these at either Alvis, Alvis Vickers, BAE Systems…and love them to bits. Designed all the comms kit installations in the early 2000’s great memories!
@pavlzachary6999
Жыл бұрын
Lovely, perhaps you can tell me how the cable routing to and from the CB2d is supposed to go on the Spartan?
@robinhadley
Жыл бұрын
Ever since I first saw them going into conflict in 82 as a 9 year old I knew if I ever had a tank it would be a Scorpion.
@davidevans6051
Ай бұрын
I did enjoy my CVRT Spartan back in the day, the German motorists learned how to use their headlight dip switch (rapidly) courtesy of the coaxial mounted search light on thr machine gun mount. It was great.
@simonwoodward438
Жыл бұрын
When we were kids in ghe 70's the local posh kid had Action Man Tank like this. We were about 8 years old and during battle with Action Men, I think mine was a sailor with a Sten Gun, we decided to make it more authentic with a banger and a bit of turps out of his Dad's shed. End result was a mound of melted plastic, a badly scorched lawn and a thick ear. Great video, I am learning so much from your knowledge.
@HorsleyLandy88
7 ай бұрын
I shot my action man with an air rifle, if you hit them on the joints the limbs fly off.
@simonwoodward438
7 ай бұрын
@@HorsleyLandy88 🤣
@outcastmotorsports7425
Жыл бұрын
I'm a US Army Vet and a track mechanic, i really enjoy your videos! Keep them coming!
@lancsladgaming7146
Жыл бұрын
what is it with all US vets have to tell everyone they are a vet. Noone asked if you are a veteran so why do you all seem to want to tell everybody?
@Haveyy
Жыл бұрын
@@lancsladgaming7146 not a good take mate
@outcastmotorsports7425
Жыл бұрын
@@lancsladgaming7146 dude really, no one in the US can work on our shit unless your 3rd shop or military. By what I said I'm just merely saying it's Awesome that someone is on this platform showing there knowledge of track vehicles. Next question, can you drive/operate, TC, or command any of the track vehicles in a combat situation? If so I stand corrected. I wasn't being a smart ass but you are
@outcastmotorsports7425
Жыл бұрын
@@lancsladgaming7146 man I would give anything to jump on a plane, go over, and work on all the stuff they got with them, share stories etc.... That was my dream until an injury cut my career in the military extremely short
@ggale2721
Жыл бұрын
Keep your replies coming mate, ignore the ones who are jealous of your service.
@A-world-of-My-Own
Жыл бұрын
Signs of a happy tank driver. Trees in the Teeth.
@kiwidonkeyk1656
Жыл бұрын
Greatest respect for returning with both wing mirrors still on.
@lucse_mensen
Жыл бұрын
“The CVRT is good for sneezing up to you in the woods” The CVTR in the woods: 0:22
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@piers995
Жыл бұрын
I love it. I work in public rights of way and I always used to joke with colleagues about how good it would be to have a Sherman bocage cutter to smash open footpaths and bridleways that are overgrown (or indeed deal with obstructions landowners have made in order to block rights of way because they have a foul strop on about something or other, lol.) I hope you use your tanks to keep your footpaths clear :-)
@FrontSideBus
Жыл бұрын
Greenlaning in a Scimitar would be awesome!
@KaitlynnUK
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a business opportunity, @MrHewes? :p
@andiross8898
4 ай бұрын
Was overtaken by a scimitar back in the 80s, whilst driving near lakenheath airbase, it was doing 55mile an hour on tarmac and didn't slow as it suddenly turned left and crashed straight through part of the thetford forest.very impressive.
@_Matsimus_
Жыл бұрын
I’m so damn jealous. I miss driving these
@chox2001
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do the mc Donald’s trip. I played this video through my car speakers, the whole car was shaking like I was there right next to it. Top stuff enjoyed that 👏👍
@davesworkshop2714
Жыл бұрын
Stick a mulcher on the front and it would be perfect for clearing scrub 👌
@1chish
Жыл бұрын
the Ukrainians absolutely love the 40 x CVRTs we have sent them. Great in softer terrain and can be in an out quicker than anything else. Keep the good work coming Mr Hewes ....
@eagle_and_the_dragon
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully they don't lose too many of them. Would be nice to get them back.
@zekezero12345
5 ай бұрын
I like that they've used Raleigh Grifter handlebar grips in the turret. 80s baby!
