WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Daryl Rebuilds the Wespe Cooling System (Kurt Gets in the Way)

This week on Workshop Wednesday, Daryl takes on the Wespe's cooling system — fitting internal bulkheads, the radiator fan, brake dust extraction pipes and the beautifully refurbished radiator. Kurt steps in front of the camera to lend a hand at the start, and it quickly becomes clear why he usually stays behind it. A fun and informative episode covering systems that rarely get screen time but are absolutely critical to keeping a WWII self-propelled gun running. 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. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro/Recap 02:03 – Installing the Bulkhead 05:43 – Installing the Radiator Fan 13:29 – Brake Dust Extractor 14:22 – How did this originally fit? 15:55 – Kurt accepts defeat 17:34 – New pipe, old pipe 24:10 – Installing the refurbished radiator 🎥 Videography and editing by Ella from AusArmour 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: https://www.facebook.com/ausarmour #WorkshopWednesday #Wespe #TankRestoration #GermanTank #WWII #MilitaryHistory