#471

I think my Dinky Toy restorations are getting a little better. Thanks to some of my subscribers for their helpful advice. This is the Nestle's version of the Austin Van. Hope you like it.

[@andrewfield272]

You have inspired me to have a go myself. I will be restoring the Dinky 948 McLean tractor trailer. Thank you for your excellent videos, they are clear and easy to follow.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Andrew. 948 looks a lovely project to work on. Wish you well with your restoration ... David

[@TimeRider]

Wonderful restoration. Totally agree with the patina on the base. Nice tip about the sonic cleaner, I'm going to look into that. Thanks for a great view.

[@micuentaparaforosycosas3484]

Hey Mr., glad to see you "lurking" here too; *Merry Christmas for you and your loved ones!* :)

[@TimeRider]

@@micuentaparaforosycosas3484 Thank-you! You as well. I love David's work. Very no nonsense and well explained. His attention to detail is admirable. He's very "old school" as well.

[@j-fourschutt3175]

Cool i don't need to tell you about the sonic cleaner

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated ... David

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

@@TimeRider Hey Time Rider this is Dinky not Matchbox! 😅

[@GuzziIan]

Great job David. It's so nice to see these old cars being kept "alive" and brought back to their former glory.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Fantastic job, always. You’re a true professional!

[@Grantthetruthteller]

Beautiful work.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Grant ... David

[@paull2613]

Thank you David clear and informative...Well shot

[@casperslaststandme5991]

I could never afford the larger dinky models as a kid, neither could my parents, but ohh happy days when my mum got a job at Lesneys, i moved onto Airfix kits as a teenage and this was a special treat for me when my dad won on the gee gee's as the local model shop was on the way back from the bookies and a mystery present always arrived on days like this :) i never took to gambling but still enjoy making model tanks and war gaming with my son, some of the tanks are nearly 40ty years old now :) love what your doing I'm sure your having lots of fun doing it to, heres to the future and many more.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi, many thanks for your comment, and yes, I do have great fun with these projects. Love the story, a model shop on the way to the bookies, it must have been a dream place to live for you and your dad 😁 - I have made many plastic kits over the years, planes rather than tanks, mainly WW2 and mainly US aircraft based in East Anglia. Still do a bit every now and again. There will be more Dinky videos - after my next railway video coming out shortly (never enough hours!!) - Thanks again ... David

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Great work! I really enjoyed watching. Keep it up!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@scottmcneil1150]

lovely work, well done.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Scott, much appreciated ... David

[@lesliedickinson198]

Lovely to see these old toys restored thus, brings back happy memories of them as a child

[@jonhodder363]

Great work. It looks terrific!

[@ianscott3762]

Excellent job David. Nice that you don’t go overboard with restoration, shows respect for the history of the toy.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Ian. I have some original Dinky toys and I like my restored models to sit nicely with them - not to out-shine them, and I do like to preserve a little of the history of each model ... David

[@petermanly2748]

Nice job, well done.

[@garytru563]

Another great job and you gave some good lessons! Thank you!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated ... david

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks David, turned out lovely, take care from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@RiverasHotWheels]

Well done! 😎👍🏽

[@PatGilliland]

Nice work!

[@MrStevenDeer]

Nice job, looks great

[@davidhyde4329]

Thaks Steve, much appreciated ... David

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

Very nice work. I loved my Dinky toys. I think the coolest one I had was the James Bond Aston Martin. It had a little bullet shield on the back and was a bronze/gold colour. Wish I had it now. Mark. Hamilton Canada

[@ADMIRALSCORNER]

Wonderful! It just shows what a skilled man like yourself can Do!

[@MrNASCARracing]

Another beautiful restoration...great job!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks again MP - appreciate your comments ... David

[@MrNASCARracing]

@@davidhyde4329 anytime, keep up the great work

[@michaelharrison500]

A fantastic restoration Very well done

[@Del350K4]

Congratulations - I must say, my heart was in my mouth @ 20:45, but you rescued the situation despite the added pressure of doing it all on camera. Great work!

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Del, much appreciated ... David

[@rockyrodriguez4234]

Absolutely amazing!

[@horaciodiecast]

Amazing job. Congrats

[@challyho6375]

Great job 👍

[@topper1ism]

Great restoration David. Many thanks

[@wagnera2417]

Very nice job!!!!

[@benerabilis]

Very nice to bring another toy back to life again!

[@patrickstarnes2355]

GREAT, Well worth restoring ,thanks

[@martinhightower9801]

Looks great!!👍🏻

[@revzillo]

That is a really nice restoration David , looks great 👍

[@321bytor]

Great work!