@slateslavens
Ай бұрын
As a former M113A1 driver/turret mechanic, I don't know about "tank" per se, but certainly a "Combat Vehicle Recon Tonka" toy. :D
@adrianwebb8908
Жыл бұрын
Salesman: “IT’S WHISPER QUIET!”
@michaelgillett5477
Жыл бұрын
Small tank all natural enjoy that almost put on in the garage instead of your car, enjoys it Michael
@alandmunk3h
Ай бұрын
Ted doing Tripple duty: Workshop manager, vehicle commander and lookout.
@etherealbolweevil6268
Жыл бұрын
Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) FV107 Scimitar, Close Reconnaissance (CR) or Formation Reconnaissance (FR). Various turret options, the Belgian, the Fox, and others known only to 'Gary' from Vickers. All depending on the fit / location of the DOM10 reel and the fire extinguisher bracket on the turret. IIRC the bins are slightly different. As also the commander's optics (pre BOWMAN / BGTI). Fox turret has the big gap between hull and turret which yours does not have. The Rarden and chain gun seem to be missing, also the Commander's optics. So tricky blighter to correctly identify.
@patchmack4469
Жыл бұрын
damn sure i have a sight or two laying round, awaiting shipment to some mad foreign country alas, damn shame we can't get these things relocated in to vehicles such as this the old Stormer is a bit of a puppy, i nearly forgot how different they were, was it fitted with a starstreak and another with minelaying equipment, boyz and their toys
@mozki1
Жыл бұрын
Scimitar was never fitted with a chain gun . That would be a Sabre ( one of the 130 or so ex Scorpion hulls, fitted with a Fox turret mounted on a raised turret ring and domed crew hatches)
@KaitlynnUK
Жыл бұрын
I live in Stoke-on-Trent (moving away soon, thank goodness), and our local newspaper (aka comic) often runs articles on Eddie taking his 'tank' to his local Petrol Station/McDonalds. For some reason whenever I read these I'm always reminded of Lieutenant Gruber from Allo Allo and his 'little tank' (which is actually a SdKfz. 222 armoured car). Shame you are not closer, would love to see you turn up there with a Chieftain :)
@Pad78vw
Ай бұрын
That ‘Sssshh’ was perfect, properly laughed out loud 😂
@davepearce6359
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this film, always very interesting to be shown the size differences. And the superb engine sounds. Ted has the best job in the world. 😊👍🏻
@dano4572
Ай бұрын
WHAT A GREAT DOG!!!!!
@marknewell7355
Жыл бұрын
The trees is fine what's not fine is the ones you don't see and will often try and make you never see again if your extra lucky you get a lip whip and a clack on teeth really sets you up for a awesome day/day's 👌
@markymark272
Жыл бұрын
Good to see the commander on the vehicle on the drive back...
@boris8787
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Universal Carrier as seen in the 1944 war movie set in the town of Chillingbourne. 🎥
@tommyfree4736
Жыл бұрын
Did my track license in a cvrt. Love the 7 forward and 7 backwards. Was ace going up the A1 at top speed and still getting over taken by trucks lol
@paulfowell5253
Жыл бұрын
I did the same at my EOD course RAF Wittering in the 80s. Passed my test through Stamford on market day then onto the A1. Regards.
@oml81mm
Жыл бұрын
CVR(T) The T in brackets stands for "tracked".Not "tank".
@martingardener90
Жыл бұрын
Yeah - wonder what he thinks the W in CVRW stands for?
@sebbrady8927
Жыл бұрын
Wanker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Think you might have missed the joke 😉
@martingardener90
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes Oh - I seeeee.
@johncrook7705
Жыл бұрын
That was fun. Hope the cold gets better
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Cheers darn thing!
@fraserfulton.1432
Жыл бұрын
One of our Spartans lost a track at high speed , turned it 180 then flipped it on its roof , commander was lucky to get down inside before it landed on roof . Driver had to be dug out after a load of soil went in through hatch opening.
@alanpearson7554
Жыл бұрын
Always used to give me the willies going at high speed in 03FF15, happy days!
@patchmack4469
Жыл бұрын
similar thing happened to a mate in the RAF Reg in Belize - rolled over into a small ravine and filled with water, everyone survived but wet their panties, found a track on the road, a following vehicle radioed for backup while the officer made the lads get the track off the road in case some hooligan tried to scrap it
@tonydewey3023
3 ай бұрын
Ted, a true gun dog
@JesusThineBeTheGlory
Жыл бұрын
“It disguised itself” 😂 With all your tanks you could start your own army!
