MATCHBOX Restoration 5b London Bus 1957

[@mistermatix8241]

We're all missing you, mate. Looking forward to your return, along with Kevin! The diecast resto scene just isn't the same without you.

[@donaldlembo1263]

Please return, you are terribly missed. Above all, please be well.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Agree... its been many months again... we get worried.

[@ralfrohmann8859]

I think so too🥺, greetings from Germany

[@richardhall60]

I totally agree, look forward to your future restoration videos Marty

[@RaoulStankovitch]

Hoping Kevin isn't holding you hostage.... ....missing your witty restorations.

[@rayjay8322]

I had one just like that! Mom made me give up my Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other car collection at somewhere around 16 years old. At least I was able to pick out my recipient! I guess that collection was doomed from the start. Make if she had made me give the collection away, it would not have survived me being in the military and if left at home when I went to the military, Mom would have sold it bearing her garage sale days. You have refurbished quite a few toys that were in that collection. Those videos bring me back to my childhood. Thank you very much for reviving the memories!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Always a pleasure to watch your makeovers. Thanks for the additional hat making skills. Kevin looks grand in it🇺🇸

[@Ugnaught82]

An extra thumbs up for Kevin's hat!!!

[@DocLaw172]

I think that Marty's A.S.S. should get worldwide recognition. We should have wall-to-wall Marty's A.S.S. spread all over the place. Magazines, walls, and even on double-decker bus advertising placards! Hooray for Marty's A.S.S.!

[@YouTubefeds-yx6sx]

What?

[@terratrac]

Hope you're good Marty! Miss you, but appreciate your priorities.

[@terrytrostel5919]

I was just thinking of Marty.

[@georgejones3526]

Marty replied elsewhere two months ago, saying the following: “No, I am fine but have not stopped working fulltime for last few months. I only have weekends off to go shopping, relax or work on property, etc.” Thought I’d let as many of you as I can know.

[@georgejones3526]

For anyone who may stumble across this, Marty replied to a couple of messages here about two months ago. He says he’s been working full time for awhile now (at what he didn’t say) and has not had time to do any restorations. Sounds like he’s doing well.

[@PirateSixActual]

Thank you for this. I was concerned that something might've happened to him or Julie 💚

[@techmarine83]

He can go pound sand. If he cares so little to upload a single two minute video then he doesn't deserve our support.

[@PatGilliland]

Sunday morning, coffee and Marty's - perfection.

[@fractaljack210]

Love the frequent uploads. Wonderful makeover .

[@georgecunningham9175]

Therein lies the reason you and your channel are so successful - not only is your principle talent so amazing, you take the time and effort to enhance a video with intriguing effects and photography as well as a bit of humor - and you take your dedication far enough to make the necessary props (to wit Kevin's clever cap) that make those effects worthy of your style. Never could give you enough kudos for you production quality and standards......................

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you so much George! - That bought a tear to my eye! - I greatly appreciate your comment, it makes it all worth it, Marty.😀

[@doublenickelbob]

Yea, Kevins back !

[@kjamison5951]

It’s never just about the restoration, you always have another story going on. Making Kevin a bus man’s hat… from scratch… dude, you rock!

[@jimcochran9581]

Got love Kevin!!!!

[@teddill4893]

Great job on the bus. Love the hat making time laps. Kevin looking dapper there.

[@richardporcari7206]

I knew you would have had to jump from that moving bus with Kevin at the helm! 😁 KEVIN!!!!!!! Well, at least he's off the baking soda. Nasty habit that.

[@umbertoyltp]

These models from the fifties have their own challenges versus your favourite golden years models, but you managed to overcome the hurdles. Of course Kevin is the star with his new driver hat. Brilliant as ever! ❤

[@janvanherck1547]

Job well done. Entertaining as always and funny with Kevin being Kevin.🙂😀😃😄😂🤣

[@ooneybird27]

I've been a long-time fan and subscriber. A little worried, Marty. We haven't heard from you in over 6 months. I hope you & your family are well. At this point, even a 1-minute "I'm OK" would be a relief. Best wishes to you & yours.

