MATCHBOX Restoration 5b London Bus 1957
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2024
- I've done a couple of buses before but thought it was about time that I tackled this one that I have had for a few years now. This small, but not the smallest, Matchbox bus, is a cute as a button! - One thing about this little childs model is that it advertised 'Players' Cigarettes. How unusual does it seem today, that a childs toy would encourage cigarette smoking? - I hope you enjoy this episode as I went the extra mile and have included a 'Kevin the koala' skit and also a short extra end video that shows how I made Kevin's bus driver's hat.
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I think that Marty's A.S.S. should get worldwide recognition. We should have wall-to-wall Marty's A.S.S. spread all over the place. Magazines, walls, and even on double-decker bus advertising placards! Hooray for Marty's A.S.S.!
What?
Sunday morning, coffee and Marty's - perfection.
Yea, Kevins back !
I had one just like that! Mom made me give up my Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other car collection at somewhere around 16 years old. At least I was able to pick out my recipient!
I guess that collection was doomed from the start. Make if she had made me give the collection away, it would not have survived me being in the military and if left at home when I went to the military, Mom would have sold it bearing her garage sale days.
You have refurbished quite a few toys that were in that collection. Those videos bring me back to my childhood. Thank you very much for reviving the memories!
It’s never just about the restoration, you always have another story going on. Making Kevin a bus man’s hat… from scratch… dude, you rock!
Always loved the iconic red Double Decker British Buses
you do the most relaxing and comforting videos iv seen on You Tube,
Always a pleasure to watch your makeovers. Thanks for the additional hat making skills. Kevin looks grand in it🇺🇸
Kevin was definitely Puttin' on the Ritz!
An extra thumbs up for Kevin's hat!!!
nekminit, australia is inundated with deadly netherland spiders :D
great video. as usual Kevin steals the show... great!
He was rocking out, in his own little world. 😅
Have to say, Kevin's bus definitely was "Puttin on the Ritz." Off-road tires with custom bead locker rims! Kids these days, puttin' rims on everything!
Miss the old route masters the desk at the back where the conductor used to stand with pram storage behind them
A two pence fare as a youngster and jump on and off when you wanted. Either sit on the long bench seats downstairs or the back seat upstairs, which always seemed to have more room!
Great makeover Marty! Appreciate the shout-out, already had some messages 😂. There are more dutchies watching your channel.... Keep up the good work!
Got love Kevin!!!!
Nice work on the London Bus, I'm guessing Kevin didn't take any Bus Route Training when he'd got himself the job.
Marty, I am a US follower. This vid featured the “Players Please” cig advert. I knew it sounded familiar and after some looking, found a pic taken on a family trip to Ireland in 1969. This pic was taken in Dublin and shows a “Players Please” advert on top of a building.
The building was located at the corner of Abbey St. Lower and O’Connel St. Lower, two doors down from Mooney’s pub.
55 years later the pub is still there but the sign is gone. Go figure…. Thanks for the memories.
Hi Marty, Very nice makeover of a classic bus. As for your sticker issue, back when I worked for a local trucking company, they used a spray bottle that had a couple teaspoons of liquid soap then the bottle was filled with tap water. I've seen the recommend mixture listed as 5% soap, 95% water, but you might want to experiment with what works best for you. They spray the soap water mixture on the door, allowing them to position the sticker. Once they had the sticker in position, they'd squeegee out the soap water mixture with an old windshield wiper (windscreen wiper? ) allowing the sticker to adhere to the door. Great job Marty on Kevin's hat, I sure hope your wife wasn't looking forward to using that bag on her next trip to the local market? Cheers, Rich S.
Nice Makeover Marty. If you're on a septic system like I am, don't por the caustic soda down the sink/drain as it will kill the bacteria that breaks down the human waste matter. It is best to empty the used caustic soda bath water into a bucket. Clean and rinse the container you used in that bucket to clean it. Pour the water contents in that bucket over any weeds around the yard. I'm now experimenting with a $35 sandblaster kit from supercheap Auto with a homemade sandblasting cabinet. Cheers Michael
Thanks for the info!
Love the frequent uploads. Wonderful makeover .
I've just checked my little red No5 and it is 52 mm it also has smaller windows 7 on the top deck as opposed to 6 on yours.
Lovely job you did btw.
Axle Separation System.. LOL😂
Great job on the bus. Love the hat making time laps. Kevin looking dapper there.
