Firing Up Our Wespe for the FIRST TIME — WWII German SPG Restoration

A massive milestone on our Wespe restoration — Daz, Jess and Steve fit the engine into the hull, connect the driveline, and attempt the very first start of this WWII German self-propelled gun. After all the fabrication, the custom drive coupling work, and countless workshop hours, it all comes down to this moment. The Wespe (German for "Wasp") was a self-propelled artillery piece built on the Panzer II chassis and armed with a 105mm leFH 18 howitzer, serving on every major front of the Second World War. 🎧 Русская озвучка доступна завтра! 🎧 Deutsche Tonspur ab morgen verfügbar! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Recap 02:03 – Accelerator Linkage 06:01 – Engine Mounts 07:24 – Fan Mount 08:47 – Engine In! 11:15 – Driveshaft Install 13:27 – Coupling 15:19 – Test Rig 16:16 – First Start! The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is home to the largest collection of armoured vehicles and artillery in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Cairns, North Queensland. We are dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of military vehicles from the 1800s to present day. Our collection includes over 220 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces from 15 countries. 🔧 Visit us: https://www.ausarmour.com 📱 Facebook:   / ausarmour   #Wespe #FirstStart #TankRestoration #GermanTank #WWII #MilitaryHistory