very nice and strange that both matchbox and corgi decided to meke it purple or pink
@eliuge6 сағат бұрын
That's a grat transformation, but it would be good to say about the windows during the process and not just at the very end.
@theaussienurseflipper.811315 сағат бұрын
Noice
@BelgianDiecastRestorations11 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@steppoify22 сағат бұрын
This project turned out great! I love the color, and you did a great job prepping and painting. Johan, may I suggest you put a bit of Vaseline on your drill bit and threading tool when tapping the pillars? Congrats again.❤ Stephen
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Stephen! I'm always using a bit of oil for drilling, which I usually apply before recording.
@Thomas-m1i3z23 сағат бұрын
Looks pretty sharp in the green. Glad you went in that direction!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Thomas!
@GodzukidanКүн бұрын
Love this build. This is the first time I have seen this Matchbox. Look so much better in the green original colors. 🎨😎👍
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@martindaredareКүн бұрын
Outstanding restoration looks brilliant
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Martin!
@Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda-Was-HWRLКүн бұрын
One of my favorite casting across all brands, the green was definitely the way to go. Great restomod, as good or better than new. Thanks for sharing it with us!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated!
@anatolii_paralel-b_uaКүн бұрын
Great 👍👍👍👍 restoration! Like!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@unclefrank6663Күн бұрын
Hi, what is the set up you have for making the axles, thanks. Great video.
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
It's a jewelry spot welder. What you see are only the electrodes. The welding unit sits under the table. You can find those on lots of online webshops, like Amazon or AliExpress. Just search for 'jewelry welder'.
@rudimoons554Күн бұрын
👍 Thx 🇧🇪
@dario1837Күн бұрын
👏👏👍👍👏👏👍👍
@joeholloway1386Күн бұрын
Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Joe!
@milgeekmediaКүн бұрын
Love the green. It's funny, as a kid in the 1970s I though all the 'wedge' shaped super car designs that matchbox came out with were made up. I had no idea that they were real cars (I never read the stuff on the bottom). I didn't really know a lot about cars until 'Top Trumps' card came out! LOL
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
That was my impression also when I was a kid. Lesney sure did a lot of these exotic supercars and concept cars. I guess it was because they looked slightly futuristic and more attractive when you race them on the carpet.
@Xxxxxx.5303Күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@terrybeechener5992Күн бұрын
cool, nice resto Johan.Maybe the Lamborghini Marzal also?
@BelgianDiecastRestorationsКүн бұрын
Thanks, Terry! I did the Marzal last year, but in metallic red. I'm planning to do a realistic custom of the Marzal for Christmas.
@kyriakos7179Күн бұрын
You did justice to an iconic supercar! Bravo!💚🖤
@BelgianDiecastRestorations15 сағат бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@nissan_micrak11Күн бұрын
Good resto
@BelgianDiecastRestorationsКүн бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@nissan_micrak11Күн бұрын
Good video as always, nice custom restoration. and by the way, how many layers of primer and the real color do you put on the body? Greetings from the Netherlands.
@BelgianDiecastRestorationsКүн бұрын
Thanks! Primer is usually one layer, although white primer often needs two. Colour coats depend on the paint used and the colour. 1K acrylics and Tamiya usually need only one layer. Light colours (white or yellow) often need two. Airbrushed paints need at least three layers.
@nissan_micrak112 сағат бұрын
@@BelgianDiecastRestorations ok and how many finals layer do you apply of the clear coat (i restore toy cars too but i struggle to keep the details in while also getting a strong paint)
@BelgianDiecastRestorations32 минут бұрын
@@nissan_micrak11 Clear coat is usually only one layer since we are just applying a thin protective film to seal the paint and give it a shine. Too much clear coat will give you problems with parts not fitting and opening a door will pull away your paintwork. My philosophy when painting on such a small scale is 'less is more'. I only do a second layer of paint when the first one didn't cover enough (which happens mostly with light colours). I also take care to make light passes and not layer the paint on too thick as this will look ugly on such a small model. Take care that you use good paints that provide a good cover on the first layer and level out nicely.
@nissan_micrak1124 минут бұрын
@@BelgianDiecastRestorations Thank you really much appreciated
@paulb1967Күн бұрын
Very nicely done, as always. Funnily enough, Corgi did produce their version of this car in the prototypical green colour and with the orange snout. It was in the Corgi Junior Rockets range.
@BelgianDiecastRestorationsКүн бұрын
Thanks, Paul! I believe Corgi did two versions, with one copying the colours of the Matchbox and the other with the correct colours. Also Dinky did a very beautiful 1:43 scale Carabo in the correct colours.
@dario18374 күн бұрын
👏👏👍👍👏👏👍👍
@theaussienurseflipper.81135 күн бұрын
Noice
@BelgianDiecastRestorations5 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@martindaredare7 күн бұрын
Superb restoration , looks brilliant, thanks for taking part
@BelgianDiecastRestorations6 күн бұрын
Thanks, Martin!
