Quite amazing to see these iconic toys from our childhood being restored to their original glory. It's very evocative to see them again, and they were very good quality. It's no wonder they have had a hard life, they were always very well played with!!
Marty, I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed discovering your channel. I grew up in the 60s and have / had many of the match boxes I've seen you work on. AND, I hand painted them! You've now given me hope that I MIGHT try my hand at restoring them to their semi-original condition. And, even if I choose to not take that on, in part for lack of tools, I'll still enjoy thinking about restoring them! Good day!
These videos are so relaxing to watch, like Bob Ross but with Matchbox models. I got a box full of Matchbox and Dinky Toys I "restored" (read: ruined) as a kid and I've finally started getting the materials together to properly restore them.
06:06 - The rear tyre that was on the tractor was, in fact, a CORGI truck tyre. Lesney tyres were always polythene of a very tough formulation. CORGI used soft rubber, which perished or went brittle after several years. Matchbox tyres were almost indestructible - the annoying thing, though, is that, for some reason, the rims shrink, and the tyre becomes loose. I find UHU glue is the best thing to secure the tyre. Spread round the wheelrim, and leave to get tacky, and do the same to the inside of the tyre. When both are tacky to the touch, fit together. They'll stay together. Superglue does not adhere well to polythene, and will leave a white bloom on the plastic. The finished tractor and trailer look awesome. Great work! Thanks for sharing.
I'm surprised that the wheels were in such good shape. With the tires missing and so much of the paint gone, you'd think the wheels would have been all scratched up and gouged. Nicely done as always!
Well done! Love the 3-D printer, it's such a handy tool. I'm surprised you don't do more of your own accessories instead of ordering them. You're really good at the virtual designing portion.
Another great (and ingenious) resto.! I think you'll find that a decent pair of precision cuticle/nail scissors will allow you to trim off that floss and stray flashing quickly and neatly. Can't wait for the next one! 👍
Hi Marty, Another excellent Matchbox makeover. You are a true craftsman and I very much enjoy your videos. Your hints and tips are also very much appreciated. I do enjoy your sense of humor and loved the nail through the thumb bit, funny stuff. Always remember, Safety First in the work shop. Cheers, Rich S.
Marty, as an avid John Deere collector I have well over 150 tractors and assorted JD items. I had NO idea that Matchbox made a JD tractor. Now I am on a quest to find one to add to my collection. Of course I will need to look for that trailer too. Thank You so much for this GREAT video ! Chris in Missouri
I like how the newspapers you use in your spray booth are often relevant to the content
Nail through the thumb was a nice touch! I still have all my Matchbox cars; you're bringing back so many memories, thank you.
Your final reveal shots put a smile on my face
Over the top Marty!
Can't get enough of this stuff.
I have heard that Matchbox cars really love Marty because of all the restoration he does to them, making them feel all good about themselves again.
Amazing, Great Restoration 🙂 Loved how you made the Steering wheel & Barrels to make the Tractor complete.
Another masterful job. Those steering wheels came out great!
The use of the magnet is a very good Idea!
Thank you for the best Matchbox restoration-videos worldwide. Greatings vom Germany.
WOW! - Vielen Dank
You get better every time. Thanks Marty
Masterful craftsmanship and wonderfully filmed. Thank you.
That’s my tractor from my childhood. Glad to see it again. Thanks
Thumbs up for using the thumb for storing nails, great place for keeping them.
Get a small pin vise for your wheel axle grinding needs and save your eyes! Thanks for the great work that put in on saving these wonderful toys!
Very nice restoration.
Oh thank you Marty, so happy you did a tractor makeover. Hubby extremely happy. You take care, as always from South Africa 🇿🇦
These matchbox restoration shows are quite good!.... Worthy of a 25yr old whisky actually!!.....
Enjoy watching you restorations.
Simply fantastic! Ingenious well done.
Quite amazing to see these iconic toys from our childhood being restored to their original glory. It's very evocative to see them again, and they were very good quality. It's no wonder they have had a hard life, they were always very well played with!!
Marty, I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed discovering your channel. I grew up in the 60s and have / had many of the match boxes I've seen you work on. AND, I hand painted them! You've now given me hope that I MIGHT try my hand at restoring them to their semi-original condition. And, even if I choose to not take that on, in part for lack of tools, I'll still enjoy thinking about restoring them! Good day!
Good job! The model looks great!
A very professional job as always! The 3D printed parts really look the part!
Always look forward to your restorations your humour is the cherry on top 😊👌
Excellent job on the steering and barrels!
Beautiful!
wonderful way to spend a couple hours on a stormy monday morning
Great work on the steering wheel and barrels......They came up a treat.
Lovely job Marty. Another successful makeover. Cheers from Canada!
THANK YOU...for sharing. Simply fantastic!
Nice work Marty! Always fun watching your videos! Thanks for sharing.
Glad to see you using parts from the mother country!
This one turned out very nicely. That paint has a nice gloss!
Great restoration 👍
You always have the best newspapers under the paint area
more and more pro work.!!! saludos desde Argentina
Really enjoyed watching this restoration. Great job.
Three times!!!
Very beautiful result, thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
Really nice work! You nailed the 3D parts! Nice.
Honestly I don't even have Matchbox cars but I really like watching your videos because it reminds me of my childhood. Great work!
5:02 “The Green Dream”
Underlined…
Oh, Marty, you little Ripper!
