I love the fact that you take the time to primer, so you can get a smoother result. Many other channels don’t do this, and the final result shows the pitting flaws in their work.
I love the way that you only replace items that can’t be salvaged. It makes it a true restoration if you do that. I’ve never owned a Tonka, although I’ve seen them. But I can still see you treat them with respect as you restore them. Thank you.
These restorations always bring a genuine smile to the kid in me, I love how you powdercoat them instead of just using a spray can, you powdercoating them will make them last an eternity now! Thank You For This!
Yes! Especially since UA-cam vids invariably have some of the worst “music” ever blaring to the point I have to either turn off the sound or the video one.
Watching you work is so calming to me. I'm glad you don't add any music because I like the 'sound' of your work. To top it all off, seeing the toys of my childhood brought back to life is awesome. Your talent is perfection!
Yours and Chip Channel are, I think, the absolute two best restoration channels out there. Thorough, professional, never cutting corners, always using the best processes and tools etc. Always looking forward to your next vid. Keep 'em coming, please!
Love watching these videos! And about the insect: looks like the empty cocoon of a Sphinx moth or similar. Usually harmless to gardens and such. If you ever find a “live” one, you’ll notice it squirms and wiggles around to get away from your grip. Super creepy.
I can see why you chose to paint them together, that way all the pieces would be seamless and the little pins and such to match. The torch was a great idea to bring the plastics shine back!
The torch was cool... then the way he did the white on the tires! Totally rad.
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As a million other kids in the 70's that had Tonka toys this video brought back a million memories!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!! So cool...
The sandblasting has always been my favorite part of these videos. There is something incredibly calming about it. It just leaves me with the feeling that I wish I was the one doing it. :P
I eventually grew old enough to realize how LITTLE I know - now I learn something new every day - the way you painted the letters on the side of the tyres.....BRILLIANT!!!
Thanks for restoring my childhood, I had this as well as many of the other toys you have brought back to life. These were the best toys of all metal trucks, RV's semi tractor and trailer. What a gift you have bringing back memories and the toys that helped kids decide they wanted to be a trucker or heavy equipment operated. My new favorite channel to watch.
I had this exact truck as a kid and still do somewhere in my attic. Great job! The original color is a burnt orange, but it looks great in red and you have it looking good as new. I used to ride this thing down the hill in our back yard it was so sturdy.
I had one of these when I was young. Just gave it away to a thrift shop as we were cleaning up my mom and dad's estate. A very nice restoration that restored a lot of old memories for me. Thanks.
As a kid we had a lot of Tonka toys in metal...and never managed to break any of them. Watching the disassembly/repair shows how well they were made compared to the plastic toys of today.
eh, depends on the toy, when I was 5 my grandma got me this awesome radio controlled liner jet and to this day I can't believe that a toy like that could be made. It has lights, sounds, it tilts in the direction of every manuever and the controller works by tilting it like a real airplane yoke with a nice functional tilt indicator on the front. it has been my favourite toy for years, and even now I always keep some batteries around for it so my younger cousins and my nephew can play with it when they come over. in about 20 years of use not only not a single component broke in it which would be quite reasonable for such a complex toy, we didn't even manage to scratch the paint. besides that though, I was wondering, did tonka toys come this good out of the factory or is he fancying them up? I might've not been able to experience what it felt like to receive one for christmas as a child but honestly he makes them look so good that even as an adult I'd be far more thrilled than someone my age should be to get my hands on one:)
NPC they used to be made in Mound Minnesota now in China and not nearly as much metal on them now I have a small metal fab shop I E mailed Hasbro if they have a shortage I’d like to stamp out parts like the old ones they could have a retro re issue of that style we saw restored I bet they would sell well !
Already subscribed but I think one of the best things about this guy's videos is the calm and relaxing way he pulls parts apart. No herky jerky motions, taking a wheel off and tossing it to the side like so many other of the same ilk. Makes it very relaxing and perfect "end of the night material to watch".
