The original tank makers would be amazed at the techniques and tools employed in this reproduction then burst into raucous laughter at how complicated the production was..
there is no talent involved when you have no idea about actual metal crafts. he just lets the machines do the work and destroys stuff that did not needed to be destroyed... when it comes down to business without fancy machines he is clueless
I was a bit hasty when I said this was a "real restoration". It's good work, but not a "restoration", it's basically a "cloning" with all those new parts that were used. Can't really call this a restoration.
As a carpenter doing historic restorations it warms my heart to see people care this much about the small things that brought us to where we are now. Very happy to see you here again
What amazes me the most here is the trouble the original manufacturer went to, to produce this toy. This wasn't a cheap toy to make especially considering that there weren't any cnc machines in 1918. The fit and tolerance of the original parts were of high standard. A high end toy for the day.
It really is nuts when you think about it. Parts of the process were still probably done by hand. The only thing I can think of that would have been automatically machined would have been the gears, because at that point there were automatic gear mills. If you've never been to the American Precision Museum in Vermont, I highly recommend it
@@skyraider87 They did have mass production, it was pretty much the end of WW1 so a lot of companies that were set up for arms manufacture went back to making their original products but, unlike today, they didn't have injection molding plastic and cnc machines. Everything was either stamped or machined individually. There was a lot of manual labor involved in making this toy.
Let’s not forget the fact that the original toy was manufactured using basically none of the equipment that Chip was able to utilize. It’s so amazing to me how the craftsman of yesteryear were able to produce things like this. That aside, it’s also an amazing use of conventional machining and CNC technology in this video. Really cool and fun to watch.
As a software engineer and amateur maker, I'm just astounded and vastly impressed how they designed the entire thing without computers. I'm so used to tools like Fusion 360 and Lightburn that the idea of doing anything but my initial draft on paper is mind-boggling. I get that it can be done obviously (and have done small-scale projects without because it's quicker sometimes -- but that's normally in cases where extremely precise measurements aren't needed), but something like this is insane.
True. It looks new rather than vintage. I would have polished the exposed metal to a dull steel to make it look more dated, but this is his party, not ours, lol.
His job is impressive, I have no doubts about how qualified he's on restoration, but it's funny see that mostly parts were remade instead of "restored", still amazing job, keep the amazing job pal ;)
@@ChipChannelRestorationsthis guy is who America needs to be counting on for rebuilding the Golden Gate Bridge, I wouldn’t insult my countries people but we’d look pretty dumb to not get this guy building our buildings for the world instead :D
Титаническая работа проделана. Я ни разу не видел, чтобы человек прилагал столько усилий для реставрации такой маленькой игрушки. Вы задали всем ориентир, к которому нужно стремиться! Спасибо за видео!
Chip is baaaaaaack , super advanced, by far the most satisfying and cleanest restorations in the history of the internet 🤘🏼 you’re on another level and your cat too
OMG... I was curious how many parts could be used from such a beautiful box of rust. This work left me speechless. It is not just skills. It is patience what brings roses. A lot of patience! Definitely the most valuable MBT on any battlefield.
This is a masterwork of a restoration! The attention to detail and sheer amount of effort in every aspect shows what truly a labour of love it was! Excellent job!!!
When the world needed him most- he returned! This was a beautifully done restoration of this little tank- I'd love to have had something like that! In short, awesome job!
Ciao Chip. Was worth waiting so many months for your new video. 25 minutes of applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻and standing ovation. Believe me, THIS is , by far, the most long and complicated restoring video ever posted in this channel . I was amazed of how you decided to rebuilt 80% of the old components , thanks also to your incredible knowledge and skills , plus all the new machinery you can rely upon. You left me speechless . Well done. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very impressive. As a retired master machinist I appreciate the quality of work that you did, especially spinning the wheels. Almost a lost art to most people. Hats off and a salute to you sir as a true craftsman!!
Definitely the most impressive restoration (more like a rebuild) video I ever saw! Watched the full length in absolute awe of the patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail - this must have taken weeks to finish in real time, truly awesome!
Wow, Mr. Channel-I'm speechless (virtually sort of). You're a genius. It's halfway to a Swiss watch. This is a form of art. You are a curator, historian, and a resurrection god to this so-called toy. The spirits of those who made it, and who loved it are in awe. And so are we. Congratulations. Thank you for letting us watch.
Holy mother of restorations, Batman! I mean, none of your restorations are easy, but compared to this one, they seem like a walk in the park. Congratulations for this one, for your skills and patience. Also, I'm glad that you are back. :)
This is not a restoration this is a complete build. Difference is he is completely manufacturing those parts all over where if he was actually doing a restoration he would rework what he has. he is manufacturing instead of restoring
Thank you ThinkingBlonde22!!! I love how this one turned out! Thanks for watching! This one was a way larger project than I estimated. No more big projects for a while haha
@@josephmikulsky963 it caused the immersed part to shrink a very slightly, once driven it place and allowed to warm back up, it will return to original size and be locked in place very solidly. Its the opposite to when pieces are heated to make it easier to get them apart - heat causes a minute expansion.
