MATCHBOX Restoration No.11D Scaffold Truck 1969

[@Prewarpostwaramdmore]

Had no idea that Koalas were so dangerous before I started watching you years ago.

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

Kevin reminds me of Dr. Smith from Lost in Space. No matter how much mischief he caused, they never flicked him out of the airlock. Yep, you got done on that paint stripper. Now we know what brand never to buy.

[@LewisSkeeter]

Glad to see Aussie journalism maintaining its high standards. :)

[@western-m1a2]

Boy have i missed theses videos

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Moin and G'day from Cuxhaven. Yup, that's a Merc "L 608" truck. (When a mate of mine moved into a new house, I drove one of these as a moving van.) Fun fact: The number plate "S" is the abbreviation of the city of Stuttgart (where the Mercedes headquarters is)... “Little Paul” also had the Merc as a child. Well... now little Paul has become "old Sparky" and I still like the model 😃 Great work, Marty and the assembly with the M2 screw is perfect 👍🏼 (Little note: next time you're standing on a scaffold... watch out for KEVIN ‼️🐨) A great episode, everything that makes your show so wonderful: *An impressive resto * The priceless headline on the “Spraybooth paper” and *One of KEVIN's "infamous" pranks... 😆 Marty, I'm thrilled; Clearly both thumbs up for it 👍🏼 👍🏼 Many a thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 Keep it up, mate 😉 To you, Julie and the whole team behind the scene, have a bonza weekend and stay safe and sound. Greetings from the DCcoB at the lighthouse end of the Elbe river. 😎👍🏼🇦🇺✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠 (P.S. Shoutout to Australia's most koalafied prankster 🐨)

[@johnlogan9427]

Great restoration! According to Google, S-ZE41 is a magnesium casting alloy. Kind of a cool Easter Egg Matchbox included on that model.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Cool, thanks!

[@RonHelton]

A working man does not have to apologize for the state of his fingernails. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@Pygar2]

@MckIdyll Blame Kevin!

[@dougwilson4537]

I've been following you for years, but haven't commented much. Don't worry at all about repeating yourself, as I enjoy watching all the steps. I find myself holding my breath, everytime you drill out the rivet for the machine screw. I must have been one of 'those' kids, because I loved all the little details of the original Matchbox series. I hated when they went to their 'fastback' models to try and compete with Hot Wheels. I also like reading all the comments, and finding out extra details about Matchbox, from others who enjoyed them as much as myself and my brothers. (plus the whiteboard that I missed 😆). Maybe think about having Kevin RFID tagged, so you can keep track of him. The little beggar!😅

[@tylertheotaku9270]

Kevin's at it again 😂

[@Buddha-eb5yl]

The Number Plate S - ZE 41 it's from the City of Stuttgart the Metropole of Baden-Württemberg in Germany😊

[@josephmarino3045]

That is realistic for a leaf spring. The front pivots and the rear has a shackle so that the leaf spring can change length while it flexs.

[@edwardbianchi192]

Even when I was a kid I always preferred Matchbox because of the details. More realistic.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

In the UK, Matchbox were significantly cheaper than Hot Wheels. Don’t recall the price in 1969, but Hot Wheels were at least 66% more expensive. We all lusted after the Hot Wheels though… that glossy Spectraflame paint and the amazing suspension! In the USA, the first Hot Wheels in 1968 were priced at 59 cents. Matchbox at 55 cents per Marty’s catalogue seems very expensive.

[@lancerevell5979]

Hehe... I see Kevin is in fine form. 😂

[@jamespark6124]

I had that truck with scaffolding as a kid. Great fun. I loved matchbox vehicles and hot wheels. Fun for days!

[@50goingon15]

it doesn't matter how much time there is between, i will click on a Marty video immediately! Thanks again.

[@FAR2HIPMAN]

WE❤KEVIN!🐨

[@Karakulimbro]

20:38 I do not agree with you. I guess I'm no exception, as an eight-year-old I sincerely admired the beautifully detailed Matchbox models. True, not all of them, the Superfast series was not my favorite. I don't remember if you had this truck in the shop before, but I really liked the moving truck (I had two in different colors)✌👍

[@coendave5020]

So relaxing… watching from half de globe away in Holland and it feels like visiting a friend , thx marty.

[@dennisp.2147]

In future, when trying to cut down a small screw, drill and tap a hole in a small steel plate the same size as the screw (or use a thread chek'r plate) and then simply file the screw down from the back. It's a lot less fiddly than trying to use a death wheel to shorten it. It also has the added benefit of reforming the thread when you back the screw out and the tip of the screw is still square. The rear leaf spring shackle is correct. That is how many vehicles are.

[@MCML50]

Hi Marty, it was nice to see you again and of course the little raskel Kevin. I alvys look forward to your videos👍👍

[@gerardburton3741]

Hi Marty. That box you showed on the other side of the fuel tank was the battery box.

[@williamdeegan7840]

Beautiful job. Glad to see you again.

[@umbertoyltp]

G'day Marty, back in the days you always relied on good ol' Polystripper, luckily you found an equivalent that actually does the job like no other! Nice video storytelling including mischievous Kevin! Excellent result, including the never before seen scaffolding!