I'll take one! Everything he does is perfect. 1) There's something satisfying about watching powder coat paint curing (I can't believe I just said that). 2) I liked the blow torch trick to fade out the scratches in the tires and the grille. 3) Pressing the tires into wet paint sprayed on cardboard was awesome. I would have probably spent hours painting each letter. This man is a genius.
My childhood Tonka would have spazzed out if it could see this! Awesome video once again! I liked the torch idea! Another beautiful restoration! Thanks for sharing!
12:10 that right there is a homemade tool that needs to be a real deal tool for people thats a ingenious way of bending stuff plus the way you painted the tires was incredible if somethings tall enough you can paint stuff like that
The "bug" you found was actually a cacoon. I used to find many of them in my backyard buried in the dirt. I think they bury themselves or hide themselves like that for protection, their cacoons aren't very strong and can be easily broken and mess up their transformation. I'm not quite sure what kind of bug it is though.
**Cocoon** you mean? Also, he probably knows it’s not a bug but the “case” from one. Also, this is not a cocoon, this is a pupa from a moth (most likely), a cocoon is made out of silk, what he showed on the video is from the naked stage of a moth or butterfly, like a chrysalis.
I've been enjoying watching these videos which has been a while. Interesting how he can restore these classic or vintage toys from my childhood & bring them back to life.
Dude, can i ask, all the things you have fixed and restored, do you have them all as part of your collection? If so, if it isn't too much too ask, could you maybe do a 1 minute video of all the old restored items you have right now so far? Great videos, i love them! :D
My Mechanics, he “Makes a new one” (i.e. mills new parts like screws and washers on a mini milling lathe) in every video. He takes this restoration stuff up to eleven, and a *lot* of restoration channels have been stepping their game up because of him.
Man, that sure brings back memories of playing in our giant old farm tire sandbox. It’s a shame so many kids miss out on the creative playtime that Tonka provided back then. Thanks for restoring these toys so beautifully.
So much powder coating, I'm over here making the Homer Simpson doughnut gurgle of pleasure noise, and the clear, high viability shots of the parts being sandblasted, instead having us peek through a grungy window, this is how a restoration channel is done, fellas.
Not to advertise another channel to take away from this one, but Odd Tinkering is another one of my favorites who specialize in metals & electronics restorations. rescue & restore & odd tinkering are my two favorites. Similar styles, different sorts of projects.
I love these videos, especially since I had most of these Tonka toys. I recently started playing your videos on a tablet for my 86 year old father. He suffered a stroke last year which has left him with limited speech and he needs help walking. He basically has a brain injury and will never be the same. He was a mechanical engineer and always just a hands on guy who could fix anything (skills that I did not inherit 🤦♂️🤷♂️). It brings me great joy to see the smile on his face as he touches the screen and intently watches your awesome videos. Even a non handy guy like me finds them very relaxing. Thanks for what you do 🙏👍
Many nice touches that set your work apart from & above others: primer, body work, painting the rivets! Little things that make the difference from good to great work! Many thanx for your entertainment, very enjoyable!
I am now back will stay here on this pleasant, relaxing side of youtube and away from social media and network tv. The current riots and political agendas and the world falling apart have given me enough fill for the next ten years.
This video is amazing. So many great ideas. The rivet clamp press (I was thinking of making something like that for myself. Certainly would have saved me the money I spent on an aircraft hand-squeeze, riveter), the hand made tube/ pipe bender, using the press to insert the hubs into the tires, and the torch to lightly melt and shine up the plastic. Brilliant.
I had one of those Tonka toys as a kid, and I don't recall the air brakes decal on the rear bumper. All my toys were from Tonka. Those were the great days to be a kid, when the toys were made of metal and lasted many years through all kinds of weather abuse, even being buried in the snow lol. Even had an old aerial ladder firetruck...wish I still had it as those things are worth some serious money to a collector.
