Circles are ejector pins from the die cast. Commonly used to eject plastic and metal parts from a mold. The parts are still soft when they leave the mold so the pins make a mark. plmgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tPtJ47GEevu4xGeVzlWQR2gGsav4bFxjHEbqmr2wykg1.jpg
Lesney were always proud that they never used lead paint. To the point that they also ensured that the inks used in printing the boxes were lead free. The boxes, and later, the blister packs always had 'Model and package guaranteed lead free' printed on them. Beautiful result. Lovely little truck.
I understand Marty why you just can't knock them out, I appreciate the quality of your videos and your restorations. You will always get a like from me .
Morning, may I say that you are one of few people on this planet that makes me really happy , for you reminds me of my childhood with my father's collection in the 80s , keep on this great work ...
Lovely restoration, Marty! This exact Matchbox Removals Van model 17-A-3 and the Brook Bond Tea Trojan Van 47-A-2 were the first Matchbox models my mom bought me circa 1959 - still have 'em, too!
One of the things I love about your channel Marty is the variety you get whilst showing the restorations. It might be cracking a few jokes, it might be Kevin up to mischief, and the newspapers in the spray booth. In the end though you do wonderful work with historic toys, bringing them back to life again. So a vlog with no extras makes absolute sense because it focuses on you love for these models. And to be honest - I'm happy with that!
I found one of these in the early '60s lying on its side, boxless, on a shelf in a downtown Brooklyn NY department store toy area after Christmas decorations were torn down. It cost 49 cents plus about four cents sales tax. The decals were already a bit decayed and sticky so eventually they came off. I still have it somewhere, and saw another one in a model train store recently but probably not for 49 cents now. The font lettering was thicker on the van I have. There's an early Matchbox compressor truck with the same front end.
I see that, like myself, you save ALL of the little bits and bobs you come across, and organize and label appropriately.................This was a nice, back to basics, restoration, showcasing your talents and ingenuity while still being amusing and fun. Thanks!
Wonderful work Marty! I played with so many of the models you restore back in the 1960s and it is such a treat to see you make them look like new again. Didn't have the Bedford van, but certainly had a Pickfords one with the plastic slide-up door. Sadly for me, my own son showed no interest in toy cars (of any scale) whatsoever - it was all electronic games for him. Different times!
A very nice little model and a great job, mate. Once again a piece of jewellery for the showcase that you can be proud of. Thanks for sharing. A great weekend to you, Julie, the team behind the scenes and of course KEVIN 🐨. Greetings from the North Sea. Paul 😁👍🏼🇦🇺👋🏼🇩🇪👍🏼😁
That is a stunning looking model/restoration. It's simple, yet eye catching and a simple restoration is satisfying. On another note, Julie's figure is nowhere near half moon like a cotter pin. She's a beautiful young lady with lovely curves. Maybe a little too honest, but every lady is beautiful in her own way.
Another wonderful episode Marty, and a fantastic job of restoring this model to its original splendour. I got a real chuckle both from reading the newspaper headline in your paint booth (Something I look forward to with each video,) and a howl of laughter seeing the labels on your parts case. Again, good work all around. I'm subscribing now.
Great restoration. The tailgate is an odd fixture. If Matchbox had put 2 pins on the lower edge, and none on the top, the tailgate would open. 12:25, that is why Kevin is missing from the video? He is in Mallacoota.
I like the original Matchbox cars and trucks too as they were simple and had a unique charm about them. Your work on this one was outstanding and it truly looks like it just came out of the box! I always look forward to a Marty's Matchbox Makeover tutorial.
Good Morning, Marty! A great way to enjoy a quiet Sunday morning here in Colorado. I know that Kevin has many Fans here on the channel. I have to say tho' that the care that you show to these old toys and the quality of the restoration ( brought back to new ) are what brings me back every time. Thank you for the video!
