DINKY Restoration No. 715 Beechcraft Baron C55 1968

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Marty, I always loved my Beechcraft but it has remained in that condition for years and years nagging me to restore it. I knew in the end I would never do it and so it could not be in better hands than your own. I am SO pleased you have it and so pleased that you have done the job that I could not do. A massive smile on my face!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Dean! - So pleased that you watched this video and approve. You certainly did a great job as a kid in wrecking this beautiful model. We were all so stupid when we were young and seldom appreciated the details and work that went into theses toys! - Have a happy Christmas from Marty and family! ;)

[@tarzan8575]

That's true but the makers of this model accomplished their goal. They gave a child some wonderful hours of playtime and some great memories.

[@melvyncox3361]

What a fantastic job Marty.Absolutely better than new.Kevin managed to land it OK then.So funny❤😎👍!

[@kshatriya1414]

This is wholesome

[@doublenickelbob]

It doesn't matter what brand of diecast you makeover people will get tips and ideas from your videos. Keep them coming Marty.

[@greensun5998]

I always like the outtakes at the end they really show how relaxing the hobby can be. :D

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

If people only knew the frustration and failures that have occurred over the years!! - They would never take this hobby up!!

[@MrZip-yo7lm]

True, but we're glad you did.

[@r.vaughn532]

Oh, but that feeling of satisfaction when finished.

[@thomasewing2656]

My audio was out so all I saw was a bandage appear and figured: "Kevin!"

[@TheSteamLocomotive]

I understand the frustration of working with small parts. My choice of vocabulary would make a sailor blush when I encounter an angry moment.

[@rickpalo1]

Very impressed with your workmanship & patience.

[@steelscooter]

I use to have this Dinky plane, we flew all over the world together - to the back garden, the front garden and up and down the stairs. Happy days. 🙂

[@GaryRowlands]

yes same here.

[@johnkelley9877]

I cannot believe how great it turned out. It looks brand new! I rate this makeover with the crushed dump truck you did. Both took a great deal of work to restore. The paint is beautiful and stickers look really good and I am impressed with how well you designed and made them . Thanks for sharing this as it was great to see the model brought back into flying condition again.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks John it really makes a difference to hear this kind of feedback, it's what makes me continue!

[@johnkelley9877]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers I noticed your soldering skills have really improved too. The Muggy Weld looks like a great product.

[@geoffquickfall]

My favourite dinky as a kid. Ended up flying one as my first job flying. Of course now I need to find one to restore! Great job Marty. Now I fly the 787 from Vancouver to Melbourne! Cheers!

[@kenreeve32]

Thanks for showing all the great techniques!

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

The dents in the tail and fins was caused when I threw the plane out the upstairs window, hoping it would fly. It had everything that real planes had, propellers, an engine, wings and a cockpit, I was so surprised when it failed to stay airborne. It hit the ground rather hard and I lost the engine covers and one propeller on the very first try.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Curses! Foiled AGAIN! 😂

[@geoffreykeane4072]

I look forward to it’s upcoming “Air Crash Investigation” episode!

[@eugenepolan1750]

Were you any more successful the 2nd or 3rd tries?

[@Tim_3100]

Bet you were quite upset when it broke after a failed flight

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Disappointed rather. I had expected that it really could fly.

[@roger8750]

I enjoy watching your videos old chap. You are an artist, genius and comedian.

[@captainvector]