What a treat for a Sunday morning. I get to watch a MMM and have a cup of coffee before our usual breakfast out and shopping. Thanks Marty
Therein lies the reason you and your channel are so successful - not only is your principle talent so amazing, you take the time and effort to enhance a video with intriguing effects and photography as well as a bit of humor - and you take your dedication far enough to make the necessary props (to wit Kevin's clever cap) that make those effects worthy of your style. Never could give you enough kudos for you production quality and standards......................
Thank you so much George! - That bought a tear to my eye! - I greatly appreciate your comment, it makes it all worth it, Marty.😀
The Axle Separation System gave me a good chuckle. When I replayed the film, I caught the "Toenail Clippings " storage. Marty, you are hilarious! And subtle.😂😂😂😂
Marty, any chance you could give us a look at your collection? You must have got a few that didn't need makeover! 🙃
I knew you would have had to jump from that moving bus with Kevin at the helm! 😁 KEVIN!!!!!!! Well, at least he's off the baking soda. Nasty habit that.
I do like these older models. I was seven years old when that bus was made. Memories. Good job on the resto. 😊
These models from the fifties have their own challenges versus your favourite golden years models, but you managed to overcome the hurdles. Of course Kevin is the star with his new driver hat. Brilliant as ever! ❤
Greetings from Nottingham, UK, home of Players cigarettes.
KEVIN!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Job well done. Entertaining as always and funny with Kevin being Kevin.🙂😀😃😄😂🤣
27:46 Kevin was pretty cooperative, trying on the hat😆😆
The ending gave me quite a laugh! Thanks for that.
❤ Kevin’s antics. Congrats on the video, love the way you put yourselves in the model!
Great makeover. It's always nice to have Kevin drop in.
I was, in fact, eating at the moment...
Beautiful work as always and that spray booth liner was a veritable cornucopia of headlines!
Instant delight. So glad life has eased up to give you time to restore.
Marty spray Windex under your stickers and you can move them around until the Windex dries. I put boat numbers on like this.
Thanks for the hat extra. I had just commented to the wife I was impressed you found a busman's hat to fit Kevin for the skit when of course you had made it from scratch. Well done.
I was glad to see you paint the interior of both pieces before you assembled it. I thought the other approach would have been a bit hokey, not up to typically 3M standards. Well done.
I love coming back to your channel to binge watch some makeovers on a relaxed Saturday.
Thank you!
Hi Marty, it was very nice to se you again so soon. And it is also nice to se that Kevin has got a new job. Very good video Marty I really like them.👍👍
Kevin’s days as a freeloader are hopefully at an end.
The Wallaby came to see the legendary rocking fountain.
I love Sundays and restorations with Marty
Heyy Marty... nice episode as always... your little clips of 🐨 always keep improving and i enjoy them very much. Keep up the good work and Greetings to You and the Family from Germany!
Thanks for putting the ritz on this bus, Kevin, and finishing the hat (Soundheim would be proud!) God bless you, Julie and your family. Have fun with your toys!
“Toe mail clippings” 😂
The greatest cigarette packet design I've ever seen was for a Korean brand called, I kid you not, THIS PLUS. It featured a starry sky, a ship's wheel, a whale, and the motto THE SEA HATES A COWARD. I'm not a fan of smoking or cigarette promotion in general (being a lifelong asthmatic will do that), but I make an exception for a package design as brilliantly weird as that. :)
Saludos buena restauración y me preguntaba por Kevin...pero esta muy bien como chofer de buses jajaja
Great work, as always. The painting of the front grille was a nice touch. Your bus adventure with Kevin was one of your best bits ever -- you had me laughing out loud the whole time. Really magical and funny.
Awesome as per usual. I agree with the other comment using windex. Works well. Try paint removal with oven cleaner as it won't harm the plastic. Super vidiography, love it! All the best from Canada. 😎
Beautiful restoration Marty ☕👋😎😎🎁🥐
The end segment was brilliant.
Great makeover as always!! Fun, informative, and Kevin’s antics!
Gnarliest hand on the internet! Let’s go. Love it
Enjoing your video again Marty, quite relaxing to listen and watch your new succelfull job👍👍👍
Beautiful! I was actually thinking you skipped the undercoat, and also that you could put clear on. So you have taught us well. I was hoping to see Kevin in the excavator makeover you did, so this was very satisfying.