The round "defects" you asked about are made by the ejector pins built into the mould. If they don't retract all the way between shots they leave a depression. Could also occur if the metal was still hot and the casting was stuck.
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Hi Marty and Ruben. These metal models are 'die-cast', injection moulding is a similar process, but is used for plastics. In die-casting, as the molten metal cools and solidifies within the cavity of the mould it contracts and when the mould opens or 'splits' the object being die-casting can require considerable force to eject it from the cavity. As Ruben explained above, the marks are formed by the head of the ejector pins incorporated into the die-casting mould. Always enjoy your video's Marty. I went out to Aus from Dublin in 1974 under the assisted passage scheme. I worked as a tool and die-maker in Sydney for a number of years and my daughter was born in Woolamaloo in 79. I returned to Ireland sometime later, but I loved Australia and remember my years there with great fondness. Ferg
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Not to mention the scale of the system you would have to invent to do the job. MMM's Epic Maritime Disaster Restoration System. Patent Pending.
Nice resto Marty, I enjoyed the simple no nonsense approach. I agree totally on the use of chrome pens,the plain silver is much more authentic. I really dislike seeing chrome being used where it shouldn't.
Marty - these spots on a model that you mentioned during undercoat phase are marks after pouring metal into the mould. Little metal bars that connected many parts in a single mould (f.ex 20 parts in one mould) were broken off or cut away during cleanine of a casting by an ironworker who removed all sharp edges and most of imprefections
The HP M254dw laser printer is one of several HP machines that can print the color white using a Ghost white toner cartridge. Both are a bit pricey for just hobby use but it might be an option if you intended to sell decals to other restorers. There are some instructions/tricks to using the Ghost white toner that can be found on youtube.
Back to your roots with this one Marty, great restoration. As for the decal font I think that it is good for it to be slightly different to the original as in the future when it is no longer in your hands less possibility of someone passing it off as a mint original, that is another reason some of us use the chrome ink to detail as this was not used by Lesney.
This looks great. I think I've screwed up decals every time I've done them. You do YOU! It's a hobby sir. If today's straightforward video is what you want to do then cool beans. It's why I'm a Patreon supporter- to give you the flexibility hopefully to do what ya want. 🤔
Marty! Hello from Knoxville Tennessee! You mentioned that you want 1-75, can you provide a list of the model #’s that you need to complete your collection? As always, I’m happy with that!! Joe
Joe, thanks for the offer, however, 1 to 75 is the name of series of 75 models but there are more than just 75. This is because after the original series they then started on 1b upto 75b then they moved onto 1c, then 1d plus they had a myriad of variations regarding types of tyres and different colours. I have never worked it out but I would not be surprised if there are 4 or 5 hundred models to collect each one being different!!
Great job Marty! I see you have much respect for these models, it shows in the detail and attention you give. Thankyou Marty for your contribution to this hobby. 🐨
Great job Marty. This build turned out beautiful. I have learned so much from watching your videos. You are truly amazing at what you do. Thanks for sharing another great video, take care and stay safe.
Даже не знаю что сказать,просто нет слов. Супер! Господа,кому не нравится,не ставьте дизлайки,просто не смотрите. Если что-то не нравится -пишите конкретно что не так. Я думаю,Марти все конкретно ответит вам. Иначе не засоряйте эфир. Если против моего мнения -высказывайте его мне лично.
Thought you would like to know, the correct name for that type of van is a Pantechnicon........Just a bit of useless information for you..........I enjoy your channel very much.
Nailed it mate. Looks brilliant. Good job you said the side is curved and back is flat. You would have been in the shed tonight if you got front is flat..................?
One of my favorite models! I have the blue, anniversary, reproduction version. Great makeover, Marty! I imagine Kevin is still hiding from the law.😁👍🏼🤘🏼😎
8:02 ME: I've seen naked girls cause a LOT of things, but never an earthquake! BON SCOTT: She's enough to stop a freight train / Or start the third world war... ME: Well played, sir.