@Gibbo919
Жыл бұрын
Very much enjoying these videos! Ted is still the star of the show.
@shadovanish7435
Жыл бұрын
Excellent to see the CRVT driving through the brush; looked like a lot of fun!
@charlescoby5741
Жыл бұрын
Cool i love all of your videos, great job 👍🏽
@Vile-Flesh
Жыл бұрын
That little recon vehicle looks fun to drive.
@akula9713
Жыл бұрын
The British army are planning to use the Boxer for reconnaissance 😂 its 37 tons and huge!
@stuartsmith9963
5 ай бұрын
Really enjoy ya videos. Keep it up fellas ❤
@luwkseam
Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this, Sir.
@MCMLXXXIV1984
Жыл бұрын
Joe, you are a damn busy man! Keep up the good work!
@AndreZA979
Жыл бұрын
Great toys!
@mopartshemi
Жыл бұрын
Hews neighbors "what the fk are you doing!!!" Hews "what does it look like im fkn weed wacking"
@davidrussell8689
Жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome seems so maneuverable. Great video.
@AscariGood
Жыл бұрын
Gotta be one of my favourite Tanks
@woody5109
4 ай бұрын
By far the coolest vehicle you’ve shown us, fantastic little unit. Great video as well.
@kite7214
Жыл бұрын
Happy Easter mate. Thanks for the show. 🙂
@samleigh7817
Жыл бұрын
Had the right tiller cylinder fail on my driving course, had to stop, hit reverse, and neutral turn left tiller to turn right! Lots of angry driver’s beeping their horns at the bloody learner. Also bloody gear linkage was missing a bolt and the previous driver had just bodged it up with 14 gauge, so gear changes were not smooth. Happy days in a Spartan.
@normangee3909
Жыл бұрын
I served on these vehicles in the late ' 70's and you would be amazed at what we actually did with them and where we took them. They were not "tanks". Just reconaissance vehicles, hence the name CVR(T) for Combat Vehicle Reconaissance (Tracked).
@burville100
Жыл бұрын
My question is....... Why aren't the Forestry commission issued with these? This brings back memories of my Action man adventures when I was a 'nipper'😁
@roderickmacgregor4867
Жыл бұрын
Was always jealous of my brother Rocks on CVRT Squadrons being on Rapier , loved the sound of the Jag engine , my mate sneaked me out in his Scorpion for a bash round the training area in Catterick which was a blast, but that engine on the stormer sounds lovely , here take my money take it take it
@Paul-xe8li
Жыл бұрын
Teds a brilliant tank commander enjoyed the video thankyou 🐕
@philglover2973
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks for your time and consideration 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
@haalstaag
Жыл бұрын
We used to turf ours up….looked cool as
@CaptainK007
Жыл бұрын
Tanker Ted, death or glory.
@LeBaboir
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting examination of CRV's. Thanks for posting. The Stormer is very cool!
@brettjones5041
Жыл бұрын
joyment plus lovr learning about thr British tank
@lesthiele4921
Жыл бұрын
With that noise you could not sneak up on the dead, take care and keep quiet in the woods, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍
@woods457
Жыл бұрын
Actually, i know its hard to believe but a good commander using the contours of the land, trees and building etc to mask his approach could get quite close. Many a time on exercise you could hear them coming from miles away but their noise would carry in the air so you would think they were coming from all directions and then suddenly they pop up and open fire with the chain gun (ours were Sabre's) or GPMG's for older Scimitar's..
@ForthviewDevelopments
Жыл бұрын
Worked for a subcontractor to both Perkins and Alvis back in the 90s making the odd small parts for these and the warrior AFVs but a lot of the stuff we did was for the saxon apcs
@smudger797
Жыл бұрын
🤠 I love this channel, well done. I was in The Life Guards for a long time and they use all sorts of tanky things. I was Mounted Squadron all my time so didnt have the chance to play with he big toys. The Cowboy at the beginning of comment represents The Piccadilly Cowboy which was our Regimental nickname. Keep iyt up I really look forward to your items. - Tim
@lisahigginbotham3975
Жыл бұрын
Teds a natural Tank Commander
@1701enter
Жыл бұрын
More, please!
