Runflat Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Finding all those factory fresh armour sections is the biggest hurdle, a wreck such as that from Weald would give you many of the little bits and the running gear is sure to be available from the East. I would imagine the biggest issue would be gearbox and transmission. After so many years rebuilding his three Panthers, KW will have the best panther parts network on the planet. Using those sections to repair the Weald's "spare" Jagd would be worthy and mean the finished article has an historical provenance that you can buy into. Creating something new out of them would, to me, simply result in just a rich man's toy (cue the debate over the new factory lightweight e-type Jags, for example). As a reminder of what the wrecks looked like, see here: http://imgur.com/gallery/uCN10 Is that the twins in the photos? At least they'd know what's ahead of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looks a good show tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Is that the twins in the photos? At least they'd know what's ahead of them! That is because they worked at SdKfz (now Weald) Foundation previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Bergepanzer 38t? i guess there must be a lot of Hetzer parts lying around in the old workshop. I hope they spend more time in the future on the actual nuts and bolts , I mean the picking is fun but I need to see some welding torches, lathes, and mills going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruston Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Just a thought- first a toilet roll, second a bucket. Any bets next will be a spade ? Seriously, I would also prefer to see more hands on restoration and less flashing the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) That is because they worked at SdKfz (now Weald) Foundation previously. Indeed, the twins also restored Mike Gibb/Weald's JP. If you see what they started with and how it looks now, I'm sure the only limiting factor in this current project would be the availiability of funds, and more important, parts. I have no doubt the twins are more than capable of handling the technical issues. Edited September 4, 2015 by earlymb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Just a thought- first a toilet roll, second a bucket. Any bets next will be a spade ? LOL, someone will soon take it all out into a field and use it for an authentic WW2 crap. Seriously, I would also prefer to see more hands on restoration and less flashing the cash. any place we can post feedback on the show? I really like the show but would like to see something more in-depth than a fan-belt replacement :undecided:. Can you guys with FB accounts make some polite requests on his FB page? The other thing that struck me is how flip they are about launching rifle grenades at that van. They don't tell you how far way they are but they're not wearing any protective clothing , helmets, etc. Isn't there a possibility of a chunk of sheet-metal flying back and taking Hoos's head off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Does anyone on here have a working knowledge of the laws surrounding 'reactivating rifle grenades legally'?! The way that section was shot & the resulting explosions looked like pyrotechnics placed in & around the van to me. regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 All set up for the camera, totally false and to use a Germanic phrase in keeping with the show 'ersatz'. Also the actions of the firer after the discharge of the weapon .....infantile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 laughable pyro display but it makes for good telly for the masses and it's all about ratings so just take the show as a bit of fun and now and again it might have something interesting and relevant for the serious enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militant-nick Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Best bit of last nights by far was when one of the Twins had Bruce for wearing the tights he bought to fix the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 laughable pyro display but it makes for good telly for the masses and it's all about ratings so just take the show as a bit of fun and now and again it might have something interesting and relevant for the serious enthusiast. well said. I can just hear Bruce now fan of Show: do you guys really blow things up with vintage WW2 grenades Bruce: Oy,Don’t be a garden, we're jus Avin a bit of a Laff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 good show last night, anyone else watch it? $1000. for a broken toilet that Hitler might have shat in though?:laugh: At least there was a bit of grinding and welding to fix the 20mm AA trigger, but no further mention of the Jagdpanther or Bergenpanzer 38t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittingham warrior Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) A possible reason why Jagdpanther or Berge Hetzer were not mentioned, could be that the episodes are not shown in order they were filmed or a could be a hotch-potch events? For those that had nothing better to do last night the 'Australian Hetzer' appeared in a workshop shot. Which is odd as we all now know it is now in Australia and the only one there! Edited September 10, 2015 by Whittingham warrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruston Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Just a thought- first a toilet roll, second a bucket. Any bets next will be a spade ?Seriously, I would also prefer to see more hands on restoration and less flashing the cash. OK, so I'm not psychic. How was I to know Bruce was going all mod - con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 A possible reason why Jagdpanther or Berge Hetzer were not mentioned, could be that the episodes are not shown in order they were filmed or a could