Nice one Marty, another one looking brand new.👌👍😁 Like you said, so simple, but a really handsome little model. These early commercial vehicles are my favourite Matchboxes - superb and well detailed, especially for the 1950s. Funny, you're about the fourth restorer I've heard say that they're not using the Molotow chrome as much now; I think the novelty is wearing off. The silver looks much more "period correct". Cheers for now, Dougie.
G’day Marty. Another great makeover and video. Just wondering if you’ve ever thought of using a small sand blaster type unit instead of chemical stripping the paint? Bunnings have a small OZITO unit which I am told works well. Anyway thanks for the videos mate, all the best
Another great model comes back to life. Marty you do a great job every time. I'll be waiting to see the next episode you put out, regardless when it happens. Thank you Marty
Marty, please create a poster / check list of what you've collected and what you need for the original set? It would give us a guide of what you need and look out for. You also might list the ones you have, but haven't restored yet. Thanks. JFK, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
One would suppose that naked women aren't permitted in the UK if they can cause killer quakes. I guess the men in the UK think that it's worth the risk? Marty's made more makeover magic! Agreed that the decals don't quite look 'period', but I doubt a bloke on a galloping horse would notice... 🐎 Thanks for showing us how it's done. Keep safe, and keep an eye on Kevin! I think he may be up to something.
Funny that you should say that Ray. Only 3 days ago I dusted off my wive's 'Silhouette Cameo' cutter. Now I've just got to remember how to use it. We had forgot she had it tucked away in the roof for the last 3 or four years. never thought about cutting out white vinyl, sounds good! Thanks.
Wondering why the cab on this model doesn’t detach from the rest of the body? Looks great BTW, love the colour. Did you forget to straighten the edge of the cargo box? Finally, have you ever tried Wurth rubber restorer on the hard plastic tyres? (I note that Kevin’s ritalin box was empty, no wonder he wasn’t around 🤣)
Marty! Gosh I have not watched you in some time. The politics here has been so distracting; ...no time for relaxing. Thats exactly what your videos let me do. Hey I'm about to try something I learned from you. This looked like a good video to come back on. I'm working on a hot-tub that has a cracked diverted valve. It allows changing the water flow from one system to another. Floor jets to lounge or whatever. That super glue and baking soda trick. I'm going to try and fill this crack with your method. The light bulb went off, ...Marty, oh yeah I wonder whats up with Marty. I got to let him know I'm going to try his method. I see you mention it in this video too. Cool. I'll let you know if it works. looks like your channel has grown, very nice. I like when your wife; I like when the Kawal bear peaks in the window. lol. If your not paying attention, all of a sudden, did I just see a Kawal bear in the window? that's cute. lol. ok Marty, so glad you are still doing these.
Hi Marty, ALPS made printers for creating water slide decals and they had the ability to print white. Sadly they stopped production on those printer and even refurbished printers are out of the price range of the average modeler. See Link --> ( www.alps-printer.com/refurbished-alps-md-5500-md5500-decal-waterslide-usb-printer-p-4852.html ) Another great restore Marty and I have to say as modelers, we tend to collect the oddest things, but toenails clippings are not part of my collection 😂 🤣 🙃 Cheers, Rich S.
I don't know if this is relevant to Marty and the gang but I have been taping threads into aluminum for almost two decades. In my industry of small electronic devices, I use M3 and M2 taps almost exclusively. I recently purchased Dormer Pramet machine taps and they are they best taps I have ever used. I am not affiliated with the company, just sharing my experience. I live in Canada but I'm certain you can buy this brand of machine tap all around the world. For me it was a game changer so I just want to share it with you all. Drink lots of beer and keep hiding your sausages! Cheers.