Toys were so cool back in the day. So many neat accessories. It works the way an actual tow truck would work, not just a lame representation without many moving parts. Toys like this weren’t just plastic chintzy crap that breaks in a week, they were made to last and to work well. I wish I’d had toys like this as a kid.
"hey, look at this millenia-old toy that surely no one makes anymore ! some parts are seriously damaged, how will i ever fix them ?" - pops brand new parts fresh out from the factory. oh.
I’m curious. I’ve never seen you use any other kind of paint besides powder. Is powder based paint easier to use than spray or liquid, is it a quality thing or is powder paint cheaper or is it more of a personal preference? Also, nice to see you back. Hope your staying safe!
The powder is either plastic or polymer in a powder form, not actual paint. You attach an electrical wire to the item you're coating, powder sticks to the item using static electricity. It bakes on and becomes a smooth hard finish, much more durable than paint, and doesn't rust.
Liquid spray is easier to spray coz for powder you need a oven and electrostatic gun to cover an item but for the quality powder is much better due to its durability. Powder is quite costly. There are many types of finished in powder coat like matt, textured (wrinkled), semi gloss but he usually used the glossy type.
I love the fact that you take the time to primer, so you can get a smoother result. Many other channels don’t do this, and the final result shows the pitting flaws in their work.
THIS！！ Makes the end results silky smooth
I love the way that you only replace items that can’t be salvaged. It makes it a true restoration if you do that. I’ve never owned a Tonka, although I’ve seen them. But I can still see you treat them with respect as you restore them. Thank you.
Mate, you’re the Bob Ross of reconstruction, no nonsense, just some relaxing and soothing vibes!
Makes me want to go back in time to the 70s/80s and get my hands on some old-school metal toys! (I still miss my ‘78 Tonka ambulance) 🚑
Even the way you disassemble is often a work of art.
This man is our 6yr old dream dad
He's my 36yo dream dad
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He is my 27 yr old dream dad
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These restorations always bring a genuine smile to the kid in me, I love how you powdercoat them instead of just using a spray can, you powdercoating them will make them last an eternity now! Thank You For This!
Anyone else think it’s neat how he doesn’t add in any background music so we can hear him working?
Brock Ellis That’s why he’s my favorite restoration UA-camr
Totally, I find music distracting. Also love the fact there's no need for explanations either. You understand what's going on just by watching.
Yes! Especially since UA-cam vids invariably have some of the worst “music” ever blaring to the point I have to either turn off the sound or the video one.
Brock Ellis Yes i do and I LOVE IT!!! Not yapping either!! Brilliant work! BRAVO!
@@AnimeShinja36 my favorite as well. I watch a few others, but I keep rewatching the videos on this channel.
Watching you work is so calming to me. I'm glad you don't add any music because I like the 'sound' of your work. To top it all off, seeing the toys of my childhood brought back to life is awesome. Your talent is perfection!
Brilliant technique for renewing the old black plastic parts!
They do that also to faded bumpers and trim on cars. Use a heat gun to get more even coverage.
@@gforcekaras The heat gun should also reduce the risk of (local) melty mistakes.
And here I thought you meant him ordering replacements :D
Yours and Chip Channel are, I think, the absolute two best restoration channels out there. Thorough, professional, never cutting corners, always using the best processes and tools etc. Always looking forward to your next vid. Keep 'em coming, please!
Love watching these videos! And about the insect: looks like the empty cocoon of a Sphinx moth or similar. Usually harmless to gardens and such. If you ever find a “live” one, you’ll notice it squirms and wiggles around to get away from your grip. Super creepy.
Or get a flamethrower.
Learned something new today, thanks!
Love all your videos I been watching u for 7 mounts now
I can see why you chose to paint them together, that way all the pieces would be seamless and the little pins and such to match. The torch was a great idea to bring the plastics shine back!
Not only that but also to prevent the powder coat from cracking when the tabs are pushed in.