[@bronzesnake7004]

Hey David. Exceptional work as always! I am a big fan. Jack - Canada

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Jack, much appreciated ... David

[@patji123]

Wonderful job. Great interesting video. Really instructive.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Pat ... David

[@danielnoel3060]

I like the fact you keep base plate with “some original” . Nice touch

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Daniel ... David

[@carllewis1223]

Another great job David, always a pleasure to watch 👍

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, Carl, nice comment ... David

[@alexanderplatz3568]

Another superb sympathetic restoration David ,well done Sir! Keep them coming.

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

Great video. And, if I'm ever rich enough to own my own boat, I'm going the name her the Nessel Deckle. Love it.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Nice job, paint came out spot on, decals look good with the gold print.

[@davidhyde4329]

I thought that too of the decals - thanks ... David

[@derrickroe9791]

Another outstanding Dinky restoration David. I've always liked this casting, probably because this van was my dad's first vehicle and as an infant I was carried in the back rolling around on an old mattress from my cot. No health and safety or seatbelts in those days. I've got one waiting for a makeover so I'll get on with that in the New Year. I never thought about a sonic cleaner...if you had posted this last week one would have been on my Christmas list. I'll have to get one. Very impressed in the final result..if mine turns out half as good as this I'll be happy. Nice tip about cleaning excess paint from the axle stubs...I'll pinch that idea as well if you don't mind. Looking forward to your next Dinky...Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Derrick, thanks for your kind comments, good luck with your restoration, only too pleased to help - Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to uou too ... David

[@DeerHunter308]

I totally agree with all your methodical steps and think it is a marvelous restoration. Very well done old man.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Martin, much appreciated ... David

[@infadeldog13]

What a wonderful authentic restoration. There are several talented model restorers on KZbin, but this one was quite refreshing in that you've managed to achieve a NOS look. Nice detail with the replacement rivet too and totally a thumbs up on keeping the patina on the base; a way of preserving the toy's history. Very nice work sir!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, very kind of you to comment. Glad you liked it ... David

[@austinmilich648]

Fantastic job.

[@williamcross3648]

Thank you David another enjoyable video , happy Christmas too you.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks William - Merry Christmas ... David

[@weet-bix1965]

That looks awesome

[@keithhawtin571]

Very nice David. Another stunning restoration.

[@pop794corima]

Smashing - good as new!

[@warrenlehmkuhleii8472]

Fantastic work.

[@davebuts1921]

A great restoration, it's your restoration so you do it as you feel best, nothing wrong with patina on the base, shows the real age I personally like it.

[@brando6BL]

A cracking job, David! Have a very merry Christmas and a splendid new year. Best wishes from Devon.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, wishing you a happy Christamas too ... David

[@hollpoll]

I found the video absolutely fascinating and informative and what a wonderful restoration, all the best Stewart from downunder

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, really appreciate your comment ... David

[@13opacus]

Nice work David :)

[@texasj49]

Terrific!

[@philiplogue2344]

Smashing job David. Love the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Philip. Yes, a useful thing at times - I have even cleaned electric motors in it ... David

[@andysolution62]

stunning work....

[@RamBoyToy]

Hi David, Nice Restoration and Dinky selection u have, great job ,I'm also a restoration of diecast but I'm still learning on how to do KZbin vids,and after watching ur dinky restoration im gonna start collecting them now ,great work ,stay safe and take care

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Mark, appreciate the comment. It started me on collecting as well. Might make a video showing my (small) collection. Keep safe yourself.

[@TiptreeJams]

In the more throw away society we now live in it is great to see items such as this being salvaged. I agree with keeping the base in a condition to show its true age. Its not immediately on show but becomes visible when you turn it over. Very enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John, totally agree - there's not much plastic in Dinky Toys either !! - appreciate the comments, glad you enjoyed the video ... David

[@donaldswink6259]

Nice restoration, Idid mine in blue with white wheels

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Donald, blue/white sounds good ... David

[@micheldubuis7597]

Superb restoration.

[@cricketbat09]

Great restoration and video.

[@andrewaway]

Nice Joe David.

[@Pixie586]

Another cracking job. Love it! Susannah

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Susannah, much appreciated ... David

[@piloto5248]

i am not into this hobby but i like to see the restorations job well done.....

[@stevecook7984]

Awesome restoration sir.

[@gatecrasher7509]

You speak like a proper Englishman! Great restoration. You car guys inspire me to do the same. Keep up the good work!!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks for your kind comments - glad you feel inspired ... David

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Great video. I liked and subbed to your channel thanks for sharing 😃👍

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks very much for your sub. Glad you liked the video ... David

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

David Hyde you’re welcome. I enjoyed it much 👍

[@jonoedwards4195]

Sick! Takes me back to when Chocolate didn't taste like the rubbery vinyl wrappers it comes in these days? Beauty Dave, brilliant work.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Jono, much appreciated ... david

[@trainsontuesday]

Another beautiful job David. These are becoming addictive. Add my name to those that like the floor patina, it's like a mark of respect. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. Regards, David.

