I'm so thankful for this video, my Centurion has been parked up for weeks and I've been twiddling switches ever since trying to get the ruddy thing working. Cheers Mr. Hewes 🤘
Ryan over at battleship new jersey museum and memorial gives regular maintenance tips for if you also own an Iowa class battleship like most of us do. Worth checking out.
@@denisohbrien I was really lost with my Iowa class battleship maintenance routine until Ryan from the Battleship New Jersey Museum sorted me out. Thanks, Ryan!
I remember driving a Cent ARV while serving with 77 AES Fitter Sect, 32 Armd Engr Regt. The drivers hatch opening was a tight fit for me. I likened the gear changing to disco dancing, between doubling the clutch, selecting the gear, AND pulling a steering tiller. All great fun until you missed a gear and had to stop and pull off in first gear with the vehicle commander shouting abuse through the headset. LOL Then there was the fun and games of fitting and setting up the christmas tree (gear linkages). Aaah the joys of being a tan mechanic.
Started life in the RE’s as an AVRE driver, for some reason we still had to do the gunnery course, 6 shots down the range at Lulworth, all missed the target, but I was told they were close enough for a pass, moved over to AVLB’s not long after that, the 2nd seat in the front was for the ‘Combat Engineer’, although they were never fully crewed and it was used as a place to store kit
Said it before, will say it again (stuck record time). These vids are always a laugh and always an education for us non heavy machinery 'Noddies'. Nice one!. 🙂🍺
I had a conversation a few years ago about a prototype Centurion at the Alvis factory in Coventry. It was towards the end of WW2 and young apprentice drove it in an area of the factory which had a wooden floor. It went through the floor into the basement below. It was too much hassle to get it back out so they just left it there and concreted it over. The site is now the Red Triangle retail park so maybe its still there. There is also apparently a unused war time hospital ward under there. Whether either or both are true who knows.
Talking about buried tanks, there's that old Tipner scrap yard in Portsmouth where reportedly the German E100 body MIGHT be. Here's a good video on it: th-cam.com/video/cdwpmAAJf_U/w-d-xo.html
I drove Centurion MK13 MBT at the R.A.C gunnery school Lulworh for 2 years while serving with 2RTR in the early 70s . Lovely wagon to drive once you get the hang of it. Stick changing was recommended off road, but you should never stick change on a public road unless you were a very experienced driver.
You need to get yourself a steam pressure washer for all those engine bays and blocks. It will cut the grease alot quicker. Even if it's used be better then cold water.
Love your videos. Came to your work via Fitter Matt. Have to say your videos have a quality and detail his didn't quite achieve. They are a great showcase for your work, the team and the fun you guys have. The start and operate videos are very interesting. Thanks for posting looking forward to seeing more updates
Accuracy improves once you have a spotter reporting where your rounds are dropping, happy days doing a bombardiers course at Limpton though being RN I would have been spotting for our ships 4.5’s and aircraft, Buccaneers & Sea Vixens the peak of technology back in the early 70’s
Fast becoming my fav channel ! Why ???? Tanks tanks and tank’s love love love it, my dad was a loader radio op in Conquerors he always talked about them with love . Rarer than hen teeth now so noo chance of you doing on of them, any road up( practising my northern accent for when the twats in charge up here get thier way and goo for independence) my pass port application is in !!!!!!😅keep up the good work lads
Amazing videos. I am hooked, been watching all of them !!!! When your driving the tanks around the yard the drivers hatch is open and your head is out for that amazing viability..... -Is there a 2 position seat for driving with the hatch open or closed? -Are there viewing windows for the driver to drive hatch closed? I assume that the view is greatly reduced if there are windows..... -Would they have ever had wing mirrors for the driver to aid with reversing, or did they just use people as you do to help direct the driver? Could you make some magnetic ones to stick on for manoeuvring about you yards helping to get everything lined up and parked straight? -Do the hatches lock from the inside to stop the enemy opening them if your inside ? (When at war!) Very impressed with the quality of your team for their work, their jokes, their banter and interesting hats and tee-shirts! Thanks for sharing all this fascinating stuff!
I hit a target as a gunner with that Tank in 1 kilomter with a deviation in 1 meter( the time to shoot was under 5 sec so had really no time to get the canon spot on target!