Thanks Marty. I agree with others that are subscribed. Your channel is awesome and very relaxing. After a hard week at work I look forward to your vids. You attention to details. Wow. And, we are all happy with that 😄
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Circles are ejector pins from the die cast. Commonly used to eject plastic and metal parts from a mold. The parts are still soft when they leave the mold so the pins make a mark. plmgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tPtJ47GEevu4xGeVzlWQR2gGsav4bFxjHEbqmr2wykg1.jpg
thanks, learn something new every day!
Ahh, you beat me to it! I'm watching the Avett brothers on PBS and it was between songs when they're looking for donations I was able to watch Marty!
Lesney were always proud that they never used lead paint. To the point that they also ensured that the inks used in printing the boxes were lead free. The boxes, and later, the blister packs always had 'Model and package guaranteed lead free' printed on them.
Beautiful result. Lovely little truck.
That's good to Know Brian, thanks for the tip.
Didn't know that.👍
@@2H80vids same
"front side is curved and the back side is flat... a bit like my wife"
lol i hope you have a good couch cause you sleeping on it tonight
O no Mary’s dead.
Flat on the back, gloss on the front ?
Lol I was thinking the same thing
Yep..forget about what trouble Kevin might cause..wait till Julie hear's what he said...lol
a carpenter's wife: smooth in the front, and shaved even in the back...
I understand Marty why you just can't knock them out, I appreciate the quality of your videos and your restorations. You will always get a like from me .
Thanks Love Pets, I just gave you a like back!
Toe nail clippings, Kevin's Ritalin...Marty always leaves a few Easter eggs for those who watch carefully.
oh yes, look beyond... quite funny !
Yeah ,I spotted that ,cracked me up ...!!! Lol 👍🤓
I was wondering if they were Kevin's or Marty's toe nail clippings...
If you don’t read the paper you’re missing out
And the whiteboard has the quote of the day as well...
Morning, may I say that you are one of few people on this planet that makes me really happy , for you reminds me of my childhood with my father's collection in the 80s , keep on this great work ...
That comment is music to my ears and it is just the thing that spurs me on to keep doing more videos in the future. Thank you so very much!
Lovely restoration, Marty! This exact Matchbox Removals Van model 17-A-3 and the Brook Bond Tea Trojan Van 47-A-2 were the first Matchbox models my mom bought me circa 1959 - still have 'em, too!
That's great to hear that you still have them!
One of the things I love about your channel Marty is the variety you get whilst showing the restorations. It might be cracking a few jokes, it might be Kevin up to mischief, and the newspapers in the spray booth. In the end though you do wonderful work with historic toys, bringing them back to life again. So a vlog with no extras makes absolute sense because it focuses on you love for these models. And to be honest - I'm happy with that!
Asking for a friend - would like to see the girl that caused the quake👍🏼
If she caused a quake, she might be pretty hefty. Your "friend" might not want to see that, then again, maybe your "friend" is ok with that.
@@BigLisaFan more to love lol
@@sarina1234ful that is what I tell my lady when she says she is putting on some weight. More to love.
“Naked Brit girl caused killer quake”??? - 🤣🤣🤣
The Return of Tabloid Weekends!
@8:05 --
The reason half of us watch this channel!
The news we don't deserve but would prefer to watch!
Austalian Daily Star?
Seems like the Aussies are also blaming us for everything that goes wrong.
@@colinp2238 Well that's different. America gets blamed for everything too!
12:27 I saw it
Yery nice restoration Marty! I wish I could have one of your "works of art" in my Matchbox collection! Keep up the good work!
“Kevin’s Ritalin” 😂😂😂
Love it when you roll up your sleeves to a good old restoration with a pillar replacement!
I like to go back to basics from time to time.
I found one of these in the early '60s lying on its side, boxless, on a shelf in a downtown Brooklyn NY department store toy area after Christmas decorations were torn down. It cost 49 cents plus about four cents sales tax. The decals were already a bit decayed and sticky so eventually they came off. I still have it somewhere, and saw another one in a model train store recently but probably not for 49 cents now. The font lettering was thicker on the van I have. There's an early Matchbox compressor truck with the same front end.
