Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys Double Decker Buses no/290. 1954/63

[@kearbearpoorstorationtoys]

Buses turned out super great! You did an awesome job. Awesome patience with decals. Really cool set. 👍😎

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much. Save it if you can

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

The joys of restoring...Got there in the end.....❤

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Brian

[@diecastRR]

Great renovation, looks beautiful. All the best

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

AWESOMENESSSSSSSS !!!! Unbelievable restoration. WOW X 2 . Mike Espo .

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Mike glad you enjoyed this one all the best Martin

[@robertdragoff6909]

In spite of the problems with the decals, both buses came out pretty good. So good job big guy!

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Robert it's really appreciated my friend

[@hellboy1959]

what a lovely neat and complimentary pair came out really well and look great nice one 👍👍👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Neil I appreciate it my friend

[@septiccalling8341]

Very smart, they look great 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻 Those decals were a pain. I had it before, on a bus coincidentally, so now, if I buy decals, I always give them a flah over with the acrylic varnish and let it dry before application. Juat a little bit less fragile. Especially the longer ones like those! I would definitely have invented some new, descriptive and warming words in that situation! 🤬

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much ,that's good advice I shall try that when I get a replacement set ,allthe best Martin

[@christophersteer505]

Your right Mart," warts and all " it's great to have the human element in your shows and have a chuckle when thing's don't always go as planned, great entertainment, keep up the mishap content, all the best, Rob, London boy.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Chris yes it makes it more human don't you think all the best Martin

[@glynstimpson]

Hello Martin great video great restoration as always very informative thanks very much hope you and your family are keeping well regards Glyn

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Glyn glad you liked it my friend, all the best Martin

[@metalman4141]

Absolutely fantastic, having worked on buses all my working life I found this to be my favourite video so far well done Martin great job

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Beautiful tandem of double deckers, Martin. So satisfying to watch you work your magic. I enjoyed this a lot. All the best! 🍁☕👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Andrew for the kind words

[@willydahm-di1rx]

Great job Martin on the buses. I like that you show how difficult decals are as I have had the same problems with them braking or folding and I had to go and order new ones. Telling others about the different grilles and dates is great as it takes time to learn the different models and cast variations.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much willy for the kind words it's really appreciated my friend

[@charlie418791]

It's so cool to watch the transformation. Awesome work. 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Charlie it means a lot 👍

[@connect4glyn]

Good morning Martin . It was because of these buses my interest in restoring models started . I have plenty of these and have done them in many liverys . These two look fantastic . Well done .

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend it means a lot 👍

[@IncredibleGears]

Double perfect job! I really like the way you choose colors, everything is harmonious!

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@andysgaragediecastrestorations]

Great resto. Sometimes you just have to keep going against the odds. Well done.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Andy

[@PaulRestorer]

Beautiful restoration on both Martin, All the Best Paul

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Paul it's much appreciated my friend

[@jesterger]

Hey Martin. It's good to show the struggles that occure when restoring these toys. It's not as easy as it looks and there is a big learning curve for us that haven't been doing it as long. When you see the end results of what can be achieved, you know the struggle is worth it.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Gerry for your kind words it's much appreciated brother

[@jeffbaker2897]

Decaling can be a pain at times Martin, I definitely feel your pain with decaling model trains( the number boards), same problem old decals crumbling apart, you really did a beautiful restoration on both buses , enjoyed the restoration, take care my friend, looking forward to the next one.👋😎🚙🚗🚐🚐

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Jeff ,it doesn't happen often but when it does its really frustrating. All the best Martin

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Thumbs up number 30👍, on the buses, staring Reg Varni and Martin dare 😂,you remember that show 🙃 awesome job on the buses Martin, I'll get you butler 😂 Cheers🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 KC 🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧😎😊👍

[@martindaredare]

Cheers KC ,yes it was a great TV series lots of laughs. All the best Martin

[@nigelford936]

Cracking looking pair of buses when you've restored them mate

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Nigel I appreciate it my friend

[@tommacmillan2504]

Phew Martin, I was putting those decals on with you! Refreshing to know that even you have problems with decals! Just about to apply the BOAC bus long ones. Fingers crossed. Great job thank you.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Tom ,I hope your decals went on OK for you .