Omg this is the best restorations I ever saw. Everything so perfect. The only thing I could say is that he put the sticker in front of the tank very bad. It was not in the middle and not horizontal 😅😅
So that’s why you were gone so long. Having new equipment delivered, setting up, testing and then doing a miraculous restoration which must’ve taken weeks and THEN editing and uploading to TH-cam. Epic work. So glad you’re back
You ain’t kidding; putty can’t hide every defect. That badass fabrication robot seems new equipment, and that unit alone must have cost him an emperor’s treasure room!
@@DrTheRich "Corrosion is the tendency of a metal to return to it's natural state". The damage was done by nature and time. Chip Channel didn't have a lot of choice but to replicate so many of the parts. Neil Young said it best, "Rust Nevers Sleeps".
@@danielerickson446 watch "my mechanics", that guy puts actual effort into restorations, for the love of the craft. This guy is just here for the TH-cam ad revenue, as seen by the fact that he copies "my mechanics" video style almost 1 to 1, and uses fancy machines wherever he can reduce actual effort. There are many parts he could have saved if he actually cared to do a proper restauration. This guy only cares about views. Of course he's fine to do whatever he wants. But it's not a restauration anymore nor a "rescue" as you say. A rebuild at best or a replica. He did have a choice, and choose the easy way out. Also I don't know where you got that first statement, because it's scientifically nonsense.
Welcome back young man! Seems like forever since I've seen anything from you...but you posted something new so onward!! Always enjoy your restorations! Take care, be safe and God bless!
Thank you soo much Jim Thompson!! It's been way too long for sure, this project took more than I honestly thought it was going to, hopefully the next one will be up in a month... ish haha Thanks soo much!
Ты серьёзно? Человек, который имеет в наличии такое количество инструмента и оборудования, а занимается откровенно какой то хернёй...Тем более как заявлено в ролике, что это реставрация антиквариата. То после такой "реставрации" данный экземпляр потерял хоть какую то ценность. Откуда вы такие только берётесь...
I feel like this toy would have been one of the most expensive toys in existence in 1918 as it is with all the crazy parts, and with all the work you put into restoring it, it's even more expensive today!
By far this has been my favorite restoration you have done. As a band instrument repair technician I understand what craftsmanship is about and how many hours and hours it takes to get there. Thank you for your dedication to making the past memories of playing with many of these toys. It’s too bad that most toys that our children play with today won’t be around in 50+ years. Please keep up the wonderful work and for bringing great memories to all of us kids both young and old.
I just watched this entire video start to finish on our other channel. I could not look away. I’m talking had to pee, dying of thirst, sleeping significant other knee popping up to block the TV… did. not. look. away. All I want to do is metalwork now for the rest of my life. This was incredible.
As you started remaking the parts I saw this as a Ship of Theseus situation. At what point does it stop being a Structo product and begin being a Chip Channel recreation? But having a working recreation that rivals the original is well worth it. I truly admire your skills.
Thanks soo much for watching Carmen Costa! And very true, at this point the majority of the tank was replaced, it's unfortunate it was in such rough condition. I would love to find an original tank in better condition.
You can tell this is a labor of love. What may have cost $10-$14 back when it was made, would probably cost someone $600 after the time and materials today!.....don't get me wrong, amazing work!
I just stumble upon your channel over the weekend, and holy hell, I am blown away!!! Your work and attention to detail is out of this world. Even my 5 year old daughter thinks you are amazing!
INTENSE and complex! I had no idea what you were doing with the wheels (I know nothing about this work or tools) and finally figured it out when I saw you smoothing the cut metal over the die to form the wheels. Truly inspiring!
Welcome Back! I've missed you and your wonderful restorations! This is without equal the most comprehensive, spectacular Restoration I have ever seen. Bar none. Your use of computer driven machinery, and arduous, painstaking handwork were and are exemplary! Watching the dis-assembly, I was stunned by how many parts and pieces there were! So much had to be fabricated!! I actually own an original Structo Tank identical to this one, and I sent you a video of it some time ago. The 3-Spring clockwork motor is strong as hell climbing over things!! Watch out, Kitty!! Congratulations on a masterpiece of restorative art. It is wonderful having you back!! Best, Stephen
Or grandpa's axe= This is my grandpa's axe. My dad replaced the wood handle when it rotted, I replaced the head when it rusted, but it's still grandpa's axe.
А вашего перфекциониста не покорёжило от того, что он тисками мнёт детали так , что потом их приходится перешлифовывать? Или что латунную втулку не умеет аккуратно снять с токарки убивая всю геометрию? Или что штангель циркуль появился только один раз остальное всё на глаз? Хреновый у вас перфекционист.
This seems to be the most intense and extensive restoration yet. Looks like you implemented some new tricks/tools along the way as well. I'm always amazed at your skill and the finished product. Excellent work, I've missed your bi-monthly videos, good to see you back in action.
I'm sure every kid that had this new was extremely happy with it, but your work is very impressive, and this tank never looked this good brand new! Awesome!