Thanks for the story Tim, I hope this video brought back some happy childhood memories for you!
2:35 AM in algeria and i am watching MMM
Awesome!
And I am a nobody from nowheresville in Ohio. Wonderful invention the internet. It brings such complete and distant strangers together.
I see that, like myself, you save ALL of the little bits and bobs you come across, and organize and label appropriately.................This was a nice, back to basics, restoration, showcasing your talents and ingenuity while still being amusing and fun. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback George, It's nice to know that I get somethings right!
Wonderful work Marty! I played with so many of the models you restore back in the 1960s and it is such a treat to see you make them look like new again. Didn't have the Bedford van, but certainly had a Pickfords one with the plastic slide-up door. Sadly for me, my own son showed no interest in toy cars (of any scale) whatsoever - it was all electronic games for him. Different times!
A very nice little model and a great job, mate. Once again a piece of jewellery for the showcase that you can be proud of. Thanks for sharing. A great weekend to you, Julie, the team behind the scenes and of course KEVIN 🐨. Greetings from the North Sea. Paul
😁👍🏼🇦🇺👋🏼🇩🇪👍🏼😁
From Melbourne to Cuxhaven. "Schöne Grüße!"
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 😂😜🇦🇺👋🏼🇩🇪😁 Thanks mate.
This channel makes me happy. I look at a Matchbox toy ten years older than me made new again. It's just a good feeling. Thanks Marty!
No worries Hawk 1966, you and me sound the same, I get a good feeling from this hobby too!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Thanks Marty, keep sharing the fun!
That is a stunning looking model/restoration. It's simple, yet eye catching and a simple restoration is satisfying. On another note, Julie's figure is nowhere near half moon like a cotter pin. She's a beautiful young lady with lovely curves. Maybe a little too honest, but every lady is beautiful in her own way.
Another wonderful episode Marty, and a fantastic job of restoring this model to its original splendour. I got a real chuckle both from reading the newspaper headline in your paint booth (Something I look forward to with each video,) and a howl of laughter seeing the labels on your parts case. Again, good work all around. I'm subscribing now.
Great restoration. The tailgate is an odd fixture. If Matchbox had put 2 pins on the lower edge, and none on the top, the tailgate would open. 12:25, that is why Kevin is missing from the video? He is in Mallacoota.
Have you ever got Kevin's Ritalin and the toenail clippings mixed up. it would explain some things! Great video!
I like the original Matchbox cars and trucks too as they were simple and had a unique charm about them. Your work on this one was outstanding and it truly looks like it just came out of the box! I always look forward to a Marty's Matchbox Makeover tutorial.
Good Morning, Marty! A great way to enjoy a quiet Sunday morning here in Colorado. I know that Kevin has many Fans here on the channel. I have to say tho' that the care that you show to these old toys and the quality of the restoration ( brought back to new ) are what brings me back every time. Thank you for the video!
The round "defects" you asked about are made by the ejector pins built into the mould. If they don't retract all the way between shots they leave a depression. Could also occur if the metal was still hot and the casting was stuck.
12:14 ... Those are injection molding marks, called ejector pin marks.
Thanks Ruben! ;)
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Hi Marty and Ruben. These metal models are 'die-cast', injection moulding is a similar process, but is used for plastics. In die-casting, as the molten metal cools and solidifies within the cavity of the mould it contracts and when the mould opens or 'splits' the object being die-casting can require considerable force to eject it from the cavity. As Ruben explained above, the marks are formed by the head of the ejector pins incorporated into the die-casting mould. Always enjoy your video's Marty. I went out to Aus from Dublin in 1974 under the assisted passage scheme. I worked as a tool and die-maker in Sydney for a number of years and my daughter was born in Woolamaloo in 79. I returned to Ireland sometime later, but I loved Australia and remember my years there with great fondness. Ferg
Ya can never have enough toe nail clippings??.