@waynester71
Жыл бұрын
If you wanted to take these out on the road.. what sort of insurance cover would you need? “Hello, Admiral insurance” “Yes, I’d like a quote please” “What car is it sir?” “It’s a Chieftain tank” click brrr
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Cherished military vehicle insurance
@Viper-lu6ni
Жыл бұрын
That was great
@ekspatriat
Жыл бұрын
My C90 had heel and toe so I'll be able to drive that no sweat!!!!
@redsteadyon
Жыл бұрын
That was REALLY interesting, And Ted is ACE....
@jonost24
Жыл бұрын
Bloody hell, I thought I'd stumbled into Doggers UK - Military edition, for minute!!...........
@kennysteam1
8 ай бұрын
i like the way you look after Ted.
@itchy108
4 ай бұрын
Like sneaking through the Ardennes
@GHOOGLEMALE
8 ай бұрын
that sounds amazing
@carltennant9251
Ай бұрын
I was a scimitar gunner in my army days
@marcfournier823
Жыл бұрын
What would super cool would be a series on an ambulance apc or recovery version being converted into an overland camper or hunting RV.
@patchmack4469
Жыл бұрын
we just sold our Samaritan, was an ok runner for a while, gone to a new home where it can be looked after
@sathos
Жыл бұрын
The majority of any hunting done in the UK is for a place that makes a decent cup of tea 😂 You wont usually find us worrying about what makes a “hunting rv”
@stuartburgess6945
Жыл бұрын
Not only the periscope, but the 30mm is gone too😮😂
@harrysmith-km9bm
Жыл бұрын
Bless you
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@kevineast2079
Ай бұрын
Wow that is some stealth mode.
@richardjackson4908
11 ай бұрын
Thought it was a young David Bellamy for a second....... in the Undergwowf!
@richardwilmshurst9005
Жыл бұрын
Did my tracks licence in a CVR(T) as a jolly from the Blues and Royals in November 1992. The week Windsor Castle caught fire.
@Yokotukanoshi
6 ай бұрын
Scrolling back on through all the videos I havnt watched waiting for the next upload..
@dr.chrismort8448
7 ай бұрын
Nice video Joe
@ianb6595
Жыл бұрын
Small enough through the forest, brave enough in the Falklands
@mikeschillinger4427
8 ай бұрын
What a great way to be covered in insects. Lovely!
@yourmum3538
Жыл бұрын
Yer boi need more of this action
@helgan35
Жыл бұрын
I always loved how Simmy's have a sweet, innocent and gently startled look with those round Mini headlights whilst thrashing round through the bushes. God I miss that whiny engine 🙂 Awesome stuff as always, thank you so much for the maffis smile on me mush!
@markaston187
Жыл бұрын
Nice shot of the messier damper. Remember modding an entire CVR(T) regiments worth of vehicles in ‘92 prior to deploying to Bosnia. When those drill bits bit in the ally armour you went round with the drill. Great times, loved CVR(T) above all else and the J60 purred like a kitten
@johnhughes8016
6 ай бұрын
That would have been my lot in Herford, Germany.... BSqn, 9/12L had them fitted as a rush job, just before we sent the, to be loaded on the boat to go, along with the Cheshires WR’s.....
@aaronhajzyk
Жыл бұрын
Deffinetly hear it coming reconnaissance my arse
@NikolaiYlirotu
Жыл бұрын
This tank collects camouflage while driving. Convenient.
@heymofo1981
Жыл бұрын
one of the best tanks to drive
@Studio-gp4nk
Жыл бұрын
Swampy would be going radio rental 😂
@hussar01
Жыл бұрын
Not a Tank, Challenger is a tank the CVRT is a light armoured reonnaissance vehicle, I am ex Queens Own Hussars and ex Chieftain crewman/driver, love the videos keep up the good work
@SubtractZero
Жыл бұрын
*greta thunburg liked this video*
@BrumKid
Жыл бұрын
Mr Hewes a boy with his toys 😂👍
@christopherstagg2552
Жыл бұрын
Love the dig at Eddie hall 😂
@user-ci7ej6wc5n
5 ай бұрын
You're right they're so good at hiding on the battlefield that a Spartan AV ran into it!
@ianblewett3118
Жыл бұрын
Goggles. Great idea!
@markriley2733
Жыл бұрын
Love my time on Scimitars the perfect size recce vehicle No idea why they’ve brought in the monstrosity that is Ajax They could have made a modern CVRT size vehicle it would be been awesome
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