[@mickmanly1479]

Excellent work as always,well done 😊😊😊😊

[@martindaredare]

Cheers mick 👍

[@kevintookey2469]

Lovely job Martin they look fantastic I know waterslide decals can be tricky had it myself but worth it in the end

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Kevin it's really appreciated

[@dennismllerosbck2476]

Cool, Awesome work , love it.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Come out good Martin. I actually purchased two dinky buses from eBay auction. I was winning on another lot from same seller and though I make low offer on the buses. Well I won the buses and not other one. Not really into buses. But got make the best of it. Cheers Graham

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Graham yeah it happens that way sometimes, I get quite a few that I didn't really want but git them anyway 😀

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

@@martindaredare I usually do. But I think them for a DMC event. I think they r only dinky I have.

[@jg24diecast41]

Oy Vei!!! I feel for you sir. With my lack of patience those Dinkys would have been bouncing off the shed walls! LOL But you won the war in the end and they turned out sharp looking.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@geoffmower8729]

Hi Martin what a great transformation they came up looking like new. On my laptop the red looks bright but on my video projector it looks darker. The green looks like a grey green on the lappy and a bit darker and greener on the projector. either way they look great well done. Bummer about the first decal though and having to bye some more decals but I suppose another bus might turn up in the future. We have an old transport museum over here and they have one of those old busses on display it's a pity it's run down and not operating but they do have an assortment of old electric trams and a stretch of track about a mile long and you can jump on and off of the different trams all day. I love that type of thing. There's also a railway and air museum I got to sit in a Spitfire there but had to pay to do it. In Perth there is another air museum and they have a Lancaster there but they wanted $100 dollars to climb through the plane up to the cockpit but that was to much for me. Catch you on Wednesday mate the highlight of my week seeing your video in my in box.👍🏻

[@frasermartin6728]

How sweet are those double deckers, Martin? They look great, despite the tribulations. I remember having one of these - and travelling on them to school! I reckon the defleeted stuff was pressed into School Run service because no one else would travel in those creaky old half-cabs! Bugger on the decals but well saved where you could. Happy memories!

[@martindaredare]

Cheers fraser yeah it happens now and again. You just have to do what we do best, and that's to make the best of it .

[@steaminglion4067]

Iv been waiting ages for you to do a Bus and what do you know 2 come along together 😂 They look good together Martin they compliment Eachother. 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend glad you enjoyed it .

[@18Reading71]

Well done with those pesky decals Martin. Great job.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@ianb6415]

Nice job Martin and a lovely paint finish. I heard that Dunlops can breakdown a little but they should be fine now they've been "DENOVA". All the best from Ian b & the girls.

[@martindaredare]

Nice one I like it ,thanks very much my friend

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job Martin 👍🏻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Mark it's really appreciated

[@chrisparkinson1351]

Great work Martin, I didn't realise I could hold my breath that long whilst you battled with the decals 😨 Maybe a word to Black Square's quality control officials on the fragility of the decals is in order 😡 All the best to you all. Cheers Chris 👍🏻🇦🇺🍻🏆🎯

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Chris, I have dropped them a line recently, normal not a problem. All the best Martin

[@Diecastoutlaw]

Hi Martin 2 fantastic restorations there mate shame about the decals. Love them old buses👏 well done 👍

[@martindaredare]

Cheers luke yeah you win some you lose some but we got there in the end.

[@ianhow100]

Did have a go at one of these when I 1st started out. Did notice the lack of clearance under the chassis. Alway got nervous at decal stage. Like you, I've had a few fails

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Ian ,yes there isn't a lot of ground clearance on these buses . Some decals are definitely worse then others . All the best Martin

[@seamybmw]

Fantastic results Martin unlucky with the decals been there done that the colors looks amazing very well done ready for the display case 👍👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@SoMoDiecast]

Fantastic restorations Martin!