[@RaoulStankovitch]

🛐 for ya mates, Marty & Kevin

[@georgejones3526]

Marty replied elsewhere two months ago, saying the following: “No, I am fine but have not stopped working fulltime for last few months. I only have weekends off to go shopping, relax or work on property, etc.” Thought I’d let as many of you as I can know.

[@55nimrod55]

Always loved the iconic red Double Decker British Buses

[@philm9593]

I do like these older models. I was seven years old when that bus was made. Memories. Good job on the resto. 😊

[@astolatpere11]

The ending gave me quite a laugh! Thanks for that.

[@MMitchellMarmel]

KEVIN!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grayhaven451]

Great makeover. It's always nice to have Kevin drop in.

[@stuartchen365]

Greetings from Nottingham, UK, home of Players cigarettes.

[@jeremyfdavies]

great video. as usual Kevin steals the show... great!

[@lancerevell5979]

He was rocking out, in his own little world. 😅

[@adamadamson848]

I love Sundays and restorations with Marty

[@roblove2244]

Thanks for the hat extra. I had just commented to the wife I was impressed you found a busman's hat to fit Kevin for the skit when of course you had made it from scratch. Well done.

[@_SurferGeek_]

Kevin was definitely Puttin' on the Ritz!

[@buzz_4stroke192]

Great makeover Marty! Appreciate the shout-out, already had some messages 😂. There are more dutchies watching your channel.... Keep up the good work!

[@robphillips1797]

The Axle Separation System gave me a good chuckle. When I replayed the film, I caught the "Toenail Clippings " storage. Marty, you are hilarious! And subtle.😂😂😂😂

[@50goingon15]

Beautiful work as always and that spray booth liner was a veritable cornucopia of headlines!

[@DoctorFaktor]

The end segment was brilliant.

[@GuitarSmith.]

What a treat for a Sunday morning. I get to watch a MMM and have a cup of coffee before our usual breakfast out and shopping. Thanks Marty

[@jacktheripper6716]

Miss the old route masters the desk at the back where the conductor used to stand with pram storage behind them

[@andrewlorenz3139]

A two pence fare as a youngster and jump on and off when you wanted. Either sit on the long bench seats downstairs or the back seat upstairs, which always seemed to have more room!

[@danielbritton8588]

Instant delight. So glad life has eased up to give you time to restore.

[@popsreclamationstation2542]

Awesome as per usual. I agree with the other comment using windex. Works well. Try paint removal with oven cleaner as it won't harm the plastic. Super vidiography, love it! All the best from Canada. 😎

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍

[@greg1158]

27:46 Kevin was pretty cooperative, trying on the hat😆😆

[@MCML50]

Hi Marty, it was very nice to se you again so soon. And it is also nice to se that Kevin has got a new job. Very good video Marty I really like them.👍👍

[@OnkelPeters]

Kevin’s days as a freeloader are hopefully at an end.

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

I was glad to see you paint the interior of both pieces before you assembled it. I thought the other approach would have been a bit hokey, not up to typically 3M standards. Well done.

[@RWSBaden]

Hi Marty, Very nice makeover of a classic bus. As for your sticker issue, back when I worked for a local trucking company, they used a spray bottle that had a couple teaspoons of liquid soap then the bottle was filled with tap water. I've seen the recommend mixture listed as 5% soap, 95% water, but you might want to experiment with what works best for you. They spray the soap water mixture on the door, allowing them to position the sticker. Once they had the sticker in position, they'd squeegee out the soap water mixture with an old windshield wiper (windscreen wiper? ) allowing the sticker to adhere to the door. Great job Marty on Kevin's hat, I sure hope your wife wasn't looking forward to using that bag on her next trip to the local market? Cheers, Rich S.