You tools and extensive knowledge of fabrication turned an impossible task into a work of art. This tank is beyond perfect and should be a point of pride for you for years to come. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. GOD Bless!
This is mesmerizing, amazing quality work. Would love in the future if you could add chapters to videos like this so I could go back and rewatch certain segments. Not complaining, though, I'll take your videos however they come.
Thats a great idea!! I've seen other videos do it, just not sure how they accomplish that, I'm going to look into it for sure! Thanks for watching Jonathan Douglas!
It’s quite astonishing how our ancestors built this toys, mass produced, without any modern lathes and laser machining tools. They must have been quite expensive … very well done, Sir! 👍👏
You are a genius. I can't believe how much skill and work went into restoring the tank. It was like watching a master clock maker at work. You have truly outdone yourself on this one.
@@KAB2525 Да , автор не на шутку разошёлся :)) Оборудование крутое появилось. Это из серии "- Он свой первый проект в гараже собрал". С таким оборудованием настоящий танк можно в гараже собрать. :))
This has to be one of your best restorations yet. The attention to detail, the superb engineering in recreating all those parts and the meticulous approach from start to finish. Simply outstanding. I was completely mesmerised by this restoration. Well done you.
I realized that this educational video doesn't show you how to create an aurora dome. I saw one of those things when I was in Cabrillo College during the mid-2000s.
You really love your hobby. You are so meticulous and precise at what you do. I can only imagine you, in another life, being a toy maker in a German village around the 1940s. All the children couldn't wait for their birthdays or Christmas to come around.
Hmmmm....Germany.....1940s. If thats what you think he'd be doing in 1940s Germany, You're looking at history through some EXTREMELY rose-tinted glasses! More likely he'd be making guns or bombs. I can't believe you wrote that and thought, "Yeah! 1940s German toymaker! Yeah!" 😂
Это уже не игрушка, а произведение искусства👍Но сколько материала, человекочасов и инструмента для этого было использовано! Поражает внимание к деталям и перфекционизм мастера!!
**I speak for everyone when I say, this was the best "restoration" build I have ever seen. You earned and set yourself apart from every Tom, Dick and Harry with a sandblaster here on TH-cam. No matter where you hail from, your hard work and tireless dedication is an American Dream come true. We all applaud you, Sir.**
I'm actually pretty proud of you, dude. That was a whole lot of manufacturing you had to do. I couldn't believe you just completely crafted the entire tread from scratch. And it wasn't just functional, it was beautiful. I guarantee it didn't look like that brand new.
I have no idea how many hours this restoration must have taken you to complete, but one thing I am sure of is that you sir are a master of what you do. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
That is dedication, patience and mostly attention to detail. You must enjoy the process and respect the previous workmanship process. Also brining back to life great items for a new lease on life.
Watching this video was time well spent! You have an impressive array of equipment and I enjoy watching how you can use different ways & means to accomplish the same restoration tasks. This restoration went beyond anything I've ever seen; well done! I'm so glad you're back!
WOW!!!!! That's incredible, thanks for sharing that amazing restoration. The time and effort/ skills involved was way beyond what I expected. Great job 👍
I love the reverence paid to these restorations. I understand that often he demonstrates fabrication that wasn't necessarily needed but is still AMAZING!
Your channel has the wow factor👍 This tank restoration is totally next level! Of course, your wonderful 🐈 meow, has the final say, purrrrrrfect! Keep up the excellent work!
Watching the full video made me realize just how much I'm still a child at heart and still love toys that inspire imagination for story and play. The mechanics of this are insane. But the joy could last forever.
As satisfying as these videos are to watch, I can only imagine the level of hard work, time, and effort put into making them. I also assume there is a huge amount of satisfaction on your part after a job extremely well done!
Absolutely incredible restoration Chip. Your attention to detail is out of this world. I love how you can make items with your cad machine, those tracks are sweet. This will last another 100 years. Great job, Thank you for sharing 😀
It's weird to think that some guy years ago was just doing his job, assembling a toy tank. Not knowing that one day it would be viewed by millions all over the world being restored. I sometimes hope that years from now my custom jobs get disassembled on TH-cam for all to see.
Это уже не реставрация, а воссоздание, что тоже хорошо. Но я немного чувствую себя обманутым и разочарован.😕 Потому что пришел смотреть именно реставрацию. Это отдельный вид удовольствия😊
Your restorations are amazing! The track looked like a piece of jewelry. And your equipment is unbelievable! Your channel is now my favorite. And your assistant (the cat) is adorable 😊
I enjoy these most because I have always personified inanimate objects. I imagine the experience of first manufacture, the long loving relationship of the first owner, years of play and adventure, followed by the quiet retirement and eventual neglect of growing up. The sad decay and expectation of death's slow decay interrupted by the unexpected discovery by this channel's owner. The fear and uncertainty of the refurbishment process… the confusion of so much activity, and then the Pride, shock, and gratitude of the rebirth. It is this unexpected blessing of a chance at a whole new life that I imagine I can see winking back at me from the gleaming surface of the final product. A silent but heartfelt gratitude that mirrors our own thankfulness for a childhood of love. 🥰🥰🥰
This is an extraordinary impressive restoration Chip! Especially the way in which and the care with which you take care of all parts. I don't know the original, but it seems to me that your restoration is more beautiful than the original ever was.