They had Centurions when I did my Military Service in Sweden, 1975-1976. Never got a chance to drive one, but I heard something about the gear changes. "Don't bother with the clutch" they said, "put your Left foot on the gear lever instead and pull the Left steering lever halfway". I guess it was to the point where the Left clutch disengage but before the steering brake on that side applies. Too bad I never got to try it myself. / B.
It wasnt reportedly a good gun it WAS good gun and yes it was accurate...for a demolition gun. It was so good it was still in service and used in the gulf war.
We used traditional "bracketing" methods which worked very effectively against static targets. That said, my gunner "Tabs" Rennie could hit a hard target at 1800m with his first round 9 times out of 10. Gunnery was a skill bordering on an art.
A good loader and gunner could have the third round in the air before the first shell hit the ground at max range, a sight to be seen to be sure and it was more accurate than you think 👍
From what I recall of reading the role of AVREs - though admittedly for Churchill AVREs in Normandy, the 'copilot' position as you describe was for a combat engineer who could dismount and rig bangalore torpedoes and whatnot. I know I've said it before but that Centurion engine bay is mint. Also you don't just want to paint over the corrosion, leaks, and previous layers of paint? Well, that's you disqualified from an engineering role in the Russian Army. Ted: "This crane/tank/SPH/toxicpuddleofoil has now been officially sniffed."
Your extra AVRE seat would probably be for a demolition person - they’d jump out and set charges etc when the AVRE had rolled up to something that was in the way, thus protecting them from getting shot running up to it, and the tank providing some cover while they were outside.
It’s supposedly a designated navigators position, but from speaking to a TROG vet who served and delivered them in West Germany, only ever saw them 3-4 man crewed and nobody ever used the 2nd front seat. Strange addition for sure.
Actually, this position was designed to be occupied by a co-driver (dozing was physically hard work and drivers would need to swap over for a break) he would also act as a spare bod for general crew tasks and would be 1st to be put out on guard duty etc., as he was usually the most junior on the AVRE. Not always available on exercises due to manpower limitations but the vehicles that deployed to the gulf went fully-crewed. As for being a "demolition man" or "navigator" I'm afraid this is just nonsense.
@@siras2 that’s interesting - thanks. There was an extra seat in the Churchill AVRE that was specifically for the demolitions chap, but then that stored a lot of engineering supplies internally - he actually sat on the fuses….
@@siras2 it’s designated navigators position on all official drawings so will stick to its official designation until someone more qualified comes along
Looks like a lot of room in there compared to the Bovington cut in half Centurion MBT. Is that anything to do with the different gun or just clever use of optics whilst filming? As for arrivals, another Chieftain, another Centurion but 2 Saracens in NI kit.
You're correct, the breach block is very short and crews visiting from Chieftains and Challengers were always amazed at how much space there was in the turret - a different story once the vehicle was fully "bombed up" for war though as the 30 x 165mm rounds were massive and were all stowed in (and under) the turret.
It would have been good to have a more detailed view of the interior, it looks like the 3 compartments , driver , co driver and gunner are isolated from each other , is this the case ?
Tos about time you got yourself some more WW2 shit, Sherman's, comets, valentines, God forbid s Churchill but still be cool to see one of those restored
@@peacockealot who cares he no doubt put some coin in mr hewes coffers and thats more content for us.. That said , dont dislike the guy but also dont watch his stuff.
It’s a super nice vehicle. And I wish I didn’t have to sell it, hopefully if TH-cam takes off for me things like that will be saved and taken to shows for all to enjoy
@@peacockealot yeah fair point I hadn't considered tbo, I figure this things going to be enough of an investment it won't get destroyed. But you never know :(
Greetings from Ukraine! Pack your equipment and come to us, the guys will show you not only how to drive, but also who and how to shoot, everything is adult-like, there will be serious content for your channel
I'm so thankful for this video, my Centurion has been parked up for weeks and I've been twiddling switches ever since trying to get the ruddy thing working. Cheers Mr. Hewes 🤘
Don’t mention it 🤣
@@MrHewes Wonder how many times WD is gonna have to rewatch this
Ryan over at battleship new jersey museum and memorial gives regular maintenance tips for if you also own an Iowa class battleship like most of us do. Worth checking out.