I own & fly a full-size version of this model, and fondly remember the Dinky that I had as a kid. The plastic engine covers (cowlings) were the first thing to get lost; nowadays it’s rare to run across a Dinky Baron that still has them. Your mention of expensive parts holds true in the full-size models as well. All aircraft parts are expensive, but Beechcraft is notorious for expensive parts pricing. At least they still make them! The hatch on the nose is primarily a baggage bay, although mine also has some avionics mounted there as well as the aircraft’s batteries. The bump atop the cabin is an air vent, although it’s not as pronounced on the full-size model as on the Dinky. Most Barons from this time period (late 1960s and 1970s) would have had a large “flying V” antenna mounted on the roof just ahead of that vent, but I imagine that Dinky omitted that detail because it would have been rather finicky to produce and easily broken. The light on the tail is an anti collision beacon; these were usually red. Sometimes there was a second rotating beacon on the belly. There would have been a white navigation light on the tip of the tailcone, along with the standard red & green ones on the wingtips. Mine has the taxi light in the tip of the nose; on newer versions this was moved to the nose gear for better illumination and to make room for a radar antenna in the nose. As you speculated, the rear two seats are somewhat smaller than the front four, and are best used by children. The access to these seats is pretty tight, and best accomplished through the rear baggage door. As someone else previously mentioned, these seats as well as the middle row can be removed to make room for cargo, and on later stretched models they can be arranged facing each other, with a small table between. A Baron is a really nice flying aircraft; the real ones do it better than this poor Dinky. Another commenter mentioned Sky King and his Cessna 310; the Baron was the Beechcraft competitor. Apologies for the long-winded comment, but thanks for a beautiful Baron makeover! Merry Christmas to you and Julie (oh, and Kevin too)! P.S. Mechanics working on the real ones use the same vocabulary as your out takes! I figure it’s an extra $50 every time I hear one of those words!

[@N312RB]

CaptainVector Beechcraft: you can buy better but you can't buy more expensive

[@pilot2906]

Our fleet (ProCharter Zambia) has the oldest commercially operated D55 in the world. I have about 500 hrs on it. Reg 9J-MJS . 22000 hrs that we know of...and used to be a BA training aircraft in the UK. Love flying it when I get a trip...and go into all manner of bush strips, so I watched this with keen interest!! Yes, also has the V antenna and the taxi light in the nose. The model is pretty close to the original except the rear undercarrairge which is a little to far rearwards....to offset Im sure the lack of engine weight and let the plane sit on its wheels and not on its bum! The first plane restoration I have seen....and loved the rebuild! Thank you!

[@pilot2906]

In my opinion...and I have flown most brands, Beech IS expensive...BUT...the quality and feel from Beech..from the Baron to the King Air, is unsurpassed. You can feel it in every fibre when you operate the types.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Excellent post, very interesting to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to point out some details of the real thing. Marty.

[@aafkebotting4230]

Amasing what can be done . My hobby is metal detecting , finding old metal toys is common. At one time I had a person that would buy all my old pieces and parts. He had a scrap yard of cast cars and toys. He would pick the best pieces and use them to restore that item . he allways amased me with his craftmanship and detail

[@kjamison5951]

If a project doesn’t give you grief, you feel less satisfaction when it’s done. All art is pain. Spectacular restoration, Marty!

[@50goingon15]

And at about the twenty minute mark a bandaid appears on your finger. Who knew that matchbox makeovers was such a dangerous undertaking. Beautiful restoration paid for with sweat and blood ... and patron contributions. Thank you once again for such an entertaining video.

[@peterouwersloot]

I’m a Dinky Toys restorer myself but your makeovers started me doing Matchbox makovers as well. Thank you for your great vids. I even adopted Marty’s method on the axles. I’ve learned a lot from you! 😎

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Love the non-matchbox projects from time to time, it is a tasty treat to enjoy. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@TheLoxxxton]

"I'm happy with that!" very nice job. I don't mind other models apart from matchbox it makes a nice change. Also different vehicles are a nice to see as well.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I might throw another one in from time to time to keep my channel fresh and interesting. They will always be of the same era ie 1950 to 1969 ish.

[@trainsinpoland]

No need for an apology Marty. This was a brilliant makeover of a severely damaged model. The end result is fantastic.

[@manthony1956]

Great job, Marty. I am amazed Dinky went through the effort to paint the Continental engines gold, but the color is generally accurate. The Baron continues in production to this day, nearly sixtiy years after it was introduced. They retail for about 1.5 million dollars, U.S. If only your model were so valuable.