I've never done anything to this scale, but when taking stuff apart, take TONS of photos. Plus, he already has the video as a reference. Though photos are the important part, as well as organizing everything as well as you can.
Your machinery is impressive, but i think that is not a restoration, you have nearly built a whole replica of that 1918 toy, man...Anyway, wellcome back, we have missed a lot your amazing videos!
My thoughts too. I don't think he knows the definition of the word restoration. This is a remake. At least it's not another fake restoration! Those channels are becoming an epidemic. He has skills, but this is not a restoration.
The original tank makers would be amazed at the techniques and tools employed in this reproduction then burst into raucous laughter at how complicated the production was..
Not a restoration but full-fledged production. He's got the tools, and he's got the talent.
there is no talent involved when you have no idea about actual metal crafts. he just lets the machines do the work and destroys stuff that did not needed to be destroyed... when it comes down to business without fancy machines he is clueless
Y la paciencia. Y el tiempo.
About the talent, I agree👍
I was a bit hasty when I said this was a "real restoration". It's good work, but not a "restoration", it's basically a "cloning" with all those new parts that were used. Can't really call this a restoration.
Y el dinero. No olvides el dinero, @@samuelcruz9258.
For the last couple of weeks, my son and I have been religiously watching your restorations. And i just wanted to thank you for all the nostalgia.
As a carpenter doing historic restorations it warms my heart to see people care this much about the small things that brought us to where we are now. Very happy to see you here again
What amazes me the most here is the trouble the original manufacturer went to, to produce this toy. This wasn't a cheap toy to make especially considering that there weren't any cnc machines in 1918. The fit and tolerance of the original parts were of high standard. A high end toy for the day.
It really is nuts when you think about it. Parts of the process were still probably done by hand. The only thing I can think of that would have been automatically machined would have been the gears, because at that point there were automatic gear mills. If you've never been to the American Precision Museum in Vermont, I highly recommend it
@@skyraider87 They did have mass production, it was pretty much the end of WW1 so a lot of companies that were set up for arms manufacture went back to making their original products but, unlike today, they didn't have injection molding plastic and cnc machines. Everything was either stamped or machined individually. There was a lot of manual labor involved in making this toy.
And to think that these things sold for $6 back then!!! Holeee shit!
@@Bunnytoes666 That was probably close to a weeks wages then though.
@@trevorpom Oh for sure, I realize that - hell, when my dad started sheet metal in Calgary here back in 1971 he was only getting like $1.70 an hour!
Let’s not forget the fact that the original toy was manufactured using basically none of the equipment that Chip was able to utilize. It’s so amazing to me how the craftsman of yesteryear were able to produce things like this. That aside, it’s also an amazing use of conventional machining and CNC technology in this video. Really cool and fun to watch.
As a software engineer and amateur maker, I'm just astounded and vastly impressed how they designed the entire thing without computers. I'm so used to tools like Fusion 360 and Lightburn that the idea of doing anything but my initial draft on paper is mind-boggling. I get that it can be done obviously (and have done small-scale projects without because it's quicker sometimes -- but that's normally in cases where extremely precise measurements aren't needed), but something like this is insane.
That was more of a remanufacture than a restoration, incredible amount of work. Very nicely done.
Ship of Theseus 😁
True. It looks new rather than vintage. I would have polished the exposed metal to a dull steel to make it look more dated, but this is his party, not ours, lol.
I would call it a 'clone'.
His job is impressive, I have no doubts about how qualified he's on restoration, but it's funny see that mostly parts were remade instead of "restored", still amazing job, keep the amazing job pal ;)
Это не реставрация , а изготовление копии.Оригинал утерян безвозвратно .
By far the most impressive restoration from you Chip. Your patience is truly amazing, and appreciated.
Thank you soo much John Williams!! This one truly tested me and beat me on the clock springs, It was a ton of fun to finish up.
I agree 100% with you, Mr. John
AWSOME TRANSFORMATION. WHERE do you find these metal pieces?? Ps. Love the kitty
@@ChipChannelRestorationsthis guy is who America needs to be counting on for rebuilding the Golden Gate Bridge, I wouldn’t insult my countries people but we’d look pretty dumb to not get this guy building our buildings for the world instead :D
An engineer, chemist, IT tech and a steady hand… I’m jealous. Well done!
What amazes me most about videos like this is how they keep track of where everything goes so they can reassemble.
He does, after all, have a detailed video of how it came apart...
Exactly @@LarryRPark
Restoration videos aren't just about repairing things, they're a celebration of craftsmanship and preserving our history.🔧⛏️⚒️👍
Great Observation and Point!
Титаническая работа проделана. Я ни разу не видел, чтобы человек прилагал столько усилий для реставрации такой маленькой игрушки. Вы задали всем ориентир, к которому нужно стремиться! Спасибо за видео!