@@denisohbrien I was really lost with my Iowa class battleship maintenance routine until Ryan from the Battleship New Jersey Museum sorted me out. Thanks, Ryan!
Well you could see the other oil pump was still working! Love your whacky sense of humour. Stay safe. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 🛠👍😁🇦🇺🦘
I remember driving a Cent ARV while serving with 77 AES Fitter Sect, 32 Armd Engr Regt. The drivers hatch opening was a tight fit for me. I likened the gear changing to disco dancing, between doubling the clutch, selecting the gear, AND pulling a steering tiller. All great fun until you missed a gear and had to stop and pull off in first gear with the vehicle commander shouting abuse through the headset. LOL Then there was the fun and games of fitting and setting up the christmas tree (gear linkages). Aaah the joys of being a tan mechanic.
Keep these coming ….brilliant videos ….you should be on mainstream tv for sure.
Started life in the RE’s as an AVRE driver, for some reason we still had to do the gunnery course, 6 shots down the range at Lulworth, all missed the target, but I was told they were close enough for a pass, moved over to AVLB’s not long after that, the 2nd seat in the front was for the ‘Combat Engineer’, although they were never fully crewed and it was used as a place to store kit
I can never get enough of this stuff-- from USA
Well now I wanna come to the UK and drive a tank. Thanks for that!
Great tutorial! Now i can finally have some fun with my Centurion tank! Thanks!
This is how to make a video, good interesting content well filmed and presented, with no f-bombing anywhere. 👍
Awesome!!!! No one does detailed tours of the controls. Cool!
Thanks for the video and description on driving and operating said tanks 👍
Said it before, will say it again (stuck record time). These vids are always a laugh and always an education for us non heavy machinery 'Noddies'. Nice one!. 🙂🍺
Great to see the work you do thank you, keep the videos coming.
I had a conversation a few years ago about a prototype Centurion at the Alvis factory in Coventry. It was towards the end of WW2 and young apprentice drove it in an area of the factory which had a wooden floor. It went through the floor into the basement below. It was too much hassle to get it back out so they just left it there and concreted it over. The site is now the Red Triangle retail park so maybe its still there. There is also apparently a unused war time hospital ward under there. Whether either or both are true who knows.
Talking about buried tanks, there's that old Tipner scrap yard in Portsmouth where reportedly the German E100 body MIGHT be.
Here's a good video on it:
th-cam.com/video/cdwpmAAJf_U/w-d-xo.html
@@nriqueog cheers I'll look that up
you could probably try a ground penetrating radar to try and find it, a giant metal tank shouldn't be hard to spot
Always appreciate a Centurion video, many thanks for taking the time to film this and upload it.
I drove Centurion MK13 MBT at the R.A.C gunnery school Lulworh for 2 years while serving with 2RTR in the early 70s . Lovely wagon to drive once you get the hang of it. Stick changing was recommended off road, but you should never stick change on a public road unless you were a very experienced driver.
You need to get yourself a steam pressure washer for all those engine bays and blocks. It will cut the grease alot quicker. Even if it's used be better then cold water.
Love your videos. Came to your work via Fitter Matt. Have to say your videos have a quality and detail his didn't quite achieve. They are a great showcase for your work, the team and the fun you guys have. The start and operate videos are very interesting. Thanks for posting looking forward to seeing more updates
fook my dad would love this 4 yrs in the centurion
Accuracy improves once you have a spotter reporting where your rounds are dropping, happy days doing a bombardiers course at Limpton though being RN I would have been spotting for our ships 4.5’s and aircraft, Buccaneers & Sea Vixens the peak of technology back in the early 70’s
Fast becoming my fav channel ! Why ???? Tanks tanks and tank’s love love love it, my dad was a loader radio op in Conquerors he always talked about them with love . Rarer than hen teeth now so noo chance of you doing on of them, any road up( practising my northern accent for when the twats in charge up here get thier way and goo for independence) my pass port application is in !!!!!!😅keep up the good work lads
2 tanks dont know witch one and then 2 Fodens a man could dream of having so many
have a good video on that foden never seen one before
Amazing videos. I am hooked, been watching all of them !!!! When your driving the tanks around the yard the drivers hatch is open and your head is out for that amazing viability.....
-Is there a 2 position seat for driving with the hatch open or closed?
-Are there viewing windows for the driver to drive hatch closed? I assume that the view is greatly reduced if there are windows.....
