MATCHBOX Restoration 62b Commer Radio Rentals Van 1963

[@dungtrumpet5490]

Nearly 12:30am here in Canada, I'm ready for bed, and all of a sudden a Marty video pops up. Now I guess I'll be up till past 1am because any Marty restoration is always compulsive viewing.

[@thomascalton3067]

The only time I've been thankful for daylight saving time. Get an extra hour of sleep here in the states

[@Remington-T800]

Same here

[@tygrkhat4087]

@@Remington-T800 The clock on my computer says 1:15, but all the rest of my clocks say 12:15.

[@jurgenblust2042]

Little imperfections give personality to the model. Great makeover!

[@michaelhall736]

I agree.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Same here... 😀👍🏼

[@wintergrrrl5399]

I subbed to you. :()

[@SuperSmelly44]

Marty brilliant job sir - don’t beat yourself up about minor imperfections that is what makes makeovers just perfect - love the daily record article on John smeaton a real Glasgow hero and radio rentals was a tv and radio hire shop in Scotland when I was young think they are all gone now ! Keep up the fab work marty

[@leorumley8132]

It's what weekends are made for, a cup of tea sat in bed and watching Martys Matchbox Makeover, doesn't get much better than that. Beautiful little restoration, near perfect on the colour match too. Next up to look forward to, Martys midweek unbox in.

[@Mattube1964]

Marty. Don't sweat the small stuff mate. Truth is, I wouldn't have noticed anything if you didn't mention it. The models look 100% on what you start with once finished. You are a master at your art. Keep up the excellent work.

[@octane613]

Marty, my god man. Stop being so hard on yourself! We don't hold you to a schedule and your models always come out great!

[@unclenolly3207]

Tyler Coates Well said 👍

[@chrism5859]

I like watching these videos when I have the time. I have 60 or so original 1960’s matchbox cars in two original cases and at least 40 are in excellent condition. There are a few that need restoration and I am tempted to try your techniques.

[@stevekitt52]

I used to work for Radio Rentals as a TV engineer back in the day. Dents and bumps were commonplace on the majority of the service vehicles. Nice refurb job as always.

[@lostonwallace1396]

Thanks to you, Marty, I'm now collecting these original Lesney Matchbox Series cars. I have 3 nice Bedford Evening News vans, a Rentaset van, a Mercedes Ambulance, a Snow-trac, with several more on the way like a Coca-Cola Truck, BP Explorer, a Bedford Milk Truck, and a Commer Ice Cream van. I really enjoy your restorations, and thank you for sharing your hobby interest with me. I learn a lot about these vehicles from watching.

[@petervanneuss7432]

Best starter for a day, watching Marty restoring a Matchbox!

[@caesarillion]

Beautiful casting and a fitting fine paint job. Thanks again from Thailand

[@urnotmyhero]

Oh Marty it's beautiful! I always like hearing you say, 'I'm happy with that!' and I hope you can see that you should be on this one too.

[@Trev0r98]

This and 2 other channels are in my top 3 KZbin channels. This is quite possibly #1. Sometimes I just listen for the music track to relax & get centered...I loop it. I wish I could find out what this music is. Just so incredibly relaxing & upbeat.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Background Music: 'Paradise' by Misael Gauna. Music downloaded from 'Free Background Music'. Website - www.freebackgroundmusic.co.uk

[@Trev0r98]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers You are the man. Thanks, Mr. Marty - and Kevin, too. I just hope he called a neighbor to help get that ladder back up for you before sundown -

[@johnangus9154]

Great make over, don't worry about the odd mistake as making them is how we learn ☺. Keep on trucking.

[@louroberts5567]

Marty, I'm 60 yrs old. I remember buying Matchbox cars for 25 cents. Believe me, I've seen brand new ones that don't look as good as yours! Brand new Matchbox cars with torn decals that weren't put on correctly. Don't sweat it, Mate! LOOKS GREAT!

[@scott7858]

The curse of the perfectionist is to never be happy. You did a great job Marty. I'm happy with that!