This has to be THE MOST IMPRESSIVE restoration you have ever done! Congratulations on all the hard work!
Thank you soo much Timothy Easley!! This one took forrrreeeevverr haha
@Chip Channel Restorations worth every second!
And his skill as well; I for one, would kill to see his workshop and equipment! (Maybe do a future video of a tour of said workshop?) 😃
Truly a Master of his Trade!
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Chip is baaaaaaack , super advanced, by far the most satisfying and cleanest restorations in the history of the internet 🤘🏼 you’re on another level and your cat too
I greatly appreciate that Humza Tebai!
OMG... I was curious how many parts could be used from such a beautiful box of rust. This work left me speechless. It is not just skills. It is patience what brings roses. A lot of patience!
Definitely the most valuable MBT on any battlefield.
This is a masterwork of a restoration! The attention to detail and sheer amount of effort in every aspect shows what truly a labour of love it was! Excellent job!!!
When the world needed him most- he returned!
This was a beautifully done restoration of this little tank- I'd love to have had something like that!
In short, awesome job!
Thank you Arthur Hucksake!!!
@Chip Channel Restorations You are most welcome, my friend- keep up the amazing work!
Maravillosa obra de Ingeniería Mecánica!!!!
Brillante resultado!!!!!
Mis saludos y respetos desde Asunción Paraguay 🇵🇾
Ciao Chip. Was worth waiting so many months for your new video. 25 minutes of applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻and standing ovation. Believe me, THIS is , by far, the most long and complicated restoring video ever posted in this channel . I was amazed of how you decided to rebuilt 80% of the old components , thanks also to your incredible knowledge and skills , plus all the new machinery you can rely upon. You left me speechless . Well done. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
THANK YOU SOO MUCH Luca P! I've been soo excited for the past few weeks leading up to the release of this video, I love sharing this with everyone!
Very impressive. As a retired master machinist I appreciate the quality of work that you did, especially spinning the wheels. Almost a lost art to most people. Hats off and a salute to you sir as a true craftsman!!
Definitely the most impressive restoration (more like a rebuild) video I ever saw! Watched the full length in absolute awe of the patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail - this must have taken weeks to finish in real time, truly awesome!
I'd guess months to complete.
Pretty much a remanufactured copy. Would love to have that shop.
@@stanleygoen3790it’s a restoration.
Wow, Mr. Channel-I'm speechless (virtually sort of). You're a genius. It's halfway to a Swiss watch.
This is a form of art. You are a curator, historian, and a resurrection god to this so-called toy. The spirits of those who made it, and who loved it are in awe. And so are we. Congratulations. Thank you for letting us watch.
Holy mother of restorations, Batman! I mean, none of your restorations are easy, but compared to this one, they seem like a walk in the park. Congratulations for this one, for your skills and patience. Also, I'm glad that you are back. :)
With all the new parts I would almost call this a reproduction! I love this channel
This is not a restoration this is a complete build. Difference is he is completely manufacturing those parts all over where if he was actually doing a restoration he would rework what he has. he is manufacturing instead of restoring
Unrelated to video but i love “Holy mother of restorations, batman!” Im saying that from now on
That's nicer than it was when new.It's a pleasure to see that someone still appreciates old toys and still has the skills to restore them.
You have gone "far and beyond" to rebirth this awesome tank.The amount of flawless fabrication on this is truly remarkable.Congrats
I'm so glad you are back! This tank turned out amazing!
Thank you ThinkingBlonde22!!! I love how this one turned out! Thanks for watching! This one was a way larger project than I estimated. No more big projects for a while haha
Is that dry ice you used with the alcohol? What does that do?
@@josephmikulsky963 it caused the immersed part to shrink a very slightly, once driven it place and allowed to warm back up, it will return to original size and be locked in place very solidly. Its the opposite to when pieces are heated to make it easier to get them apart - heat causes a minute expansion.
Omg this is the best restorations I ever saw. Everything so perfect. The only thing I could say is that he put the sticker in front of the tank very bad. It was not in the middle and not horizontal 😅😅
So that’s why you were gone so long. Having new equipment delivered, setting up, testing and then doing a miraculous restoration which must’ve taken weeks and THEN editing and uploading to TH-cam. Epic work. So glad you’re back
You ain’t kidding; putty can’t hide every defect. That badass fabrication robot seems new equipment, and that unit alone must have cost him an emperor’s treasure room!
@@chrismayer3919 certainly does. That particular model costs $68000 new
@@Chironseth1970 JEEZ! That’s the price of a nice-ass luxury car! 😲😳
He’ll hit a million subs in no time now.
You've taken the art of toy rescue to whole other level! That tank belongs in a Jewelry Store!
is destroying it and then making a 99% new clone actually a rescue? would you call it the same if done to your dog?
@@DrTheRich I would call this a replication with a near perfect attention to detail!😊
@@danielerickson446 while destroying the original
@@DrTheRich "Corrosion is the tendency of a metal to return to it's natural state". The damage was done by nature and time. Chip Channel didn't have a lot of choice but to replicate so many of the parts. Neil Young said it best, "Rust Nevers Sleeps".