-Would they have ever had wing mirrors for the driver to aid with reversing, or did they just use people as you do to help direct the driver? Could you make some magnetic ones to stick on for manoeuvring about you yards helping to get everything lined up and parked straight?
-Do the hatches lock from the inside to stop the enemy opening them if your inside ? (When at war!)
Very impressed with the quality of your team for their work, their jokes, their banter and interesting hats and tee-shirts!
Thanks for sharing all this fascinating stuff!
Absolutely love the content keep up the excellent work and can u do a toolbox tour please
Thanks! And I guess I could do one
@@MrHewes I’m on the tools on the light stuff but would love to have a go at the big stuff like u guys and would love to see the toolbox tour
I hit a target as a gunner with that Tank in 1 kilomter with a deviation in 1 meter( the time to shoot was under 5 sec so had really no time to get the canon spot on target!
Tanks for "how to" video.
Finally I can drive drive my tank to the nearest Mc Donald to make a asome video "does it fits the Mc drive?"
Seen plenty of these in Victoria Australia a farmer brought heaps from the ADF and still on his property. You can pay to drive them on the farm.
432, Scorpion, combine harvester, Concorde
Which tank would you reccomend for range? My mother in law lives about 2.6 km away.
They had Centurions when I did my Military Service in Sweden, 1975-1976. Never got a chance to drive one, but I heard something about the gear changes. "Don't bother with the clutch" they said, "put your Left foot on the gear lever instead and pull the Left steering lever halfway". I guess it was to the point where the Left clutch disengage but before the steering brake on that side applies. Too bad I never got to try it myself. / B.
realy hopeto see this running
Should be running soon
It wasnt reportedly a good gun it WAS good gun and yes it was accurate...for a demolition gun. It was so good it was still in service and used in the gulf war.
We used traditional "bracketing" methods which worked very effectively against static targets. That said, my gunner "Tabs" Rennie could hit a hard target at 1800m with his first round 9 times out of 10. Gunnery was a skill bordering on an art.
A good loader and gunner could have the third round in the air before the first shell hit the ground at max range, a sight to be seen to be sure and it was more accurate than you think 👍
I reckon you’ve got an Alvis Stalwart coming or Scorpion 2x 432s and a lorry.
The Foden sounds so good..
Edit: I bet one of the new arrivals is a Chieftain. You got those coming in and out like nothing.
We shall see
When I saw the blade hydraulic lever, I thought it might be a high - low box 🤣
From what I recall of reading the role of AVREs - though admittedly for Churchill AVREs in Normandy, the 'copilot' position as you describe was for a combat engineer who could dismount and rig bangalore torpedoes and whatnot.
I know I've said it before but that Centurion engine bay is mint.
Also you don't just want to paint over the corrosion, leaks, and previous layers of paint? Well, that's you disqualified from an engineering role in the Russian Army.
Ted: "This crane/tank/SPH/toxicpuddleofoil has now been officially sniffed."
Mk4 Female, BMP, Landy FC, T72. Good a guess as any :D
Your extra AVRE seat would probably be for a demolition person - they’d jump out and set charges etc when the AVRE had rolled up to something that was in the way, thus protecting them from getting shot running up to it, and the tank providing some cover while they were outside.
It’s supposedly a designated navigators position, but from speaking to a TROG vet who served and delivered them in West Germany, only ever saw them 3-4 man crewed and nobody ever used the 2nd front seat. Strange addition for sure.
Actually, this position was designed to be occupied by a co-driver (dozing was physically hard work and drivers would need to swap over for a break) he would also act as a spare bod for general crew tasks and would be 1st to be put out on guard duty etc., as he was usually the most junior on the AVRE. Not always available on exercises due to manpower limitations but the vehicles that deployed to the gulf went fully-crewed. As for being a "demolition man" or "navigator" I'm afraid this is just nonsense.
@@GP30277 the Crew Commander is the navigator. 😊
@@siras2 that’s interesting - thanks. There was an extra seat in the Churchill AVRE that was specifically for the demolitions chap, but then that stored a lot of engineering supplies internally - he actually sat on the fuses….
@@siras2 it’s designated navigators position on all official drawings so will stick to its official designation until someone more qualified comes along
keep em coming!