[@point1er]

“I’m not happy with that” Lol still a great job marty

[@michaelwaite6725]

Another good original restoration, if the slight imperfections bother you just remember " a blind man would be happy to see it " nice job as always .

[@katyatx]

The slight imperfections make it even more loveable

[@shimonsieskel8487]

I think the plastic screen is good, no need to replace it. The imperfections you see at the turnaround are a sign of the perfectionist in you. The finished products look good, no need to kick yourself over things you can't control.

[@stevenwithanS]

Great job. The damage left visible tells a story and creates character that would otherwise be lost. Don't worry about it, it looks fantastic.

[@udorechner6846]

Hello Marty, don't worry, it's a nice restoration. It is an old car with many hours of play behind. After the restoration it looks fine again, ready for many years of giving joy to a collector or even a child to play with..

[@kendramckenna7312]

Great job if you did not point out the bumper i would not have notice. Looks great thanks for sharing.

[@hotlegendarywheels9144]

Love the restoration on the Matchbox Vintage Rentaset TV Service Van

[@josephinehogg3629]

I love this little one Marty. When was a work truck EVER in perfect condition - except when it was brand, spanking new? LOL Back in the 1970's I worked for Radio Rentals in Canberra in their White Goods rental section. what a hoot! LOL

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

I am having a flashback, Marty, lol. The same story with the first tv service van with the door stuck up top. I remember! :-)

[@keithperry8098]

I saw no flaws. Very nice remodel..

[@minzcat]

I wouldn't worry about it Marty. Repair vans were well used by the drivers/companies. Any damage makes it look realistic!

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice build, good to know that replacement parts are available to restore these vehicles.

[@TheGuitologist]

Great vid, as always. Boy, you’ll never be a hand model though. :)

[@shanewaterman4125]

7.40am Sunday in Rochester (the real one in the UK, for all our American 'chums'! :-D ) and just enjoyed my 'Marty-Fix' with a coffee. Marty - I wouldn't worry about the kerbside decal not being 100% - a little occasional hiccup is what a collector in years to come will find adds value to your work! Imperfect examples of all kids of things are often extremely valuable on the collectors markets... don't beat yourself up over it.

[@bebejeshua1]

Marty gracias por tus vídeos son muy divertidos 👍😁 Dios te bendiga siempre.

[@gunner678]

Marty, it looks fantastic, warts and all. They were rarely perfect from new, with their little casting imperfections etc. This one is a beauty, well done!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Matthew!

[@gunner678]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers you are welcome mate. Greetings from a very windy SW France.

[@alang1825]

Another nice job Marty. Don’t be disheartened about the minor flaws, it is still a million times better than when you started. And certainly better than I could manage!

[@davidp2888]

10:00 PM in California and I got my Marty fix. And then there's KEVIN!!!

[@the.internet]

This was so relaxing to watch on a Sunday morning. I usually have to work! Back in the day (90s for me) I used to love going into Radio Rentals and looking at all the TV sets.

[@justindampier9017]

Another fantastic restoration! And funny as always. Don't beat yourself up over the the final product. Looks better than it ever did!

[@clover1125]

Thanks for your reply.. I am a year older than you but with the same mind set with these castings.. you are very great watching😁

[@clover1125]

I live in Corona CA USA .. 🇺🇸

[@DanishArtist]

Marty the bumper is easy explained, the driver either hit something or something hit the van :)

[@nigelm5777]

Perhaps Kevin worked for Radio Rentals?

[@stevekitt52]

It was quite common. RR vehicles had a fair bit of punishment. A dent or 3 adds realism. 😁

[@daverage4729]

Ingenius method of washing the wheels. She looks great btw. The bumper just adds some character...makes it stand out from the rentaset van.

[@solitairesmith3553]

It looks so BEAUTIFUL.

[@robertphillips6296]

Congratulations on a good restoration and great tutorial video.

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

I have fond memories of that Commer, opening the back and finding those Tellies in the back. From my recollection (which is a strong one) they were also cream, the same colour as the van. I like that restoration Marty.

[@Jasminethelovelycat]

Excellent job!