@@danielerickson446 watch "my mechanics", that guy puts actual effort into restorations, for the love of the craft.
This guy is just here for the TH-cam ad revenue, as seen by the fact that he copies "my mechanics" video style almost 1 to 1, and uses fancy machines wherever he can reduce actual effort. There are many parts he could have saved if he actually cared to do a proper restauration. This guy only cares about views.
Of course he's fine to do whatever he wants. But it's not a restauration anymore nor a "rescue" as you say. A rebuild at best or a replica. He did have a choice, and choose the easy way out.
Also I don't know where you got that first statement, because it's scientifically nonsense.
機材、テクニック、根気全てにおいて素晴らしいです。
Welcome back young man! Seems like forever since I've seen anything from you...but you posted something new so onward!! Always enjoy your restorations! Take care, be safe and God bless!
Thank you soo much Jim Thompson!! It's been way too long for sure, this project took more than I honestly thought it was going to, hopefully the next one will be up in a month... ish haha Thanks soo much!
Снимаю шляпу, маэстро! Вот это уровень! Шикарная мастерская и золотые руки творят чудеса!
Ты серьёзно? Человек, который имеет в наличии такое количество инструмента и оборудования, а занимается откровенно какой то хернёй...Тем более как заявлено в ролике, что это реставрация антиквариата. То после такой "реставрации" данный экземпляр потерял хоть какую то ценность. Откуда вы такие только берётесь...
I feel like this toy would have been one of the most expensive toys in existence in 1918 as it is with all the crazy parts, and with all the work you put into restoring it, it's even more expensive today!
Glad you're back and glad you've taken your restorations to a whole new level.
Thank you yana1955!!! I appreciate the kind words! I love how this one turned out
Efekt końcowy to MISTRZOSTWO !, tylko bardziej został zbudowany od nowa niż odnowiony.
Mnóstwo roboty, szacun. Ale też mam wrażenie, że trochę wyszła replika z użyciem oryginalnych elementów - taka warszawska "starówka" :)
By far this has been my favorite restoration you have done. As a band instrument repair technician I understand what craftsmanship is about and how many hours and hours it takes to get there.
Thank you for your dedication to making the past memories of playing with many of these toys.
It’s too bad that most toys that our children play with today won’t be around in 50+ years.
Please keep up the wonderful work and for bringing great memories to all of us kids both young and old.
Without your sophisticated equipment and good old fashioned know how, such a complex restoration would be practically impossible. Superb job!
Finally he came back! Thanks for your existence!
Ha, thanks Carlos Silva!! I'm soo happy to be back too!
We are happy as well! Welcome back, sir. In the meanwhile we revisited your awesome remarkable restorations. Glad that you came back. Thanks.
@@ChipChannelRestorationswhat's happen with the channel?
Well said,always enjoy these videos
Damn amazing restoration. Glad you're back!
I just watched this entire video start to finish on our other channel. I could not look away. I’m talking had to pee, dying of thirst, sleeping significant other knee popping up to block the TV… did. not. look. away. All I want to do is metalwork now for the rest of my life. This was incredible.
I am 60 years old, my brother in law, was an engineer, an a president of a company. So I understand, you. Awesome tools you have.
As you started remaking the parts I saw this as a Ship of Theseus situation. At what point does it stop being a Structo product and begin being a Chip Channel recreation? But having a working recreation that rivals the original is well worth it. I truly admire your skills.
Thanks soo much for watching Carmen Costa! And very true, at this point the majority of the tank was replaced, it's unfortunate it was in such rough condition. I would love to find an original tank in better condition.
I came here to either upvote this comment or make it myself. Glad I'm not the only one.
You can tell this is a labor of love. What may have cost $10-$14 back when it was made, would probably cost someone $600 after the time and materials today!.....don't get me wrong, amazing work!
A beautiful example of vintage mecanical art. Totally zen now. 🙂 Superb craftmanship and a person with a vast amount of patience.
I just stumble upon your channel over the weekend, and holy hell, I am blown away!!! Your work and attention to detail is out of this world. Even my 5 year old daughter thinks you are amazing!
INTENSE and complex! I had no idea what you were doing with the wheels (I know nothing about this work or tools) and finally figured it out when I saw you smoothing the cut metal over the die to form the wheels. Truly inspiring!
Welcome Back! I've missed you and your wonderful restorations! This is without equal the most comprehensive, spectacular Restoration I have ever seen. Bar none. Your use of computer driven machinery, and arduous, painstaking handwork were and are exemplary! Watching the dis-assembly, I was stunned by how many parts and pieces there were! So much had to be fabricated!! I actually own an original Structo Tank identical to this one, and I sent you a video of it some time ago. The 3-Spring clockwork motor is strong as hell climbing over things!! Watch out, Kitty!! Congratulations on a masterpiece of restorative art. It is wonderful having you back!! Best, Stephen
Literally the tank of Theseus
Or grandpa's axe= This is my grandpa's axe. My dad replaced the wood handle when it rotted, I replaced the head when it rusted, but it's still grandpa's axe.
