I just want to let everybody know that i am still here and still love this bloke's job eventough i don't comment,i just don't know what to comment so i just don't.
Great restorations. I did 3 customs of this model, making them resemble the actual F1 cars, including the yellow #8. On one of the models my wire wheels were broken so I replaced them with ones from the BRM and attached styrene tubes to the backs for proper spacing. I completed them by painting the result silver.
They are a super little model. Great work on these presentations. I am doing one of these myself at the moment, but i have done a few things differently which may be of interest. I removed the tyres by making them more flexible with hot water then scrubbed the wire hubs with a brass brush and then clear laquered them to prevent oxydation in the future, it gives a pretty good effect. Also I needed a repro exhaust which is poorer quality than the original so i primed it and molotowed it, and I really like the effect that this has had. Finally I tend to use Humbrol enamels because they are what I grew up with so its going to be painted in their 220 red. Nothing wrong with other paints which I do use, its just my thing....a bit like your molotowed hubs.
Looking beautiful Jason. There is so much detail in the raw metal model that it would look fantastic even unpainted. The mesh air intakes directly behind the driver would be nice if highlighted with nuln oil to bring out the detail of rhe mesh I think.
Lovely model! Along with the Matchbox Lotus, BRM and Aston Martin you can make yourself an early 1960's Grand Prix Grid. I've restored a few of each of these, but putting different numbers on them and painting the drivers, including a couple of cars I had as a child. Incidentally, I believe none of the original full-size Ferrari 156's have survived, though there are a few replicas.
That’s right. I saw a video recently where Phil Hill was introduced to a replica at Goodwood that Chris Rea was involved in building. Well worth a watch
The Ferrari and Lotus were my favorites. The model looks great and I like the red as it is a good match to the original color. The footage of these cars racing was fantastic to watch too. Thanks for sharing this.
Another great video is always there Jason another casting I've never seen before keep up the good work and have a good one and God bless my friend have a good weekend and say hi to your dad for me
This video is dedicated to Matt Pollard who we sadly lost just under a week ago. RIP Matt ❤
I just want to let everybody know that i am still here and still love this bloke's job eventough i don't comment,i just don't know what to comment so i just don't.
Sometimes a hello is all it takes! It’s nice to know who’s watching 🙂
Very satisfying results. There is something rather special about this era of Lesney Matchbox Models. ❤
Great restorations. I did 3 customs of this model, making them resemble the actual F1 cars, including the yellow #8. On one of the models my wire wheels were broken so I replaced them with ones from the BRM and attached styrene tubes to the backs for proper spacing. I completed them by painting the result silver.
They are a super little model. Great work on these presentations. I am doing one of these myself at the moment, but i have done a few things differently which may be of interest. I removed the tyres by making them more flexible with hot water then scrubbed the wire hubs with a brass brush and then clear laquered them to prevent oxydation in the future, it gives a pretty good effect. Also I needed a repro exhaust which is poorer quality than the original so i primed it and molotowed it, and I really like the effect that this has had. Finally I tend to use Humbrol enamels because they are what I grew up with so its going to be painted in their 220 red. Nothing wrong with other paints which I do use, its just my thing....a bit like your molotowed hubs.
Turned out super nice Jason. Love the history that accompanies the restorations!
Lovely job and great end results. It did look lovely in the stripped and polished bare metal too 😎
Looking beautiful Jason. There is so much detail in the raw metal model that it would look fantastic even unpainted. The mesh air intakes directly behind the driver would be nice if highlighted with nuln oil to bring out the detail of rhe mesh I think.
Lovely model! Along with the Matchbox Lotus, BRM and Aston Martin you can make yourself an early 1960's Grand Prix Grid. I've restored a few of each of these, but putting different numbers on them and painting the drivers, including a couple of cars I had as a child.
Incidentally, I believe none of the original full-size Ferrari 156's have survived, though there are a few replicas.
That’s right. I saw a video recently where Phil Hill was introduced to a replica at Goodwood that Chris Rea was involved in building. Well worth a watch
Nice restorations, details and paint jobs 👌 👍
Nice one Jason. Turned out really sweet. Always had that mean looking front.
Keep 'er lit ya boy ye
The Ferrari and Lotus were my favorites. The model looks great and I like the red as it is a good match to the original color. The footage of these cars racing was fantastic to watch too. Thanks for sharing this.
Awsome Restoration
Another great video is always there Jason another casting I've never seen before keep up the good work and have a good one and God bless my friend have a good weekend and say hi to your dad for me
lookign great., nice and shiny! too bad about those decals, but you never know...
RIP Matt Pollard.
Great 👍👍👍 restoration. Like.
Wonderful cars and rebuild made a great 👍 video.
great job!
Nice!
Great work, bad break with the decals. Hot Wheels had this model in their lineup in the early 2000’s sans driver.
Matchbox. Restoration. 73B. F1. Ferrari. 156 sharknose
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Linda ❤️
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Great job 👍🏻