@@gforcekaras That makes SO much sense, awesome job.
I did wonder about that!
More restoration in Mi chanel!
The torch was cool... then the way he did the white on the tires! Totally rad.
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Thank you very much! I will contact tiktok.
What a gremlin they are, it’s good that you told em :)
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The ban will take care of them.
How clever was painting the tyre names 👍🏻
I thought so too! lol
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@@salahsworkshop6532 I subscribed. I love Restauration videos! Good luck with your channel!
As a million other kids in the 70's that had Tonka toys this video brought back a million memories!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!! So cool...
The Sandblasting part is mesmerizing. You film it clear and clean! Congrats
The sandblasting has always been my favorite part of these videos. There is something incredibly calming about it.
It just leaves me with the feeling that I wish I was the one doing it. :P
Watching the paint in the oven never gets old ✌🏻🎨☕️
I eventually grew old enough to realize how LITTLE I know - now I learn something new every day - the way you painted the letters on the side of the tyres.....BRILLIANT!!!
Thanks for restoring my childhood, I had this as well as many of the other toys you have brought back to life. These were the best toys of all metal trucks, RV's semi tractor and trailer. What a gift you have bringing back memories and the toys that helped kids decide they wanted to be a trucker or heavy equipment operated. My new favorite channel to watch.
"Mighty Tonka" - name lives up to its reputation. Excellent job on the restoration.
I had this exact truck as a kid and still do somewhere in my attic. Great job! The original color is a burnt orange, but it looks great in red and you have it looking good as new. I used to ride this thing down the hill in our back yard it was so sturdy.
I had tonka dump truck as a kid now I can see my old tonka truck abandoned in the trees
Holy moly, that bending tool got me! Brilliant!
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I had one of these when I was young. Just gave it away to a thrift shop as we were cleaning up my mom and dad's estate. A very nice restoration that restored a lot of old memories for me. Thanks.
As a kid we had a lot of Tonka toys in metal...and never managed to break any of them. Watching the disassembly/repair shows how well they were made compared to the plastic toys of today.
eh, depends on the toy, when I was 5 my grandma got me this awesome radio controlled liner jet and to this day I can't believe that a toy like that could be made.
It has lights, sounds, it tilts in the direction of every manuever and the controller works by tilting it like a real airplane yoke with a nice functional tilt indicator on the front.
it has been my favourite toy for years, and even now I always keep some batteries around for it so my younger cousins and my nephew can play with it when they come over.
in about 20 years of use not only not a single component broke in it which would be quite reasonable for such a complex toy, we didn't even manage to scratch the paint.
besides that though, I was wondering, did tonka toys come this good out of the factory or is he fancying them up?
I might've not been able to experience what it felt like to receive one for christmas as a child but honestly he makes them look so good that even as an adult I'd be far more thrilled than someone my age should be to get my hands on one:)
NPC
They looked that good out of the factory.
NPC they used to be made in Mound Minnesota now in China and not nearly as much metal on them now I have a small metal fab shop I E mailed Hasbro if they have a shortage I’d like to stamp out parts like the old ones they could have a retro re issue of that style we saw restored I bet they would sell well !
@@npc6817 I have a mint condition dump truck of similar age. It does look that good besides a little play-wear
@@npc6817 There's a reason it's called "Tonka tough".
Already subscribed but I think one of the best things about this guy's videos is the calm and relaxing way he pulls parts apart. No herky jerky motions, taking a wheel off and tossing it to the side like so many other of the same ilk. Makes it very relaxing and perfect "end of the night material to watch".
Beautiful restoration... excellent work! I am continually impressed by the availability of parts and decals for Tonka toys. Thanks for posting!
notxarb he makes the decals
Any time you use red is my absolute favorite part. Its so pretty when it first goes on and gets even more gorgeous when its done.
I wish i could have one of Tonka toys when i was a child. You have restored my day again. Thank you!