[@steaminglion4067]

Nice restoration 👍

[@gsp0113]

Great work, as always. The painting of the front grille was a nice touch. Your bus adventure with Kevin was one of your best bits ever -- you had me laughing out loud the whole time. Really magical and funny.

[@blue_leader1833]

Great show has ever Marty keep them coming

[@donmoore7785]

Beautiful! I was actually thinking you skipped the undercoat, and also that you could put clear on. So you have taught us well. I was hoping to see Kevin in the excavator makeover you did, so this was very satisfying.

[@petepeter1857]

Those manly paws should not be afraid of a teeny weeny cobweb😅 So glad you're posting regularly again👍👍

[@drealean]

Enjoing your video again Marty, quite relaxing to listen and watch your new succelfull job👍👍👍

[@gabrielbarudi1399]

Very cosy Workplace ❤

[@toonman1971]

Nice makeover. Kevin’s hat was impressive!

[@martindaredare]

Nicely done ,that tamiya clear cote worked well ,great job on the hat .

[@chzuniga1]

Saludos buena restauración y me preguntaba por Kevin...pero esta muy bien como chofer de buses jajaja

[@janbotha571]

Beautiful restoration Marty ☕👋😎😎🎁🥐

[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

Nice work love the bus ride Marty👍👍

[@paulcooper9135]

Another top notch restoration! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@jaydsdiecastgarage]

always a great day when I see your upload. you are so talented.,

[@_malfunction]

Heyy Marty... nice episode as always... your little clips of 🐨 always keep improving and i enjoy them very much. Keep up the good work and Greetings to You and the Family from Germany!

[@HeniDuToit]

Hallo and thanks from 🇿🇦

[@keithzatkalik5805]

Once again you did an amazing job.

[@gravesendaustralia]

Nice Makeover Marty. If you're on a septic system like I am, don't por the caustic soda down the sink/drain as it will kill the bacteria that breaks down the human waste matter. It is best to empty the used caustic soda bath water into a bucket. Clean and rinse the container you used in that bucket to clean it. Pour the water contents in that bucket over any weeds around the yard. I'm now experimenting with a $35 sandblaster kit from supercheap Auto with a homemade sandblasting cabinet. Cheers Michael

[@jikispqr]

Thanks for the info!

[@RedRockGamerSTG]

Another great video Marty! Love it when you post while I’m painting, give me such inspiration. Thanks again!

[@anatolii_paralel-b_ua]

Great 👍👍👍👍 restoration, like.

[@B_B_]

lovely to catch this video so soon and always happy to see a new video from you!

[@nathancook1404]

Nice work on the London Bus, I'm guessing Kevin didn't take any Bus Route Training when he'd got himself the job.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Putting on the Ritz!!!

[@jaja-te8gw]

Hallo Marty , ich musste etwas über deine vom Job gezeichneten Hände schmunzeln. Meine Hände sehen nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in einer LKW Werkstatt auch so aus. Bitte mach weiter mit deinen Matchbox Autos . Vielen Dank für die vielen Stunden Makeover . Frank from Germany

[@davidparker8221]

Thanks for putting the ritz on this bus, Kevin, and finishing the hat (Soundheim would be proud!) God bless you, Julie and your family. Have fun with your toys!

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

You're like a fly to a flame when you arrive. We all gravitate towards your channel.

[@eagle1de227]

Nice to see you gave your hands and nails a little bit of care. And nice work as ever of course !

[@jandecoleman1]

Have to say, Kevin's bus definitely was "Puttin on the Ritz." Off-road tires with custom bead locker rims! Kids these days, puttin' rims on everything!

[@stephenburke2801]

Hi Marty, As a former Lesney employee, I can tell you that the company used hot caustic soda to remove paint from any spray shop mistakes. Also, they used to run a fleet of double decker buses to ferry staff to and from work. They were originally blue, with LESNEY on the side, under the lower windows. In the 80's they had them resprayed white with a swooping orange and brown stripe on the sides. It would be nice to see one of the models in the company logo.