[@clarklindquist8137]

I love videos like this. It shows you don't have to be perfect. And even with a seasoned person things happen. Thank you very much. Awesome video, and great restoration

[@raymonde4272]

That transfer was enough to send a person radio rental (mental). I think the restoration turned out quite well, and as you say, even the factory versions had variations due to be being hand-built.

[@westonward735]

Heck of a job Marty. Sometimes they fight you the whole way. It still looks real good.

[@zombygoose]

I think that part of the bumper missing gives it character, like it actually has done a lot of traveling and delivers especially to really tight places

[@MrZip-yo7lm]

ER Dr. "So, what happened to you today?" Marty "I was making a Matchbox restoration video and I fell off my roof messing with my TV antenna while talking to a Koala on a walkie-talkie." ER Dr. "I see. So Marty, exactly how much have you had to drink today?" We appreciate your dedication Marty, but stick to the green screen. We don't want to lose you.

[@gonefilming2020]

Another superb video, Marty! The idea with the heat shrink tubing on the drill bit is ingenious! Do not worry too much about a few imperfections here and there. All is well. Thank you and best regards from Germany, Volker

[@MatchboxRevival]

Great job Marty! You should put your triple M water slide logo on the finished models. They’ll become collectable.

[@jonp4890]

Another great makeover Marty. I really enjoy watching you. There's something about the Australian humour that I really enjoy. You and Harry Houdini Models are a couple of my favourite KZbinrs!

[@doublenickelbob]

Great resto. Glad to see Kevin back to his old tricks

[@francispotter5300]

Thanks Marty another beautiful job , watch ever one of your videos Doug in Ga 🐱

[@MrLangDog]

This van looks a bit better than the older one 👍

[@shaunfelton2046]

Great job, Marty! And don’t worry too much about the damage. It’s been years since I’ve seen a van without damage!

[@Redhand1949]

Good job. I know the pain when rare decals go bad! I like the view from the roof.

[@geoffkirkpatrick9727]

Great close-ups. Your new cameras are terrific!

[@lloyddickason6259]

enjoyed seeing your weather station on the roof.

[@shdwstrm]

Imperfections give it character and make it unique. I’m happy with it!

[@MatchboxGarage]

I know how you feel mate. Striving for perfection verses upload schedule! Sometimes we have to accept 99% perfect and move on to the next one 😎

[@1911olympic]

Beautiful restoration! Welcome back Kevin! Enjoy the show!

[@BadChizzle]

👍🏼✨The imperfections are it’s personality. Love this one!

[@jerryrathgeb4412]

Good thing we just went off DST & I have an extra hour to watch MMM. A fine job on the model, even the bits that you didn't catch. And it's a fine view from up on the roof - - at least it's not tipping down with rain, and I'm sure Kevin will have the score of the footy for you whenever you get down... 😉

[@davidneilson3508]

Great job Marty it looks really nice. 👍👍😊

[@donmoore7785]

It look awesome Marty - most everything has minor defects once it is removed from the box. Adds character. Nice restoration, and glad to see Kevin back! Mischievous little devil.

[@bugler75]

Great job and a great laugh! Don’t get stressed out about the makeovers, keep it fun for you! I think that’s what makes your videos so enjoyable for us viewers! Hope you didn’t spend too long in the roof by the way!

[@PhantomDragonEternal]

Great restoration, as always! A tip that may help though: Make a checklist of all the things going into a particular restoration beforehand and thoroughly inspect the model for damage and flaws. You may have noticed the dented front bumper before you started, and if the item was listed there is no chance of skipping that step once you get to it. You are one of the undisputed masters of diecast restoration on KZbin, but mistakes are what makes us all distinctly human.

[@eggy68]

This one's full of character. Nice job!