Hands down, the best toy resto program on YT. It's because of your attention to details. I watch every second of your videos.
I'll take one! Everything he does is perfect. 1) There's something satisfying about watching powder coat paint curing (I can't believe I just said that). 2) I liked the blow torch trick to fade out the scratches in the tires and the grille. 3) Pressing the tires into wet paint sprayed on cardboard was awesome. I would have probably spent hours painting each letter. This man is a genius.
My childhood Tonka would have spazzed out if it could see this! Awesome video once again! I liked the torch idea! Another beautiful restoration! Thanks for sharing!
I really like that it doesn't have background music because the tension kinda makes you focus more
Got one of these in the attic that my grandparents bought me when I was a child (40ish years ago) so it was nice to see you restore this one.
12:10 that right there is a homemade tool that needs to be a real deal tool for people thats a ingenious way of bending stuff
plus the way you painted the tires was incredible if somethings tall enough you can paint stuff like that
Реп уважаешь? Моё уважение, ты лутший!
When you started bending those new brackets with that homemade tool I thought," ok, now he's just showing off!" JK Awesome idea. I love it!
I love it when i see people bring old toys and old treasures back to life and make them look new again
The "bug" you found was actually a cacoon. I used to find many of them in my backyard buried in the dirt. I think they bury themselves or hide themselves like that for protection, their cacoons aren't very strong and can be easily broken and mess up their transformation. I'm not quite sure what kind of bug it is though.
**Cocoon** you mean? Also, he probably knows it’s not a bug but the “case” from one.
Also, this is not a cocoon, this is a pupa from a moth (most likely), a cocoon is made out of silk, what he showed on the video is from the naked stage of a moth or butterfly, like a chrysalis.
Santiago, at least they told us
Emma, this is Depressaria depressana:
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my 2-year-old is obsessed with your videos after watching one he will stop and turn over his toy cars and start to fix it with his plastic tools.
Looks like you have a future repairman, encourage that, it's a worthwhile profession.
Definitely! Trade schools are encouraged at our house for our kids.
I had one of these in the early 70's. Must have put a million miles on that thing towing all the other Tonka's. Nicely done!
I've been enjoying watching these videos which has been a while. Interesting how he can restore these classic or vintage toys from my childhood & bring them back to life.
Incredible how you use the torch to bring the black rubber parts back to life. Another great restoration, keep them coming!!!!
I love how this man pull out some new techniques or tricks in nearly every video. Brilliant! Like no other. Love this Channel.
that's the best I've ever seen, I grew up with toy cars and Tonka trucks. this finished like brand new! Amazing work and a joy to watch it unfold...
Dude, can i ask, all the things you have fixed and restored, do you have them all as part of your collection? If so, if it isn't too much too ask, could you maybe do a 1 minute video of all the old restored items you have right now so far? Great videos, i love them! :D
I thought I had read in a post in an old video that his daughter(?) plays with them. I am sure there is quality family time playing cars....
More restoration in Mi chanel!
I think most of them are commissioned. I believed he explained it in a comment.
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I really like the trick using the blow torch to shine up tough plastic and the trick to repaint the lettering on the tires, thanks for sharing!
"Rescue&restore" and "my mechanics" channels are best...
Legio VI i recomend tysytube too are my favorite
Odd Tinkering, and Awesome Restoration are some other good ones.
Love the way you painted the lettering on the tyres. Brilliant.
I like that setup right at the 12 minute mark for bending the rods. Neat! Nice work.
I have the tunka dump truck its over 40 years old but I'm missing the cab I love the work that you do bringing old toys back to life
16:12 - 16:21
You did a teaser!~
TheExtremeAnimator I was thinking the same thing!
Another perfect, better than new restoration. Plus the ASMR factor in your videos is very soothing, and we all could use more of that these days.
When he say "I'll make two new ones"
Me: almost there but not quite there yet
Not Asyaz what do you mean?