[@fergusontea]

Watching your videos is a kind of therapy for me. Love listening to you natter on about these toys. 🤗

[@glorfendell2967]

Excellent paint job, and once again your ingenuity on the wheel repair and tail was great to watch.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Bill appreciate your comment!

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

This restoration was certainly a challenge. The result has become beautiful. Will be a quiet Sunday now that Kevin is flying.

[@andrewcornish5858]

Brought back some great memories Marty, top job. Had this one as a youngster, biggest problem was losing the engine covers every time it was played with.

[@birdie399]

Brilliant result after a lot of skilful work. Thanks.

[@toonman1971]

Beautifully Done!!

[@ezerod1858]

I love the way that you fix the tail, at the end of the video looks like never been broke, excellent work

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you very much!

[@caesarillion]

Wow. A lot more than just a repaint. The master's hand! Thanks again, Paul in Thailand

[@daverage4729]

Fabulous job Marty. I love how it originally looked like a plane that had crashed into the jungle complete with rust and busted wings and tail fins, and now looks fresh off the factory floor.

[@railtrolley]

Superb work. That one was a mess and needed restoring. Nothing wrong with restoring other brands of diecasts. It's a bit late now, but the non spinning propellers mentioned at 27:52 could be placed in a drill chuck, and a very small file applied to the prop shaft - to turn the shaft down, in the part where it goes through the engine nacelle casting.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

You know what I'm going to try to push them out from the rear of the prop shaft and give this ago!

[@railtrolley]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Good luck. Even just filing the paint off the prop shaft will make a difference to the diameter. It's a bit like turning down a piece in a lathe.

[@srh1101]

Thanks Marty, I really enjoyed that restoration. Made a real nice change to see something different being brought back to its former glory

[@volktales7005]

Totally enjoyed that, as usual. The few Dinky toys I had as a kid were well loved, too. Those "jewel" headlights were cool, and my Mom's old button collection provided suitable replacements when necessary!

[@dennischamberlin9995]

Marty! One of if not your best makeovers. This makeover truly shows your talents. I know that Lesney is your Bread an Butter(Australian translation :Toast and Vegemite)makeovers but you do all so well. Keep stretching yourself to other diecast makeovers . Your fans love all your work, not just Lesney.

[@pablojones5613]

Awesome. I am actually restoring a Dinky E.J. Holden at the moment. It has jewelled head and tail lights, an opening bonnet and boot, and working steering. It will be a beautiful thing when it's finished.

[@wholoveskitty]

Than you for this channel. Even though I’m a girl, I loved matchbox vehicles when I was a kid in the 60’s and 70’s. I broke my leg in 2 places this week, because 2020, and I enjoy watching the restorations of these vehicles. 😊

[@chrismsimracing]

You should expand to restoring all brands of old vehicles-this was great

[@thomasewing2656]

Marty is showing how it's done, alright, but please stick with the vintage Lesney.

[@johnwilliams2711]

Beautiful work Marty. Dinky is another nostalgic brand for original Matchbox lovers. 😍👍

[@keokigray4199]

The engines in Barons are manufactured by Continental Motors, and the factory engine color is indeed gold. Nice detail work, there.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

That makes sense of the fact that the originals were painted gold. I thought it was just some idea from Dinky to make their model look a bit flashier.

[@freemansfocus]

Great video, and a beautiful restoration! The outtakes were unexpected, and the best!

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Outstanding finished project! You have tackled so many techniques and solved so many problems in this casting! Congfats!

[@gutsngorrrr]

These Dinky aeroplanes seemed so much better than the Matchbox because they made a much better effort with the undercarriage, it's so much more realistic. As ever a great restoration.

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

Up up and away with my beautiful beechcraft airplane, what a restoration 👍

[@Tomeleck]

You are an amazingly patient and talented gentleman indeed. Thank you for posting. --Tom LLAP

[@sofhispalis]

One of the most beautiful models you worked...