I had one of those in 56 it was the dark green. Never did figure out the upside-down tailgate. Decided the Brits were odd.
Awesome job dude! You always do excellent work!💯👍🏼
I also came out in 1956 and have been played......😏🤣
I love these simple, basic little models. It turned out really nice. Good job!
Nice job Marty, looking better than new 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
If someone could give the Titanic a makeover it would be Marty that's for sure! 🙂❤🇨🇦
Geeze! I'd need a lot of paint stripper for that!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Not to mention the scale of the system you would have to invent to do the job. MMM's Epic Maritime Disaster Restoration System. Patent Pending.
@Vinyl Dad We have a winner. Comment of the day. 🏆😂👍🏼
Marty's Matchbox Makeovers and a bigger paint booth xD
@@MartysMatchboxMakeoversbut you can do it we believe in you :)
Nice resto Marty,
I enjoyed the simple no nonsense approach.
I agree totally on the use of chrome pens,the plain silver is much more authentic.
I really dislike seeing chrome being used where it shouldn't.
I like when you paint the grills on the toys.
Marty - these spots on a model that you mentioned during undercoat phase are marks after pouring metal into the mould. Little metal bars that connected many parts in a single mould (f.ex 20 parts in one mould) were broken off or cut away during cleanine of a casting by an ironworker who removed all sharp edges and most of imprefections
Turned out close to perfect mate. Nice recovery with the decal.
Can't beat a bit of basic now and again. Awesome job as always Marty.
Another fantastic restoration , Marty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The HP M254dw laser printer is one of several HP machines that can print the color white using a Ghost white toner cartridge. Both are a bit pricey for just hobby use but it might be an option if you intended to sell decals to other restorers. There are some instructions/tricks to using the Ghost white toner that can be found on youtube.
Can you imagine how many decals you would have to sell to get your money bag?
Those round depressions are called mold marks on polystyrene models.
On plastic parts they are where the ejector pins push the part off the tool. This maybe similar on die casting?
@@SimonEllwood it probably is. I have seen such marks on some older SIKU models, in spots where they are out of sight.
Yes. He. Do. Got. To. Watch. A. Hi. Mary. Always. Nice ☺️. Too. See. U. And. Yours. Love. Your. Videos. Brother. Lee
Lee thanks for commenting, I recognise your unique sentence construction. Is this done for a specific reason, just wondering.
Back to your roots with this one Marty, great restoration. As for the decal font I think that it is good for it to be slightly different to the original as in the future when it is no longer in your hands less possibility of someone passing it off as a mint original, that is another reason some of us use the chrome ink to detail as this was not used by Lesney.
I've wondered about the lack of headlights on this model.
The car is too small for a restoration but you did a great job it was..👍
Thanks VBonZ! ;)
This looks great. I think I've screwed up decals every time I've done them.
You do YOU! It's a hobby sir. If today's straightforward video is what you want to do then cool beans. It's why I'm a Patreon supporter- to give you the flexibility hopefully to do what ya want. 🤔
Lovely little model. Great job Marty!
Awesome restoration Marty 👍👍😊
Excellent job as always marty.
Simply wonderful. I love your attention to detail, knowledge of the subject and ingenuity with repairs and bumps along the way. Thank you Marty.
Hello Marty! I am loving your work.
About year ago i was cleaning sońs car with Dettol wipes. Paint came straight down. Maybe it´s worth to try it. ;)
Must try to remember to test this idea, thanks!
Marty! Hello from Knoxville Tennessee! You mentioned that you want 1-75, can you provide a list of the model #’s that you need to complete your collection? As always, I’m happy with that!! Joe
Joe, thanks for the offer, however, 1 to 75 is the name of series of 75 models but there are more than just 75. This is because after the original series they then started on 1b upto 75b then they moved onto 1c, then 1d plus they had a myriad of variations regarding types of tyres and different colours. I have never worked it out but I would not be surprised if there are 4 or 5 hundred models to collect each one being different!!