@@esther6748 there is another channel who do restoration too, called "My Mechanics"... And in almost every video he says "I make a new one"
@@nathanieldeleon4678 thank you for explaining it
My Mechanics, he “Makes a new one” (i.e. mills new parts like screws and washers on a mini milling lathe) in every video. He takes this restoration stuff up to eleven, and a *lot* of restoration channels have been stepping their game up because of him.
Got it! Thanks for explaining! 😁
This is so relaxing to watch when you want to unwind or are falling asleep 💤 thank you so much
Him: What kind of bug is this?
Me: 😅The dead kind...
My thought EXACTLY!
My thoughts were "Who cares? It's dead."
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Beat me to it...
Could be a cocoon.
Man, that sure brings back memories of playing in our giant old farm tire sandbox. It’s a shame so many kids miss out on the creative playtime that Tonka provided back then. Thanks for restoring these toys so beautifully.
So much powder coating, I'm over here making the Homer Simpson doughnut gurgle of pleasure noise, and the clear, high viability shots of the parts being sandblasted, instead having us peek through a grungy window, this is how a restoration channel is done, fellas.
Not to advertise another channel to take away from this one, but Odd Tinkering is another one of my favorites who specialize in metals & electronics restorations. rescue & restore & odd tinkering are my two favorites. Similar styles, different sorts of projects.
I love these videos, especially since I had most of these Tonka toys.
I recently started playing your videos on a tablet for my 86 year old father. He suffered a stroke last year which has left him with limited speech and he needs help walking. He basically has a brain injury and will never be the same.
He was a mechanical engineer and always just a hands on guy who could fix anything (skills that I did not inherit 🤦♂️🤷♂️).
It brings me great joy to see the smile on his face as he touches the screen and intently watches your awesome videos. Even a non handy guy like me finds them very relaxing.
Thanks for what you do 🙏👍
Perfect! Next project please! ❤
NICE! The vise rig to bend metal you have is amazing. Love the torch restoration for the grill and tires too!
Everyone: Stressed in quarantine
R&R: Satisfying restoration work time
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Watching these videos has left me feeling so relaxed and at peace with the world.
Him: * *starts putting truck back together* *
Me: WHAT NO U DIDN'T PAINT IT * *PANICS* *
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I haven’t gotten to that part yet soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yeah
Yes! My heart started pounding!
Wait but he did paint it with the powder paint
@@Zesty14 He primed it, but that's not the same as painting.
My Tonka dump truck was my favorite toy. I love the technique with the torch for bringing back the tires & grill. And the lettering.
The building quality of this toy is far better than most cars today.
Many nice touches that set your work apart from & above others: primer, body work, painting the rivets! Little things that make the difference from good to great work! Many thanx for your entertainment, very enjoyable!
I am now back will stay here on this pleasant, relaxing side of youtube and away from social media and network tv. The current riots and political agendas and the world falling apart have given me enough fill for the next ten years.
Agreed
Ditto!
Unfortunately I couldn’t escape it. Got even worse
What’s not to like about restoring a wonderful toy, some didn’t had a childhood.
3:09 It's the remains of a moth pupa
Like Silence of the Lambs!
Put the lotion in the bucket
This is the comment I was looking for.
"Hello, Clarise"! :)
Shlad is proud of you.
I was watching the Try Guys, saw that you had a new video out, and I had to PAUSE that to come over here and watch IMMEDIATELY
SolitareLee i love it!!!
Haha try guys are one of my favorite youtubers but I've done the same thing. There's few things I wouldn't stop watching for this guy.
I love it no background music just the sounds of tools of restoration a cool toy
This man is going to be the only reason future kids know that toys used to be made out of metal
I like the red colour. it is amazing
16:17 spoiler alert! Also, congratulations about the 1 millón subscribers, I hope you don't sandblast it.
Martin Liguori I was just thinking that
Yeah! Can’t wait to see that next project too!