[@jebsails2837]

Used your small stone trick to remove a corroded screw from my gas powered "Bar-Be". I was able to find a cone shaped stone to access the impossible to get to location, which may work for you. "Up over" I've used an automotive headlight cover restorer cream (less pumice then the metal polish) to remove the scratches to plastics for Laptops and PC's I repair. Thanks for another great video. Narragansett Bay

[@CarloPagan]

Another great restoration again this time Marty! You are always the best. Thank you Marty

[@nethalus]

I love these Commer BF vans, as a kid I remember Masserella Supplies of Doncaster having a large fleet of them bodied by Smith's of Gateshead. in Mister Softee guise. You guys down under got a batch of Commer BF's bodied by Bonnalack of Essex as Mr Whippy vans, and some indeed do survive

[@jasonpeterson5924]

It turned out great Marty! Keep up the great work and you are a true inspiration!

[@smilesfourmiles2714]

Nicely restored flaws are a part of the business

[@GoliathAngelus]

As always,,great jobb! As a professional painter and color mixer,,you have a nice eye for mixing colors!!!

[@denniswhite166]

LOL - The ending was supremo!!! Nice work on the van.

[@davepost7675]

Those wheels really look new!

[@LewisSkeeter]

Gotta love your Aussie newspapers.

[@MarcdelaCruz1]

Marty, your work is absolutely awesome.

[@samuelscott8436]

dont worry about the imperfect bumper on the model it adds character and allows you to image a story about how it happened.

[@dankitch7628]

Thanks for another great video! My kids always look forward to Kevin's antics:)

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Great resto once again.. 👍🏼👍🏼 And i'll never ever call for KEVIN, If I have to re-adjust my satellite dish again... 🐨 Best regards to You, Julie and the entire MMM-TEAM... 👍🏼😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@pedsab]

Astonishing as usual.

[@mopar_dude9227]

You did a great job, as always.

[@MrSmallpotatos]

Amazing transformation Marty

[@davesempire8287]

Great vid. Enjoyed watching

[@bigdaddysandcastle1614]

You keep mentioning your display cabinet. Is there any chance we could have a look.

[@davebeat]

It's probably much fuller now, but he has shown it a couple of times in the past. It's at the end of the 50k subs video.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWi5Y5qDZ8l9ick

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

You see it next to the TV from Kevins POV when Marty is on the roof!

[@diecastrescueaustralia6299]

@wkruit1 And what appears to be ammunition from aircraft armaments....

[@stub1toe]

A great looking little van, personally, I think a little imperfection makes it look more original.

[@thom7520]

I like the radio twins 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RWSBaden]

Hi Marty, Now you sound like me when decaling starts to go wrong 🤣 Yes we tend to be our own worse critics, I would not have noticed the bumper if you hadn't said anything. Another great restore video Marty, thanks for sharing it. Cheers, Rich S.

[@PatGilliland]

Great restoration.

[@rubensmano4920]

LOL Kevin's trick!!! Excelent job Marty! Nice restoration!

[@thaddeusfeldhouse6174]

Marty, Prior to trying to match colors, use a little rubbing compound on it to clean up the surface. that will get rid of any dirt and fading . Once again you've a smashing job.

[@BigTex8319]

The little damage adds character

[@johnuk9706]

Enjoyed The Vid As Per Usual, Great To See Kevin Back As Well,

[@hwcmdls7905]

Great work! One of my favorite videos to watch. Believe it or not, I have a rentaset van with a rivet on the front instead of a tab and slot. Maybe a leftover body and chassis from the switch they did with the decals

[@sr633]

Early Match box - needs a make over - Marty = A good video.

[@NLD]

Great job. The struggle is real on this one. Always love the humor with your friend kevin!

[@kjamison5951]

Thanks Marty! Just two things. As you said, it’s always better to add darker colours to lighter colours. Otherwise, a lot of the lighter colour is used to ‘dilute’ the saturation of the darker colour.. And adding the green is a great alternative to using black to darken a paint colour. I would suggest that viewers learn about the ‘colour wheel’ and ‘warm’ and ‘cool’ colours. As the paint mixing progresses, it becomes obvious if the colour needs ‘warmed up’ or ‘cooled down’. 22 years working in education with the last 7 in Art & Design taught new a lot about patience and colours (hues).

[@michaelhall736]

Don't feel bad about it being damaged. I kinda like it. Gives it a bit of character. :)