A armoured repair and recovery tank be nice 😊
M107, M110, Challenger 1, CRAARV.
These are what I’d like to see any of the new kit any of those? 😂😂
Well somrthing has happen since I was driver on the Centurion in 81-86?
Blue silicone hoses - racing hoses :)
wonder when you are going to get your hands on a Challenger 1 tank?
One day
Looks like a lot of room in there compared to the Bovington cut in half Centurion MBT. Is that anything to do with the different gun or just clever use of optics whilst filming? As for arrivals, another Chieftain, another Centurion but 2 Saracens in NI kit.
You're correct, the breach block is very short and crews visiting from Chieftains and Challengers were always amazed at how much space there was in the turret - a different story once the vehicle was fully "bombed up" for war though as the 30 x 165mm rounds were massive and were all stowed in (and under) the turret.
Do the blade hydraulics on th AVRE still work, or did the system follow the blade to the scrap bin.
The Foden deserves a nice paint job!
It’s on my to do list! She deserves a big birthday!
The 160mm gun was a demolition weapon. It had a history of being very successful in this role!
Tasty video as always
My guesses for the new arrivals: a Challenger 2, an FV603 Saracen APC, an M1A2 Abrams and a Leopard 2A7
man would love to do this as a job lol
I mean, all those bolts sticking down from the turret roof just scream, impalement.... :D
Love your videos, I'm guessing one is Russian one half track and something American that cost millions to make 😜
It would have been good to have a more detailed view of the interior, it looks like the 3 compartments , driver , co driver and gunner are isolated from each other , is this the case ?
Incoming Stolly 🤞🏻
whats the chance of visiting with my grandson
T-55?
Any type of vickers myb?
scorpion, bmp-1, jeep, ural...do i get a blue peter badge for getting any right?
Hi, what year is this model? Exactly? Thanks bye
oooooooh.... I like surprises.... I bet its another tow truck annnnddddd........... another chieftain ?
I would go for a BMP or an old saddam hussein T69 type II 🤪
Cheers to the longest serving tank in world history
Tos about time you got yourself some more WW2 shit, Sherman's, comets, valentines, God forbid s Churchill but still be cool to see one of those restored
this is like zip ties and bias plies. but with class.
Where’s the brown one going❓
Its not a main battle tank. Its an Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers.
Now tell them about reversing it!
Red top Cavalier
Red top Nova
Red top Mx5…
Another foden two more chieftains and jeep
You've found a mate for Diane Abbott?
You've actually found a scrap Challenger 1?
T-72 you bought from a Ukraine farmer?
Fv432 and or cvr(t)
leaks plugged with paint
Challenger 1? 🤔
I wish
@@MrHewes tanks a lot has one for sale
Is this called a Centurion AVRE
if yes this is the tank which is destroying World of Tanks Console . Xbox ps4
Yes it is!
It is indeed, bloody pain to be fair, it’s one shot me a number of times 🤣
4 vehicles? I'll guess "broken ".
1400 metres.......or 1.5km.......fumy in that turret was it😆
I think jack farted..
LIVLRG
oh well, I'll say it. I think Cody is a pr12k and I wish he wasn't having that Chieftain.
He’ll break it in 5 minutes after getting it!
@@peacockealot who cares he no doubt put some coin in mr hewes coffers and thats more content for us.. That said , dont dislike the guy but also dont watch his stuff.
It’s a super nice vehicle. And I wish I didn’t have to sell it, hopefully if TH-cam takes off for me things like that will be saved and taken to shows for all to enjoy
@@denisohbrien lots of people care. They don’t like seeing stuff destroyed for no reason.
@@peacockealot yeah fair point I hadn't considered tbo, I figure this things going to be enough of an investment it won't get destroyed. But you never know :(
Soooo we now how to start a Centurion and a Chieftain but Still no one there knows how to start a T34 🤣🤣🤣🤣 as well as us
Soon il show everyone
360p for me dude
Give it 15 mins only just uploaded sorry
No worries thanks pal :)
good job whistlinDiesel's tank is still in the UK or his ferrari could be it's first victim !!!!
Greetings from Ukraine! Pack your equipment and come to us, the guys will show you not only how to drive, but also who and how to shoot, everything is adult-like, there will be serious content for your channel
I bet it’s a Tiger tank 🙄
We was always told to start the GUE first