This video is amazing. So many great ideas. The rivet clamp press (I was thinking of making something like that for myself. Certainly would have saved me the money I spent on an aircraft hand-squeeze, riveter), the hand made tube/ pipe bender, using the press to insert the hubs into the tires, and the torch to lightly melt and shine up the plastic. Brilliant.
I about near fainted when you laid the wheel down on the spray to catch the raised parts. Oh! Oh! Why'd I never think of that?
The only problem with this video, is that I can't watch it over for the first time again. Loved every second! :)
You must've been the kid who took their toys apart and put them back together. I know, because I was that kid too.
Your channel is the best restoration channel. The others have corny music and I really enjoy hearing you paint and taking apart the metals .. etc.
Love your channel ♥️♥️ and can you restore a Sword Please.
I had one of those Tonka toys as a kid, and I don't recall the air brakes decal on the rear bumper. All my toys were from Tonka. Those were the great days to be a kid, when the toys were made of metal and lasted many years through all kinds of weather abuse, even being buried in the snow lol. Even had an old aerial ladder firetruck...wish I still had it as those things are worth some serious money to a collector.
"i will make 2 new ones"
Am sure most of us are familiar with similar statement
Wow!! Just Wow!! You are amazingly talented. Not to mention the sandblasting is mesmerizing!
"what kind of bug is this?"
"a dead one" 😁
That old and damage truck is now like new again. Superb work mate!
The self-made bending device is marvelous.
Oh man i love your videos! Are very """ASMR""" New suscriber!
This guy is really good at what he does,alot of the toys ive watched him restore i played with and wished i still had
Hmm Looks like a chrysalis not a dead bug.
Nikki Heinrich thank you for using the correct terminology 😍🤩
Toys were so cool back in the day. So many neat accessories. It works the way an actual tow truck would work, not just a lame representation without many moving parts. Toys like this weren’t just plastic chintzy crap that breaks in a week, they were made to last and to work well. I wish I’d had toys like this as a kid.
Rust: I'll never surrender.
Sandblaster: Allow me to introduce myself.
I really like all of the Tonka restorations so far but I think this is one of my favorite restorations that you have done.
when he says "I'll make two new ones" instead of "I make new ones" 😔 if you know you know
Yeah these guys are great but my mechanics is on a whole different level
Maybe we’ll get a collab some day 😁
To be correct - it's "I make a new one" (the one and only) - and my mechanics would have deburred the new rubber parts ;)
no restoration channel will ever reach my mechanics detailing level
It's like my mechanics is the father of all restoration channels and it's so adorable to see R&R say "I'll make new ones"
Just INCREDIBLE!!! Always The Best!!! I will Keep Coming Back for MORE!
"hey, look at this millenia-old toy that surely no one makes anymore ! some parts are seriously damaged, how will i ever fix them ?"
- pops brand new parts fresh out from the factory.
oh.
i was thinking the same. lul
Yeah, total cheating.
The way you take apart your project just mesmerises me.
Him: 'I make two new ones'
me: wait did I heard that right...
Awesome work, love how you try to keep most of it original.
I’m curious. I’ve never seen you use any other kind of paint besides powder. Is powder based paint easier to use than spray or liquid, is it a quality thing or is powder paint cheaper or is it more of a personal preference? Also, nice to see you back. Hope your staying safe!
It covers better and leaves a smoother finish
Its also more durable and scratch resistant than paint
The powder is either plastic or polymer in a powder form, not actual paint. You attach an electrical wire to the item you're coating, powder sticks to the item using static electricity.
It bakes on and becomes a smooth hard finish, much more durable than paint, and doesn't rust.
Liquid spray is easier to spray coz for powder you need a oven and electrostatic gun to cover an item but for the quality powder is much better due to its durability. Powder is quite costly. There are many types of finished in powder coat like matt, textured (wrinkled), semi gloss but he usually used the glossy type.
Aizzeth Venerayan - That explains the textured look on the Tabletop Bingo restoration.