Always have to pause to read the labels. :-)
Wow
Great job Marty! I see you have much respect for these models, it shows in the detail and attention you give. Thankyou Marty for your contribution to this hobby. 🐨
Great job Marty. This build turned out beautiful. I have learned so much from watching your videos. You are truly amazing at what you do. Thanks for sharing another great video, take care and stay safe.
Good job Marty, it turned out great.
Muito bom Marty, parabéns. Valeu Marty - Brasil
Kevin's Ritalin....hilarious!
Excellent job, it looks as good as new.
Marty could you please do a video showing us all the makeovers you’ve done over the years? Maybe pick your best and worst. Thanks
Stacy, I intend to do a show and tell one day but I'm waiting for a milestone moment, maybe at 200?
Marty's Matchbox Makeovers
Sounds great
WOW!!!!!!! Love this! they all look good together! Great recovery on that decal too!
Thank you AzzaFrazzaBoBazzaBanazzaFazzaFoFazza !
Даже не знаю что сказать,просто нет слов. Супер!
Господа,кому не нравится,не ставьте дизлайки,просто не смотрите. Если что-то не нравится -пишите конкретно что не так. Я думаю,Марти все конкретно ответит вам. Иначе не засоряйте эфир. Если против моего мнения -высказывайте его мне лично.
Спасибо, что сказали то, о чем я думал. Было бы неплохо знать, что люди делают, а что не любят! - Спасибо за просмотр и комментарии. Марти.
Love it. Thank you.
Thought you would like to know, the correct name for that type of van is a Pantechnicon........Just a bit of useless information for you..........I enjoy your channel very much.
Nailed it mate. Looks brilliant. Good job you said the side is curved and back is flat. You would have been in the shed tonight if you got front is flat..................?
Love the simple ones
Baking Powder as glue? That seems to work.
Yes, it comes in really handy for all sorts of fixes, you should give it a try.
Kevin's Ritalin HA HA
Lesney Matchbox. Manufacturer always comes first. Such as Ford Falcon.
Nice job once again, Marty! Thank you!!
NO! THANK YOU! for coming back for more each time.
Really amazing, very well done, congratulations !! One day I want to do this level of work, congratulations!!
Simple model but as always excellent job.
These era have a certain charm about them. Thanks for watching Alex.
Brilliant job. Love these classic Lesney's
One of my favorite models! I have the blue, anniversary, reproduction version. Great makeover, Marty! I imagine Kevin is still hiding from the law.😁👍🏼🤘🏼😎
Marty, I was born in 1956 and I'm just starting to do restorations. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Very nice! I like these 'back to basics' makeovers.
Me too, these simple models have a certain charm about them.
8:02
ME: I've seen naked girls cause a LOT of things, but never an earthquake!
BON SCOTT: She's enough to stop a freight train / Or start the third world war...
ME: Well played, sir.
Production of this was early 1960. It begat the #47 Pickford Van, which is far modern, even now. But my heart's desire is that dainty #17.
Nice one Marty, another one looking brand new.👌👍😁
Like you said, so simple, but a really handsome little model. These early commercial vehicles are my favourite Matchboxes - superb and well detailed, especially for the 1950s.
Funny, you're about the fourth restorer I've heard say that they're not using the Molotow chrome as much now; I think the novelty is wearing off. The silver looks much more "period correct".
Cheers for now,
Dougie.
At least Kevin's not causing any mischief for once! 🐨
G’day Marty. Another great makeover and video. Just wondering if you’ve ever thought of using a small sand blaster type unit instead of chemical stripping the paint? Bunnings have a small OZITO unit which I am told works well. Anyway thanks for the videos mate, all the best
Another great model comes back to life. Marty you do a great job every time. I'll be waiting to see the next episode you put out, regardless when it happens. Thank you Marty
Marty, please create a poster / check list of what you've collected and what you need for the original set? It would give us a guide of what you need and look out for. You also might list the ones you have, but haven't restored yet. Thanks. JFK, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Stunning transformation! The blue one is my personal favorite!