Смотрел не отрываясь. Великолепная работа, классные станки 👍👍👍
Мой внутренний перфекционист доволен 😊
А вашего перфекциониста не покорёжило от того, что он тисками мнёт детали так , что потом их приходится перешлифовывать? Или что латунную втулку не умеет аккуратно снять с токарки убивая всю геометрию? Или что штангель циркуль появился только один раз остальное всё на глаз? Хреновый у вас перфекционист.
@@Ka-sim какой есть - весь мой)) Да и вы бы не напрягались так уж😉
@@Abraxas23Многое мог простить, но криво приляпанная наклейка в конце добила.
@@Ka-sim ну да, это, конечно, не комильфо, это я заметил)
This seems to be the most intense and extensive restoration yet. Looks like you implemented some new tricks/tools along the way as well. I'm always amazed at your skill and the finished product. Excellent work, I've missed your bi-monthly videos, good to see you back in action.
Do you mean bi-monthly as in twice a month or once every two months
@@fbiagent626 Twice per month.
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I'm sure every kid that had this new was extremely happy with it, but your work is very impressive, and this tank never looked this good brand new! Awesome!
Я не ожидал такой реставрации!!! С удовольствием посмотрел! Спасибо тебе огромное!
You tools and extensive knowledge of fabrication turned an impossible task into a work of art. This tank is beyond perfect and should be a point of pride for you for years to come. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. GOD Bless!
This is mesmerizing, amazing quality work. Would love in the future if you could add chapters to videos like this so I could go back and rewatch certain segments. Not complaining, though, I'll take your videos however they come.
Thats a great idea!! I've seen other videos do it, just not sure how they accomplish that, I'm going to look into it for sure! Thanks for watching Jonathan Douglas!
It’s quite astonishing how our ancestors built this toys, mass produced, without any modern lathes and laser machining tools. They must have been quite expensive … very well done, Sir! 👍👏
Это не реставрация, это называется сделай по-новой. Но очень круто!!! Мастеру уважение!!!
Согласен. С таким оборудованием и материалами нужно только загрузить размеры в программу и нарезать с десяток моделей танков
Шолом,Славяне
You are a genius. I can't believe how much skill and work went into restoring the tank. It was like watching a master clock maker at work. You have truly outdone yourself on this one.
Again chip you are the master of your trade , you got your hands and your tools to fix old toys.
Это пока самая лучшая реставрация из всех что я видела. Автору большой РЕСПЕКТ. Видно, что работа проделана колоссальная!!!
это изготовление по большей части!
@@KAB2525 Да , автор не на шутку разошёлся :)) Оборудование крутое появилось. Это из серии "- Он свой первый проект в гараже собрал". С таким оборудованием настоящий танк можно в гараже собрать. :))
This has to be one of your best restorations yet. The attention to detail, the superb engineering in recreating all those parts and the meticulous approach from start to finish. Simply outstanding. I was completely mesmerised by this restoration. Well done you.
I realized that this educational video doesn't show you how to create an aurora dome. I saw one of those things when I was in Cabrillo College during the mid-2000s.
You really love your hobby. You are so meticulous and precise at what you do. I can only imagine you, in another life, being a toy maker in a German village around the 1940s. All the children couldn't wait for their birthdays or Christmas to come around.
Hmmmm....Germany.....1940s. If thats what you think he'd be doing in 1940s Germany, You're looking at history through some EXTREMELY rose-tinted glasses! More likely he'd be making guns or bombs. I can't believe you wrote that and thought, "Yeah! 1940s German toymaker! Yeah!" 😂
@@TheSoulCourier Try searching 1940s metal German toys, then get back to me,...Nimrod.
Это уже не игрушка, а произведение искусства👍Но сколько материала, человекочасов и инструмента для этого было использовано! Поражает внимание к деталям и перфекционизм мастера!!
Not many antique bits left !. But very impressive work
**I speak for everyone when I say, this was the best "restoration" build I have ever seen. You earned and set yourself apart from every Tom, Dick and Harry with a sandblaster here on TH-cam.
No matter where you hail from, your hard work and tireless dedication is an American Dream come true.
We all applaud you, Sir.**
You are the best channel I’ve ever seen, only one that does a complete restoration.The other ones should take notes. Amazing!!
Na początku tylko włączyłem zobaczyć parę minut ale wiem co będę wieczorem robił. Pełnometrażowy film 😁 po takim czasie trzeba obejrzeć na TV 😊
I am so blown away by your talent, expertise with this process! I’d pay to sit and watch you do this it’s simply brilliant.
You might learn a few things.
I'm actually pretty proud of you, dude. That was a whole lot of manufacturing you had to do. I couldn't believe you just completely crafted the entire tread from scratch. And it wasn't just functional, it was beautiful. I guarantee it didn't look like that brand new.
I have no idea how many hours this restoration must have taken you to complete, but one thing I am sure of is that you sir are a master of what you do. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
That is dedication, patience and mostly attention to detail. You must enjoy the process and respect the previous workmanship process. Also brining back to life great items for a new lease on life.