Beauty, mate, beauty.
Like that printer, they came out nice. Tractor came out nice
Ooh, Marty has gone all high tech, awesome as usual, well done.
Looking forward to more. 👍 Really nice work on the model tractor.
These videos are so relaxing to watch, like Bob Ross but with Matchbox models. I got a box full of Matchbox and Dinky Toys I "restored" (read: ruined) as a kid and I've finally started getting the materials together to properly restore them.
Brilliant work Marty I can watch these restorations for hours on end
06:06 - The rear tyre that was on the tractor was, in fact, a CORGI truck tyre. Lesney tyres were always polythene of a very tough formulation. CORGI used soft rubber, which perished or went brittle after several years. Matchbox tyres were almost indestructible - the annoying thing, though, is that, for some reason, the rims shrink, and the tyre becomes loose. I find UHU glue is the best thing to secure the tyre. Spread round the wheelrim, and leave to get tacky, and do the same to the inside of the tyre. When both are tacky to the touch, fit together. They'll stay together. Superglue does not adhere well to polythene, and will leave a white bloom on the plastic. The finished tractor and trailer look awesome. Great work! Thanks for sharing.
That turned out absolutely beautifully! Top notch!
Great restoration! Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you finally bought tamiya primer. Its going to vastly improve your paintjobs
Great as usual, love the "Green Thumb" in the paintbooth.
Nice job, looks better than new.
Fantastic job. Love how it turned out and all the tips along the way!
Nicely made add on bling for your tractor renovation, well done Marty 👍👍👍
Really well done job Marty, nice colour matching and restoration all together again!
3D printing, well that escalated quickly. Impressive improvement methods, good job!
Your videos and abilities were mentioned most favorably on a matchbox restoration video of a Ferrari F1. Great work. 41.5N 71.3W
There's a zen like quality to these. Such a small, non essential thing to spend such an inordinate amount of time and energy on.
Brilliant restoration!
Nice job, Marty !
Well done. Looks great.
Excellent restoration, looks like the original.
Splendid restoration. A+++ You say "not too bad" and I am thinking WOW!!
I'm surprised that the wheels were in such good shape. With the tires missing and so much of the paint gone, you'd think the wheels would have been all scratched up and gouged. Nicely done as always!
Very nice restoration of this model!! Great that you can print hard to find parts these days!
This has got to be my favorite so far, there is just something about little toy tractors. Fantastic work!
Congrats from México. Great Job. 👍
Great job.
Well done! Love the 3-D printer, it's such a handy tool. I'm surprised you don't do more of your own accessories instead of ordering them. You're really good at the virtual designing portion.
Fantastic, Your Great At Making Matchbox Cars Look Brand New And Them Barrels And Steering Wheels You Made Are Unbelievable That There Not Original
IMHO, this is one of your best ones yet! Smashing job!
Well done! That was a sad little tractor.... The fine primer looked like it kept all of the details perfectly.
Another great (and ingenious) resto.! I think you'll find that a decent pair of precision cuticle/nail scissors will allow you to trim off that floss and stray flashing quickly and neatly. Can't wait for the next one! 👍
Great attention to detail. Lol'd at your nail joke, you slay me.
It looks like better than new. Thanks for showing.
Marty: Me encantan tus restauraciones, felicitaciones desde Republica Dominicana 🇩🇴
...another amazing restoration! Thanx a lot M!
No worries 'A'.
Nail through the thumb...good stuff...excellent job
Nice job!!!
Awesome video Marty,another model restored up to factory fresh,you done a good job,
Splendid job ol'chap, have a crackin good day, I'll be patiently waiting for the next one. Cheers.
Excellent job. Thanks for sharing!!
I like that you scrape any old paint off the models.
I wouldn't have thought a tractor would have turned out to be one of the most interesting videos but there you go!
When it comes to Matchbox makeovers, you sir, are the Royal Navy (circa the Napoleonic Wars). No one comes close.
Your videos are so relaxing, love watching them before sleep :)
Beautiful job! Amazing restoration!
Hi Marty, Another excellent Matchbox makeover. You are a true craftsman and I very much enjoy your videos. Your hints and tips are also very much appreciated. I do enjoy your sense of humor and loved the nail through the thumb bit, funny stuff. Always remember, Safety First in the work shop. Cheers, Rich S.
Your restorations as always are amazing and I always learn alot when watching your vids
Thumbs Up, you nailed it! Pun intended.
Damn!...you just reminded me...I meant to use that phrase at the end! -- Lost opportunity! :(
12:45
Marty, as an avid John Deere collector I have well over 150 tractors and assorted JD items. I had NO idea that Matchbox made a JD tractor. Now I am on a quest to find one to add to my collection. Of course I will need to look for that trailer too.
Thank You so much for this GREAT video !
Chris in Missouri
You have very good tips! Thanks!
Dear Marty, another wonderful and lovely Makeover. The result is as good as the original piece, maybe better.. Greetings from Germany.
Another great job there, Marty. What's more, your video is as entertaining as it is informative, and was a wonderful thing to watch.
Another beaut! This video helped my breakfast go down a treat.
Wow very impressive. Keep up the awesome work. That tractor looks really nice.
Another great build video Marty 👍
Great job with the model and the 3d printing!!
I enjoy and learn so much from your videos thank you for sharing👍
Another awesome job! Love the washer tire idea!
Love your makeovers! Well done!!!