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Ron 🍻

[@ramblers69]

Beautiful restoration on both Martin, decals can be a bugger at times, Cheers mate

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Tom ,yes it can be frustrating at times .all the best

[@deanaustin996]

Nice pair a restoration there Martin shame about the decals these things are sent to test us great work as always

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Dean ,yes it was a shame but not the end of the world. All the best Martin

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Martin decals can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but you did a fantastic job brother ❤😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Shawn, yes it can be very frustrating at times all the best Martin

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

Two busses to nowhere then. Bugga that decals issue. But turned out well Cheers JV

[@martindaredare]

Cheers JV yeah it was a bit annoying, but we got there in the end

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

They ended up great, Martin! I have a 290 that's even in a worse state. I ordered the wrong decals (for the 29C), so as soon as I have the right decals I might give it a go.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Johan, if you get them from black square just be mindful thay will be thin .

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

@@martindaredareThanks for the tip!

[@crapaudnicksdiecastrenovat1739]

Heck, you had a right old time of it with these two, but got there in the end, I wonder if spraying the decals with lacquer the day before applying them would help to make them a bit stronger, I know you can’t tell how they are going to be until you start to put them on. Nice double restoration despite the setbacks, very nice detailing as always on the front grills, great job👍 All the best, Nick🐸🐸

[@martindaredare]

Thanks nick ,yeah it was a frustrating Restoration this time round ,and I think your right about putting a clear coat over the decals before using them ,especially these. And of course don't drop the bloody thing 🙄 all the best Martin

[@moonman19]

niceee

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@TimeRider]

Impressive...

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much

[@geoffmower8729]

Hi Mate I just heard another one..... I bought my wife a car for Christmas but she didn't like it. She said she wants something that will go from zero to 160 in about 2 seconds. So I bought her some bathrooms scales.😂😂🤣🤣

[@martindaredare]

😂😂😂 Nice one ,thanks Geoff

[@lackodhr.5303]

🤗👍👌👏

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@lackodhr.5303]

@@martindaredare welcome dear Marty 🤗 always happy to see Your videos 👍

[@lesbird2074]

There is a third version of the 290. It has an AEC radiator but not the same as the early one. It seems to be fairly rare. It employs a different assembly in that the rear wheel arches are part of the body not the chassis. It seems that, for some strange reason, Dinky changed the basic castings and then changed them back again.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much, I vaguely remember something about that I will try and look it up . Thanks for the information my friend

[@ThePhosphater]

Pity about the decals, but you did a great job.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much. Yeah, it's OK. I can get another set all the best Martin

[@anthonyobersteller1556]

Martin you had the patience of a Saint with those decals they should not fall apart like that you did not use a lot of water poor quality from black stock.😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Anthony, it happens from time to time very frustrating though. All the best Martin

[@lotharrenz4621]

two buses for the price of... two? XD nice colours here. and I also had a struggle with too-thin decals before. the worst crumbled into tiny pieces while sticking to the model like the devil sticks to the innocent soul... the other end were ancient, glass-hard decals from an old Lindberg kit that refused to crumble. but still stick to it. I shall handle that model carefully. :) the green bus looked like it got dipped into a bowl of car paint-without-hardener, or else the big lump inside would already be hard as glass. also, who would repaint the inside of the front and the axle like that? :)

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Lothar, yeah the decals can be so frustrating at times especially with the older model kits ,that Green paint was really thick in places amazing it came apart . All the best Martin

[@mikeking2539]

Can you get a different supplier of decals/transfers? As the quality of the ones you are showing us in this video are imo, not really of merchandisable quality ! It's ok to say these things happen but they should not be happening, we pay good money for these products and they are not up to the job! But well done for sticking with it and getting the red bus sorted in the end.

[@martindaredare]

Hi Mike, there are some other suppliers but it's weather thay have what you need ,but I am getting a few contacts within the community that can help with homemade decals. All the best Martin

[@gazp2194]

Now i know why i dont film my own restorations 😂. My language would get me banned in these circumstances

[@martindaredare]

😂😂 yep it's difficult to hold your tounge sometimes

[@gravesendaustralia]

Fares please or the inspector will come after you while you're at three cemetery gates

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Michael 🍻

[@terrybeechener5992]

Old and and decrepit .very little to detail, in fact,no detail at all.no interior and little external details.not my idea of a resto.see you next week.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Terry