I could watch Al work for hours. He makes it look so easy. Hope his neck operation has been a success and we see him back in the workshop soon teaching the youngsters a thing or two :)

For the centenary of WW1, we at the South African National Museum of Military History in Johannesburg,  restored a 7.7cm Model 1896 N.a field gun, the same as this model.
I was the researcher / historian and my friend, Steve Tegner ,the restorer.
Many parts viewed are known well known to us. It was as if looking through old photographs, what memories,  a great thanks.
We did however not have the luxury of a wheelright, but manufactured ours from scratch.
Not to take anything away from your restoration, but during my research we came upon a more green grey paint colour than the grey used by you ?.
We have both since left the now called Ditsong National Museum of Military History.  I retired in 2022 after 39 years and now live in Sweden. Maybe Steve will post some images of our restoration.
Thanks for bringing back great memories

My grandfather's cousin Alfred Stanley Hodgson Doorey from Townsville was killed in action at Hamel on July 4th 1918 - possibly the same day that this piece was captured. See you in April 2025!

Wishing Al a speedy recovery from his surgery.  Hope to see him back when he is all healed up

Al's work is a thing of beauty ... to be admired!

The reason it's special is because it's homage to all those boys that gave their lives and Al has paid huge respect to their memory.

I will probably never get to the museum.  But I had the chance to pay my respects at the Australian Corps Memorial Park, Le Hamel.  🇦🇺 / 🇬🇧

An absolute joy to watch Al at work - old school craftsmanship! Real pride, real soul.

It’s an absolute pleasure watching a master craftsman do his thing.

Not just a gun, it's living history.

Al makes ARTWOK there!! A true master he is... Thanks Al !!

I'm an avid fan of the channel. Never miss a video or the shorts. It's always great to see the awesome craftsmanship and deep knowledge of the team. This episode however stands apart as a special treat, for Al is certainly a master and this type of talent is a privilege to watch.
Thanks to Ausarmor, Kurt and Al!

Thank you Kurt for the quality of your commentary accomanying the short documentary. Brief accurate and wonderfully free of hyperbole.

Al is a legend, that’s a credit to him and your museum, preserved for an eternity . How about those wheels, talk about a lost art, beautiful.

The skills on all the guys there is truly remarkable. I wish I had a tenth of their talent.

What an amazing restoration and history lesson. People forget that 1/3 of the male population of Australia fought in WWI and with all the amazing innovation That Australia has produced since those times imagine what we could have achieved had we not lost so many to the horror of war. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM.

What a great pleasure it is watching a master at work. Brilliant work Al!

🎉 Please interview Al and the others. It would be very interesting to hear about their backgrounds and what kind of work they live to do. 🎉 They are such skilled masters. 🚨

Hold Shite!! I might be a little late to your new editing, but you adding historical footage while narrating is absolutely game changing for this channel. This is a completely new category of restoration videos, and it makes you stand out from the rest. Not hating on the workshop content, but it's a breath of fresh air being taken out of the workshop and into the past to learn more about what's currently being worked on. Thanks Kurt! Keep up the good work man!

It was an honor to be witness to the craftsmanship and care put into those men's bravery and sacrifices symbolized in that captured gun. Those that have gave all can have their stories told to us around the world now for generations to come thanks to this piece.
The skill and thoughts put into those simple rivet replacements, as much care into the fill welds, reshaping, and it all dropping into place like it was born to... THAT is a Master at his craft in his natural environments. Truly, a privilege gentleman. Thank you for sharing and honoring those sacrifices.