KEVIN'S RITALIN??? *falls over laughing*
One would suppose that naked women aren't permitted in the UK if they can cause killer quakes. I guess the men in the UK think that it's worth the risk?
Marty's made more makeover magic! Agreed that the decals don't quite look 'period', but I doubt a bloke on a galloping horse would notice... 🐎
Thanks for showing us how it's done. Keep safe, and keep an eye on Kevin! I think he may be up to something.
Marty- try a pair of Xuron flush cutters sometime... they leave one side of your cut straight. They're a little delicate, but I love mine.
Have you ever considered a personal die cut maker like Cricut to make your own vinyl decals. White vinyl allows you to "print" white.
Funny that you should say that Ray. Only 3 days ago I dusted off my wive's 'Silhouette Cameo' cutter. Now I've just got to remember how to use it. We had forgot she had it tucked away in the roof for the last 3 or four years. never thought about cutting out white vinyl, sounds good! Thanks.
Wondering why the cab on this model doesn’t detach from the rest of the body? Looks great BTW, love the colour. Did you forget to straighten the edge of the cargo box? Finally, have you ever tried Wurth rubber restorer on the hard plastic tyres? (I note that Kevin’s ritalin box was empty, no wonder he wasn’t around 🤣)
Marty! Gosh I have not watched you in some time. The politics here has been so distracting; ...no time for relaxing. Thats exactly what your videos let me do.
Hey I'm about to try something I learned from you. This looked like a good video to come back on.
I'm working on a hot-tub that has a cracked diverted valve. It allows changing the water flow from one system to another. Floor jets to lounge or whatever. That super glue and baking soda trick. I'm going to try and fill this crack with your method.
The light bulb went off, ...Marty, oh yeah I wonder whats up with Marty. I got to let him know I'm going to try his method. I see you mention it in this video too.
Cool.
I'll let you know if it works. looks like your channel has grown, very nice.
I like when your wife; I like when the Kawal bear peaks in the window. lol.
If your not paying attention, all of a sudden, did I just see a Kawal bear in the window?
that's cute.
lol.
ok Marty, so glad you are still doing these.
Thanks Marty
Hi Marty, ALPS made printers for creating water slide decals and they had the ability to print white. Sadly they stopped production on those printer and even refurbished printers are out of the price range of the average modeler. See Link --> ( www.alps-printer.com/refurbished-alps-md-5500-md5500-decal-waterslide-usb-printer-p-4852.html ) Another great restore Marty and I have to say as modelers, we tend to collect the oddest things, but toenails clippings are not part of my collection 😂 🤣 🙃 Cheers, Rich S.
I don't know if this is relevant to Marty and the gang but I have been taping threads into aluminum for almost two decades. In my industry of small electronic devices, I use M3 and M2 taps almost exclusively. I recently purchased Dormer Pramet machine taps and they are they best taps I have ever used. I am not affiliated with the company, just sharing my experience. I live in Canada but I'm certain you can buy this brand of machine tap all around the world. For me it was a game changer so I just want to share it with you all. Drink lots of beer and keep hiding your sausages! Cheers.
Thanks Marty. I agree with others that are subscribed. Your channel is awesome and very relaxing. After a hard week at work I look forward to your vids. You attention to details. Wow. And, we are all happy with that 😄
Toe nail clippings make good A pillars. ;-). Perfect as usual Marty. Thanks for the sanity.
Very very nice!
Kevin’s Ritalin!! 😜
Hi Marty, Looks fantastic just the right size to move Kevin, ( on head lights ?) All the best Brian 🤗.