[@Liam1H]

I've got to say, as impressed as I am with your restoration skills in bringing these little jewels back, I'm equally impressed with your use of digital resources for replicating decals or full 3d parts as well as your video editing skills. How you put Kevin in that cockpit is beyond me. Excellent as always!

[@Nicadeemas]

It's 06:30 here in the UK. I'm glad I woke up early today

[@dalerobertson9394]

I like that you put time and patience into a model. It turned out like new. It's like you felt that it deserved to be a new toy again. Great job. I'm happy with that!

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

Wow, it came out beautiful Marty, it doesn't matter which brand you are doing its always awesome to see and the end result is amazing.

[@flyingtoday]

Lots of fun watching. I have been collecting Dinky aeroplanes since I was a kid in the 1950's. I do have a collection of pre-war and post war birds. I have flown the real Barons as a pro pilot, good flying birds!

[@mug9468]

Another amazing makeover. Looks brandnew when finished.

[@scifieric]

Excellent restoration, Sir! It is a pleasure to watch your work. Some of us "hobby" vicariously through your channel.

[@Bob-fy9ie]

Marty, your outtakes are as priceless as the actual makeovers! Thanks for the laughs.

[@joeholloway1386]

Great restoration and a nice change up from the cars.

[@cannyuk]

I like the fact you've done something else other than a Matchbox, and what an amazing you you've done too. Who'd have thought it would have looked that good when you started it.

[@neilhaas6024]

I enjoyed this video nice plane aircraft

[@Nickillik]

For some reason I love it whenever Marty says "transparency" :)

[@descendantsofgrayskull1914]

Wow! I'm amazed at the transformation from a scrapped plane to a beauty. Thanks for another entertaining video Marty

[@murrij]

Wow! This came out great. What a heck of a lot of work! $5.00 Patreon supporter here. I'm glad it's enabling you to do great restorations like this. Thanks Marty for brightening up a drab Sunday morning here in the States.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Than you so much murrij! - I need you guys!

[@michaeldean4704]

Nice job, Marty. As a pilot myself, I'd proud as a peacock to have that Baron sitting in my hangar.

[@marleenhoncoop4188]

It’s still a MATCHBOX make over, love the touch

[@tellege08]

Jam up job! Great restoration!

[@ianr]

Best makeover yet Marty, you should do more Dinky/Corgi models.🙂👍

[@mitchellambrose2293]

Marty, don't apologize for not making over a matchbox, this was a great makeover! Keep up the great work!

[@randybattles7728]

Man you are a genius at this. Thank you for this great video!

[@paulcooper2897]

That restoration turned out very nice! Thank you for sharing.

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

Yes the Real Continental Engines are Gold. Amazing the Gears look Pretty Accurate . Nose lockers in the right spot Good Job. Yep We are Working here today at Beechcraft Flight Department. Nice Job!!!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Great to here that they are still in production, much like Boeing I guess!?

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers We are apart of Textron now. The little nose light that was from the 50s. We sell but not a much as in past years. Idk if thats good or bad. The crew that makes them, We Are All Getting Older. Well Thanks for Showing a little bit of Our World. Nice Paint work. Thats why I watch

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

Amazing makeover Marty! You are truly an artist.

[@peterouwersloot]

Great job, Marty! 👍🏻🔝

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Peter!

[@KKEM641]

Quite a craftsmanship, and a steady hand. Good job.

[@timburnette5914]

Great restoration Marty! It looks brand new!! I just can’t say enough about how awesome it is! Fantastic job!

[@deanmei]

An excellent professional restoration video! Thank you!

[@thatsdavid2u]

That was challenging...Beautiful work, as always!

[@carolyngames7705]

Beautiful workmanship! Well done!

[@DieCastRestos]

Outstanding, as ever I hasten to add, Marty. It's got great proportions, a really beautiful little model.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

It sure is a beauty, i can only imagine what it looked like straight out of the box at Christmas 1968!