[@highpath4776]

Oxford Diecast I think have done a Lesney One

[@dejugulators]

Axle Separation System.. LOL😂

[@markreetz1001]

Great video, Marty! Darn Kevin always letting you down!

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

A beautiful Restoration of the London Bus, I also have one. Kevin will hopefully get you to your destination.

[@jeremyfdavies]

❤ Kevin’s antics. Congrats on the video, love the way you put yourselves in the model!

[@Hoysa62]

Nice to see you keep your Toe Nail Clipplings Marty, just in case they come in Useful!!...😂😂😂😂

[@davidinark]

Great makeover as always!! Fun, informative, and Kevin’s antics!

[@turdferguson5300]

Marty spray Windex under your stickers and you can move them around until the Windex dries. I put boat numbers on like this.

[@oliverlofk]

This man makes miracles

[@markwatters6875]

Just a quick check mate. Hoping everything is fine there. Have a good one 👍🇦🇺

[@paulhardy77]

Miss you Marty

[@FreakinPeanut]

I love coming back to your channel to binge watch some makeovers on a relaxed Saturday. Thank you!

[@daverage4729]

Lovely job Marty. Also, got to say Im impressed by your effort in making Kevin's hat. Lol!

[@forresta65]

The Wallaby came to see the legendary rocking fountain.

[@theBaron0530]

Kevin's cap is pretty clever, nice work, Marty!

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

Kevin’s new friend

[@leecollins5479]

looks great!

[@UncleWillie]

Nice makeover on that thumb too!!

[@ZGryphon]

The greatest cigarette packet design I've ever seen was for a Korean brand called, I kid you not, THIS PLUS. It featured a starry sky, a ship's wheel, a whale, and the motto THE SEA HATES A COWARD. I'm not a fan of smoking or cigarette promotion in general (being a lifelong asthmatic will do that), but I make an exception for a package design as brilliantly weird as that. :)

[@SianaGearz]

I'm thinking they cast the top somewhat splayed out and then put it around the base, jammed it into a vise lined with leather, and pressed the top together to close it around the pins.

[@illusions2142]

Hope your OK marty havent seen nor heared from you for a fair few months... ? hoping all is well

[@georgejones3526]

Marty replied elsewhere two months ago, saying the following: “No, I am fine but have not stopped working fulltime for last few months. I only have weekends off to go shopping, relax or work on property, etc.” Thought I’d let as many of you as I can know.

[@kevsdiecastrestos]

Glad to see your still at it Marty, about 5 years ago you inspired me to take up this hobby. Great restoration on that old bus.

[@stephanmotzek779]

Thank you

[@johnkelley9877]

I have always enjoyed and learned from watching your tutorials and the restorations you do are fantastic. I like how you go through all the steps to do a restoration. I appreciate the work you put into each model. Thanks for sharing this.

[@fredflint5645]

Another great make over. The older busses are one of my favorites.

[@oldlinemodels]

Nice restoration looks awesome.

[@Naztalgic]

fantastic restoration I absolutely loved this video! Cheers! ❤

[@armandoflores462]

Awesome restoration Marty😎

[@gunplaf]

Thanks to YTs war on the small creators that were the backbone and foundation to their boom, creators like Marty no longer have an solid $ incentive to make comfy videos like this. YT's golden era is over. Just souless brainrot content from here on out. I will always cherish your videos Marty. I learned so many nifty skills and your videos were always there for me on some of the toughest days of my life. Maybe someday you'll create more for us! but I understand this is ultimately a hobby. Until then, I hope you're doing well.

[@andregatinhobrancomiau]

Exactly! KZbin has become a mafia that collects millions from video creators, and they earn nothing and suffer because of it. Imagine the types of content on the platform and misleading advertising.

[@leslieschramm6252]

There's a few wallabies breeding in Scotland. Confuses many a late night drunk. Love this one, it's fun seeing how they developed from the earliest ones.

[@MrNickyDalenz]

I was, in fact, eating at the moment...