@Thomas-m1i3z7 күн бұрын
The extra details definitely make it look more realistic. Great job as always Johan!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks, Thomas!
@steppoify7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@steppoify7 күн бұрын
Now, go find a Solido sedan or race car and do it up right, Johan!❤❤
@steppoify7 күн бұрын
Now, go find a Solido sedan or race car and do it up right, Johan!❤❤
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
A very big thanks from the bottom of my heart, Stephen! ❤️ I have some bigger models lined up before the end of the year. And you're right. I should do a Solido again. I'll see what I have.
@kjamison59518 күн бұрын
I watched it this morning after you released it and what a superb job, Johan! Thank you for sharing it with us. Your work is amazing!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm doing my best! 😊
@josehernandez-nd1rx8 күн бұрын
Gran resultado estoy empezando a intentar restaurar coches y tus videos me enseñan mucho. Gracias
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Gracias! Buena suerte con tus propias restauraciones!
@terrybeechener59928 күн бұрын
I did post a comment earlier, but FB seem to have removed it.just to say,it's a top resto,Johan.
@BelgianDiecastRestorations8 күн бұрын
Thanks, Terry! Strange that your post got removed. KZbin is being buggy again. 🙂
@bentandre55248 күн бұрын
thats really nice
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@theaussienurseflipper.81138 күн бұрын
Noice mate, good job cheers Graham
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks, Graham!
@arnaudmarklin8 күн бұрын
It is like brand new vehicle. Congratulations.
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks, Arnaud!
@paulpisters6688 күн бұрын
Making the bumper black is a really good choice 👍🏻
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks, Paul!
@Xxxxxx.53038 күн бұрын
🤗❤️👍
@joakimhjelm-svennesen89848 күн бұрын
Great restoration. A very popular truck from Majorette. It’s been seen in various colors and models like tanker truck, tractor/lorry unit with trailer and forward cab truck with different decals
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes, Majorette went to town with that license and those trucks were best-sellers.
@kjamison59518 күн бұрын
What great result! You always give more to the project! Thank you Johan!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated! 😊
@joeholloway13868 күн бұрын
Nice restoration, details and paint job!!
@BelgianDiecastRestorations8 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ИВАН-с4т9х8 күн бұрын
Класс, ещё одна моделька обновилась👍
@BelgianDiecastRestorations8 күн бұрын
Спасибо!
@Xxxxxx.53038 күн бұрын
🤗❤️👍
@Vintagelures10 күн бұрын
Nice
@BelgianDiecastRestorations10 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@tommytippee243711 күн бұрын
Im fascinated by the micro welder. I have toys to restore and the whizzwheels axles need replacing but i would need a welder to flare the axle ends. Did you make the welder yourself ? Great workmanship Johan. Tommy.
@BelgianDiecastRestorations10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Tommy! It's called a jewelry spot welder. It's mainly used to weld very small metal parts, like links of necklaces, but it also works great to seal the ends of small axles. You can find them on Amazon and AliExpress. Just search for 'Jewelry welder'. Mine is an 80 amp type, but that's already pretty powerful for axles. A lower power welder will work just as fine.
@tommytippee243711 күн бұрын
Epic restoration Johan, Tommy in Dublin😊
@BelgianDiecastRestorations10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Tommy! 🙂
@keithzatkalik580511 күн бұрын
You did a Beautiful job 👏
@BelgianDiecastRestorations10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Keith! 🙂
@theaussienurseflipper.811311 күн бұрын
Nice restore. I always think if I do one, I paint copper. I guess I devalue the car but who cares. Cheers Graham
@BelgianDiecastRestorations11 күн бұрын
Thanks! That's not a bad idea. Anyway, if you find cars in a state like this one, there's not a lot of value to be lost. 🙂 I would like to do a custom in the near future, closing and sanding the beacon hole and turning it in a normal sedan. Maybe something to try next year.
@theaussienurseflipper.811311 күн бұрын
@@BelgianDiecastRestorations cool
@billschipper171812 күн бұрын
Looks very good but I think you should of painted the tail lights red and paint some of the interior. A black steering wheel and maybe the seats.
@BelgianDiecastRestorations11 күн бұрын
Thanks! It is a 'restoration', so I wanted to stay as close to the factory detailing as possible. I might do a custom of one of those in the future.
@kenvaughan669413 күн бұрын
The replacement of the windows was a marked improvement. I applaud your efforts. I was never crazy about windows of different colors, they're cool and all. But iI prefer the authentic clear look. It delivers a more realistic effect
@BelgianDiecastRestorations13 күн бұрын
Indeed. I'm not a big fan of these yellow windows either. I'm planning to do a more realistic custom of the Marzal to make it look more like the real car. And the clear windows will help a lot with that.