[@davidwilliams1201]

Gr8 restoration. I had never seen that Austin can in THE USA

[@reivax58]

Nice !

[@ericshaw4018]

Thanks David. I'll have a look around for some models .

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

David, Outstanding work. sympathetic is the right way for old Dinky's no doubt. I love the history these older toy's show and leaving some of their past is spot on. Keep up the video's very enjoyable. Cheers' and Merry Christmas John

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John, wishing you a happy Christamas too ... David

[@chongtak]

Nice job sir.

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome restoration!!! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2019!!! Cheers Onno.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Onno, Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you ... David

[@solomonsilal3180]

Nice one

[@mattysmetaldetectingsouthwales]

Yet another fine example of your marvellous craftmanship David ,season`s greetings my friend,ATB Matty :)

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Matty, top comment - Have a good Christmas ... David

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

😁Have a great 2019! 🌞

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks - Happy New Year to you too ... David

[@birdie399]

Very interesting video. Great result.

[@brianartillery]

Very nice indeed.

[@marcosantoniomontecinosore1662]

Excelente trabajo lo felicito aprecio el cuidado y aprecio a estos pequeños carros que algun niño tuvo en sus manos y que hoy se admira de esta restauracion .GRACIAS

[@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411]

Hi David, I have been watching your restorations and they are really excellent. I wish I had kep all my old Dibky toys. I had about 70 of them but they were handed down to my brother and then disappeared. Happy new year. .............................John

[@strange-universe]

Hi David, another great job! For those axle ends, how about a dab of rubber masking? As far as the number mismatch, it just adds more to the flavor. Oh, and I am in agreement on leaving the baseplate as such. The many years it took to attain that look have deserved to be preserved, especially the patina in this instance.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, appreciate your comments - It's exactly how I feel about the baseplate ... David

[@davidlegault2749]

Wonderful 🍺

[@bobtraub9945]

I just love the English pronunciation of decal! And Nestles!

[@RailwayWorld]

Nice work David - I agree too on the base patina, nice touch. If you haven't already got a copy, I would highly recommend a book to you "Dinky Toys" by Dominique Pascal. It is a French publication with French text, however the entire book (440 + pages !) is almost exclusively color photos of all the Dinky's ever made, arranged neatly by Make, and shows many of the color variations and details, along with reprints of some of the original Dinky colour catalogs. It's well worth the 30 euros or so. Wish you a Merry Christmas & I look forward to more of your super Resto films ! Felix

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Felix, I will look into this, sounds a great book and useful too. Appreciate the comments, Merry Christmas to you ... David

[@LTSJR1]

We don’t see many Dingy Toys here in the USA , if we do they are very expensive. Your work turned out very nice.

[@CyberpunkV2077]

Fantastic

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks James, appreciate the comment ... David

[@CyberpunkV2077]

David Hyde your most welcome and it’s great to see you going to the effort to restore these dinky toys, keep up the good work

[@PELICULASCRISTIANASYMAS]

excelente trabajo

[@SenorZorrozzz]

I’ve restored Hubleys. They were made a few hundred miles from where I once lived. I’ve used tooth brushes too!

[@tonycox5625]

Hi David, I've restored lots of dinkys and always try to leave the base plates original and sometimes other parts as well as it shows the sort of life they've had.We probably all have different ways of doing things ,but keeping them alive is the main thing.Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thankkd Tony, much appreciated Happy Chritsmas ... David

[@Babybugex]

I like the bottom retaining the patina.. Nice and very English. I subbed. I enjoy you and MMM. Cheers.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks for the sub Orge, much appreciated. Flattered you like my channel and MMM. I enjoy watching Marty at work too. Thanks for the comments ... David

[@serviceaclimat9738]

Muy bueno. David...!!!! Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina. 👌 😍

[@davidhyde4329]

Muchas gracias, aprecio tu muy amable comentario ... David 👍

[@burningb2439]

Perfect..great job..last time I saw one of these wee cars was the saloon version in my Uncles garage covered in a layer of dust n dirt and car parts n rubbish..still a great viewing and inspirational.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@TINY5BB]

Great to watch thank you

[@shaunsandiford9048]

You do a fabulous job

[@philhathaway708]

Great to see other peoples techniques. I always use an etch primer before the filler primer, as I find it makes the model much more resistant to chipping afterwards.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Phil, I will look into this, appreciate the advice ... David

[@everonrailways8399]

13,000 views! Good lord! You struck viewer gold with these vehicle videos. Congrats.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, yes I truly can't believe it myself. Appreciate the comment ... David

[@LTSJR1]

Wonderful job 😎😎

[@myavo]

Such a nice restoration..