This man makes miracles
Nice to see you keep your Toe Nail Clipplings Marty, just in case they come in Useful!!...😂😂😂😂
Nicely done as always. 👍
Another great video Marty! Love it when you post while I’m painting, give me such inspiration. Thanks again!
Nicely done ,that tamiya clear cote worked well ,great job on the hat .
Kevin’s new friend
Very cosy Workplace ❤
Those manly paws should not be afraid of a teeny weeny cobweb😅 So glad you're posting regularly again👍👍
A beautiful Restoration of the London Bus, I also have one.
Kevin will hopefully get you to your destination.
With all your followers you should have sponsors to help finance the hobby. I’ve purchased all sorts of items after seeing your videos. These are great fun. Thank you 🙏
always a great day when I see your upload. you are so talented.,
Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍
Lovely job Marty. Also, got to say Im impressed by your effort in making Kevin's hat. Lol!
Hallo and thanks from 🇿🇦
Nice to see you gave your hands and nails a little bit of care.
And nice work as ever of course !
It's always a good day when you can put the ASS to use! Thanks for another great video, Marty 😎
Bubblin' paintstripper, a kangaroo, what else do we need?
(Ans.: a mischievous peluche Koala, maybe).
Putting on the Ritz!!!
Another top notch restoration!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Great show has ever Marty keep them coming
lovely to catch this video so soon and always happy to see a new video from you!
Great video, Marty! Darn Kevin always letting you down!
Kevin's cap is pretty clever, nice work, Marty!
Hi Marty,
I'm a Lego nerd, so have to deal with loads of stickers - the trick is to float them into position.
Make up an eggcup or similar of water with just the tiniest amount of dishwashing detergent added to break the surface tension and give it a slight bit of slip - you can feel it when you rub your fingers together when they are wet with the solution. Use a cotton bud (or your finger tip) to dip in the solution and dab on where the sticker is meant to go. I usually give it a bit of a rub to dissolve any surface oils or contamination, just make sure the entire area is wetted.. Then peel the sticker off the backing (I use tweezers), dip the sticker in the solution, and place near enough where you want it - you don't have to be precise. With all that slippery water under the sticker it's easy to nudge it into whatever place you want it. Then use a cotton bud or piece of paper towel to wick away the excess water. Finally, when the water is gone and you're happy with the placement, press the sticker into place. You have to be careful when pressing, because there's still residual solution under the sticker, and you can still move it. If that happens, just use finger pressure to try and nudge it back where you want it. If it all turns to poo, use a hobby knife to lift a corner of the sticker, tweezers to lift it off (it's not firmly stuck for a few hours), and repeat the whole process.
It's a bit of a stuff-around, can take a minute or two per sticker, but the payoff is stickers placed exactly where you want them.
Another way to do it would be stick the majority of the sticker in some parchment/ baking paper, get in position and stick down the exposed side. Then peel away the parchment paper and stick the rest down. Vinyl crafters use it, very effective as shows u underneath but you don't have to commit sticking everything down till ur happy. Also saves getting things wet.
I'm thinking they cast the top somewhat splayed out and then put it around the base, jammed it into a vise lined with leather, and pressed the top together to close it around the pins.
Try few drops of dishwashing liquid in water. Wipe some of the liquid on the body of the model. Place the self adhesive stiicker in position, and you should be able to move it around. Sqeegee the sticker into position and leave couple of days to dry. This works with vinyl stickers, but I don't know if it would work on paper stickers. Cheers and thanks for the videos.
Hesi
It wouldn't work with paper stickers I'm afraid. The glue backing isn't sealing enough, and the paper will get soaked in spots and look terrible.
It took a pretty intricate mold, to die-cast this bus.
Nice makeover. Kevin’s hat was impressive!
Hi Marty, you old Mad Hatter! Great work on the Number 5. It looks very fresh.
Nice work love the bus ride Marty👍👍
Nice job. Fun video at the end.
Hallo Marty , ich musste etwas über deine vom Job gezeichneten Hände schmunzeln. Meine Hände sehen nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in einer LKW Werkstatt auch so aus. Bitte mach weiter mit deinen Matchbox Autos . Vielen Dank für die vielen Stunden Makeover . Frank from Germany
Once again you did an amazing job.
Glad to see your still at it Marty, about 5 years ago you inspired me to take up this hobby. Great restoration on that old bus.
Nice restoration 👍
Great 👍👍👍👍 restoration, like.
looks great!
Have yet to see a UA-camr who likes finding spiders. 😂
Thank you