[@donwalsh9426]

Looks great! Good addition to the line!

[@davidneilson3508]

Fantastic restoration, it turned out awesome. You really worked some magic on this one. 👍👍😊

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks David, comments make it all worthwhile!

[@mikeday62]

Nice job Marty! I was ten years old living in Wichita Kansas in 1966. The Beechcraft factory where the Baron was built was only a few miles from our house. We went on a tour inside that factory.

[@georgecunningham9175]

Dinky, Matchbox - no matter! Your extraordinary talents and ingenuity appear to work equally on either. This was a particularly difficult restore, and watching you overcome some of the inherent issues was entertaining as well as amazing. Thanks for the "morning coffee" video, mate!

[@lesbird2074]

Most people would probably thrown that model away but it just shows what ingenuity and determination can achieve. An excellent result.

[@stimpy_thecat]

"I feel like a panda trying to pick up a bowling ball" I KNEW I was going to hear that sentence today 😂

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[@TheMainecadillacman]

Most impressive makeover so far...fantastic!!

[@thomasewing2656]

Have you seen his Bedford Tipper re-do? Heroic with over 1 million views!

[@Jeremymidgley1]

Your best production so far 🙃

[@Grundag]

Good Morning, Marty! You are without a doubt, the PLASMO of the miniature Diecast Hobbying World. ;o)

[@solitairesmith3553]

What a GLORIOUS RESTORATION. I LOVE IT:)

[@wraith20072007]

Super job of restoring this Plane.

[@keithjones37]

looks great, I think you did a perfect job

[@frankjones4950]

Great Matchb...er.. Dinky Makeover. Nice change of pace. It's amazing how many expletives are thrown around doing something we enjoy sooo much😉

[@TFfangeek]

This restoration really took flight. :D

[@memesintensifies8013]

Not funny did laugh :)

[@TFfangeek]

@@memesintensifies8013 Thanks. :D

[@memesintensifies8013]

TFfangeek your welcome:D

[@2H80vids]

Yep, these videos have really taken off. I'll get my coat.😬

[@TFfangeek]

@@2H80vids Ha ha ha. :)

[@petejohnson8590]

Fantastic, was a boy again, you are a genius sir, I was in my mind that boy running around the table, making engine noises, lol. Thank you I loved watching you work. ✅👍🌟

[@andrewrice1783]

The 'avionics cover' is actually a luggage storeage area. Very nice restoration.

[@daviddunn3285]

I think its okay that its not a matchbox; there are many models out there that could deserve a new lease in life. And as always a great job! Looks fantastic!

[@ralphwest8156]

Amazing renovation Marty' my bro had the Baron in the 70's

[@bobbrienza1760]

Beautiful restoration

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

This was an awesome restoration , Marty !!!!!!!!! So enjoyable to watch you you work , Sir. Also have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!

[@damiandighton5199]

I love that you used my local paper the NT News. Thank you for another great tutorial. From Damo, Humpty Doo, NT, Australia

[@jarrodminogue9244]

That's amazing marty... your skills improve and develop with every resto

[@colinfischer3628]

I own and fly one of these aircraft in real life. The bump on the top is an air vent thats controllable from the cabin to bring ram air into the cabin. The door at the front is the forward cargo bay. The level of detail on this model is incredible - I can point out all the details that are also present on my real one. Good job on the restoration.

[@davepass7330]

Hi Marty, great job as always. The dental instrument with the spoon end is an excavator - used for digging decay out of rotten teeth, they come in a range of sizes. The very smallest are great for cleaning out windscreen washer nozzles! All the best for the festive season from an old retired dentist.

[@haroldellis9721]

I have this plane too, from my youth. The engine covers are long gone, the props didn't last long, and it has seen better days, but it is not quite that bad. Happy memories.

[@subzerodragon110]

Car or not it's a lovely restoration with a blooper highlight 💜💜

[@tecumsah1460]

That is a nice Dinky model. Great choice and excellent makeover. Thanks Marty.