Watching this video was time well spent! You have an impressive array of equipment and I enjoy watching how you can use different ways & means to accomplish the same restoration tasks. This restoration went beyond anything I've ever seen; well done! I'm so glad you're back!
Yes definitely thank you very much 😊 ☺
WOW!!!!! That's incredible, thanks for sharing that amazing restoration. The time and effort/ skills involved was way beyond what I expected. Great job 👍
I love the reverence paid to these restorations. I understand that often he demonstrates fabrication that wasn't necessarily needed but is still AMAZING!
КАК всё воссоздано...😮 Колоссальнейшая работа. Терпение Мастера запредельное... Мастерство - ошеломляет....😮 это уже не игрушка, а Искусство 👍👍👍👍👍
Your channel has the wow factor👍
This tank restoration is totally next level!
Of course, your wonderful 🐈 meow, has the final say, purrrrrrfect!
Keep up the excellent work!
Watching the full video made me realize just how much I'm still a child at heart and still love toys that inspire imagination for story and play. The mechanics of this are insane. But the joy could last forever.
So glad to see you’re back. The time it took to do this and the patience and the skill is just amazing to watch. It turned out so awesome.
Brought life back to an over 100 year old antique toy, nice work.
It's been a bit, but man you really outdid yourself this time, that is one gorgeous restoration! Thank you.
As satisfying as these videos are to watch, I can only imagine the level of hard work, time, and effort put into making them. I also assume there is a huge amount of satisfaction on your part after a job extremely well done!
Pot 1 is definitely my favourite, I’m fairly new to bonsai and this pot would, without doubt be the star of my collection so far.
Absolutely incredible restoration Chip. Your attention to detail is out of this world. I love how you can make items with your cad machine, those tracks are sweet. This will last another 100 years. Great job, Thank you for sharing 😀
Your fabrication skills have increased tremendously, as have the capabilities of the machines in your shop. Very nice work!
It's weird to think that some guy years ago was just doing his job, assembling a toy tank. Not knowing that one day it would be viewed by millions all over the world being restored. I sometimes hope that years from now my custom jobs get disassembled on TH-cam for all to see.
Your tools, techniques, and determination are beyond staggering. Great job.
Это уже не реставрация, а воссоздание, что тоже хорошо. Но я немного чувствую себя обманутым и разочарован.😕 Потому что пришел смотреть именно реставрацию. Это отдельный вид удовольствия😊
You should be a Guest Exhibitor at an Antique Toy Convention.
Потрясающая работа!Вы дали этой игрушке вторую жизнь.Да и наблюдать за вашей работой было одно удовольствие.
Так то он тупо скопипиздил.
@@Ka-sim
Ты так сможешь???
Приятно смотреть на работу Мастера! Спасибо!
Making those tracks must've taken AGES. Respect.
Very impressive! I’d be interested in learning how many hours you had to put in for this piece. Looks amazing, great job and thank you so much.
Your restorations are amazing! The track looked like a piece of jewelry. And your equipment is unbelievable! Your channel is now my favorite. And your assistant (the cat) is adorable 😊
I enjoy these most because I have always personified inanimate objects.
I imagine the experience of first manufacture, the long loving relationship of the first owner, years of play and adventure, followed by the quiet retirement and eventual neglect of growing up.
The sad decay and expectation of death's slow decay interrupted by the unexpected discovery by this channel's owner.
The fear and uncertainty of the refurbishment process… the confusion of so much activity, and then the Pride, shock, and gratitude of the rebirth.
It is this unexpected blessing of a chance at a whole new life that I imagine I can see winking back at me from the gleaming surface of the final product. A silent but heartfelt gratitude that mirrors our own thankfulness for a childhood of love. 🥰🥰🥰
But, hey… maybe I’m a weirdo?! 🤓
This is an extraordinary impressive restoration Chip! Especially the way in which and the care with which you take care of all parts. I don't know the original, but it seems to me that your restoration is more beautiful than the original ever was.
I'd be scared that I'd forget how to put the toy back together. Chip does an amazing job (at least on the ones he puts here on his channel 😊)!
I've never done anything to this scale, but when taking stuff apart, take TONS of photos. Plus, he already has the video as a reference. Though photos are the important part, as well as organizing everything as well as you can.
It makes me think that way back when this toy was first made they didn’t have computers or laser cutters, but they still figured out how to make it!
Your machinery is impressive, but i think that is not a restoration, you have nearly built a whole replica of that 1918 toy, man...Anyway, wellcome back, we have missed a lot your amazing videos!
My thoughts too. I don't think he knows the definition of the word restoration. This is a remake. At least it's not another fake restoration! Those channels are becoming an epidemic. He has skills, but this is not a restoration.
Beautiful job, the amount of detail you did to bring this vintage toy back to life is astounding. ❤❤❤
I am impressed by your care, your intelligence and perfection. A true artist.
Holy ... that is an insane amount of work you put into restoring it.
I am very impressed. Hats off to you.
I am so addicted to your channel.
Edit: How in the world do you remember where everything goes? There are seemingly hundreds of little parts. Amazing!
He has it on video ;)