be a hotch-potch events? For those that had nothing better to do last night the 'Australian Hetzer' appeared in a workshop shot. Which is odd as we all now know it is now in Australia and the only one there! good catch, they must not be in chronological order. That's too bad, it would make more sense if they followed the proper timeline. It's probably tied to production budgets though, and those will only go up if the viewership does as well .I hope the show has a good following OK, so I'm not psychic. How was I to know Bruce was going all mod - con. well with KW sleeping in Herr Hitlers bed, it only stand to reason that he would need his toilet as well. How weird though, of all the places in the world that might have a toilet from Hitlers yacht, a body shop in podunk Pennsylvania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yesterday saw the episode (discovery channel) about the Hetzer. Some suspicious character taking photo's though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) you must bear in mind, when watching these programes. They are made for ENTERTAINMENT Purposes!... We ALL have some intimate knowledge of this & that. And can all nit pick at times! (I am defo in the Nit Picking Category when it comes to war films!) I have known Bruce for Many Years, & He is just like. How he comes over in the series, a Funny & Genuine character. DONT Believe all you see with reference to prices though!!!!....................:-X If it were not for a series like this, a LOT us Poorer Mortals wouldn't see hardly anything. Of the amazing bit's of kit still scattered around the world. Potentially up for grabs! I was immediately sceptical about one show that had Dave Hucklebridge in it! He sold Bruce a supposedly original Ex Whermacht Toilet roll! I attended a Militaria Fair this Sunday, which I do once a Month. Guess what a Chap bought whilst there?......... Yep, an EXACTLY the same Toilet roll!............One is very rare indeed, but another surfacing so quickly? I assume very soon, the market will be awash with Whermacht Bum Fodder!...........:cheesy: Anyone remember the 'Whermacht Thread', spools? The Alliuminium Luftwaffe Drinking cups, The SS Foot Salve in tubes, & a HOST of other fake items that appeared on the Market. & Litterally Flooded it!..............:undecided: Excellent ENTERTAINMENT Series, But whilst watching it. Temper it with Caution/ Scepticisiem!.......:red: Edited September 16, 2015 by ferretfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 only 4 episodes left, hopefully we will see some progress on the Jagpanther before season end, something more than a flat pile of armor plates anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyLaxdale Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Don't care what anyone thinks. I love this , really makes my Sunday night worthwhile. Would love to meet Bruce Hus and the twins as they come across as a friendly bunch. Hope they keep making the program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The Highlight of one of the episodes for Me. Was when Bruce was at Chatham Militaria Fair, looking at some commando Bergans. Did you see the Chestnut coloured dog with a green coat on with regimental badges? Well, that was MY Dog, 'General Sherman'!.......And I got to see my Right leg dressed in MTP Cammo, my claim to Fame! :cool2: He loves this Monthly fair would you believe? Why? I hear you ask. Because he is so well known there now. Most dealers have a few Biscuits waiting for him. When we 'Visit' each stall in turn!....:thanx: See you there next month. But Sherman asked Me to post. 'No Autographs Please'....................:angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draganm Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Don't care what anyone thinks. I love this , really makes my Sunday night worthwhile. same here, really like how they travel to a part of the world to collect something and then talk about the local history there and connection to WW2. Last episode's trip to Holland was especially poignant for me as my wife's family is Dutch and her grandfather died working under slave-labor conditions for the Nazi's. My 2 gripes about the show 1) 40 minutes is too short, takes me 30 minutes to get warmed up and then bam, it's over. a full 60 minute show would also leave more room for the technical/hands-on stuff they gloss over. 2) there's only 8 episodes :-( . I thought it was 10, which is a minimum, 12 would be ideal. Really bummed last week when it ended The Highlight of one of the episodes for Me. Was when Bruce was at Chatham Militaria Fair, looking at some commando Bergans........And I got to see my Right leg dressed in MTP Cammo, my claim to Fame! :cool2: your leg is famous, the rest of you now has to catch-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Well, As 'The Leg' is apparently now 'Famous'. This should now leave the film crew free with an excuse. To make even more episodes, so I can 'Come into the picture (a bit at a time!) ' & become 'Complete' then?.......:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Has anyone 'recorded' (or whatever it is nowadays) Episode 7 when they had the airborne drop canisters and the WW2 aircraft were on ? I would really like to get a copy in some format If someone has the means to do so. Happy to cover any costs obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Has anyone 'recorded' (or whatever it is nowadays) Episode 7 when they had the airborne drop canisters and the WW2 aircraft were on ?I would really like to get a copy in some format If someone has the means to do so. Happy to cover any costs obviously. Here you can find that episode online: And with help of this webpage you can save it to your computer: http://www.tubeoffline.com/download-DailyMotion-videos.php#.Vg53EZfdNGk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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