[@eugenepolan1750]

Marty, it looks like your screw length cut-down was a success, but I've found that is not always the case. Sometimes, the process of cutting the screw will bugger the end of the screw thread. I run a nut down the screw before making the cut, so that when I remove the nut, it straightens the form of the thread. This is simpler than trying to fix it using a thread-forming die.

[@jebsails2837]

Your hands appear to be those of an honest hard working individual, no apology necessary. Narragansett Bay

[@andrew1479]

Great to see you back again Marty. Loving the longer videos too. Great Coffee and biscuits video watch. Great work! Andrew London UK

[@RiverasHotWheels]

Hello Marty I know we have been pre-drilling and tapping threads on these posts for years, I found that by using a . size larger drill bit you can simply drive the screw in. I show in a video I did a wheel swap on a Hot Wheels Honda Civic ek9 👍🏼 Good to see your video today 👌🏼

[@nathancook1404]

Nice Work on the Truck, Sorry that Kevin caused you to fall off the Scaffold, Guess he's Grounded again as always, and as for that watery paint stripper, maybe it was meant for other types of paints since some castings have been made with different type of paints over the years, and maybe you should try testing it on other Castings and see how that'll work.

[@TheObnoxiousMrPug]

Kevin? What do you mean, 'Kevin'..? Marty admitted himself that he hadn't paid attention to whether the manhole cover on the scaffold was closed!

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora (hello) Well done, another awesome video 🙂 Its great that your son made the scaffolding on a 3D printer for you 🙂 Oh that Naughty Kevin making you fall thru the scaffolding tho... Happy new year & all the best for you, Julie and all your family for 2024 and beyond 🙂NZ*

[@gusser2121]

Lovely to see you back, Marty! The darkened wind screen is usually there to hide the fact that they don't have any interior details. Putting in seats, a dash, and a steering wheel would up the cost of the model. They (possibly cynically) call it value engineering.

[@markreetz1001]

I was just thinking about a 3M video. Great job on the rebuild! I like how you tied together your scaffolding truck with your scaffold! In case you didn't know how the trap door became open, I have one word: "KEEVVVIINNN!" Thanks Marty!

[@KevinMichael-l9g]

Glad to see a new video. Hope all is well. Take care.

[@doublenickelbob]

Great video Marty, keep em coming I'll keep watching

[@uwezemke744]

I used to drive this type of Mercedes truck in my training company. However, with a different structure. The model even has a German license plate, because S stands for Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

[@northof-62]

Me too. They were very popular as deiivery trucks and vans. And some were made into camper vans.

[@HOTA_CHATON]

Fantastic job. Waiting on more.

[@jimcochran9581]

Marty ...glad to see you back been missing your videos .!!!!!!

[@DaiElsan]

Marty, fuel tank one side, battery box the other side.

[@PaulFellows3430]

Yes, that's exactly what I thought too.

[@RWSBaden]

Hi Marty, Another great restoration video, thank you for uploading it. I see Kevin is up to his old tricks again 😊 My guess Marty is Matchbox tinted the windscreen (windshield) green to help hide the inside of the cab on models that did not contain an interior. Cheers, Rich S.

[@johnhandley9041]

Great video Marty, something's different!! no background music, I miss it! Keep them coming Marty, always love watching.

[@PanzermansBunker]

Awesome restoration. The 3D printed scaffolding is the perfect final detail. Happy hobbying my friend. Bill

[@piers995]

When you need to be somewhere quickly and you don't want to speed, you can hasten lol 😉 That Kevin is a real rascal!

[@HowardLeVert]

The Diggers paint stripper you bought doesn't contain methylene chloride (or dichloromethane if you prefer) hence no wrinkling of the paint upon contact. Paint stripper containing DCM has long been banned in Europe and the UK for non-professional use due to fears of cancer but also, people dying from exposure to the fumes in the US where the DCM-based paint stripper was often used to strip baths.

[@brianallen858]

You're a great guy, hope to share a beer with you sometime ❤

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

That would be cool!

[@GuitarSmith.]

Sipping coffee and watching a MMM video. Nice way to spend a Sunday morning. Thanks Marty.

[@KevinsModels]

Welcome back! Good to see a video again!

[@DavidFaint-x1h]

The box on the opposite side to the fuel tank would be for the battery love your video's

[@glenpierce777]

Good to see Kevin up to his tricks again!

[@djditty8012]

Lol! Time for a Marty’s Manicure Makeover! 😂😂

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

Nice one marty and son no more missing plastic bits. I see Kevin up to his usual mischief nearly fell seat when you said I'm going to the town (60 kilometres)😊😊😊😊😊😊. Can't wait for the next restoration.

[@PaulFellows3430]

Great restoration as always Marty. No doubt the very dark coloured windows are to hide the fact that there is no interior detail in the cab.

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Looks fantastic. I tink ul have to lock kevin up if ur goin to do more DIY. He likly to cause more harm 😂

[@pnuhn1]

Kevin Kevin Kevin .. bad boy

[@paulsmodels]

Nice restore job Marty! Kevin!?! 😱

[@josephkerley363]

Looks great Marty! We are pretty happy with that!

[@jame90107]

Hi Marty, I have just started my matchbox renovation workshop at home and finding that it is very therapeutic and relaxing for me. I have used a lot of your work techniques and finding that they all work for me. Sorry about my grammar as I had a stroke that affects my grammar and speech. Am a great admirer of your restoration project so please keep them coming.😊

[@MrBuyerman]

I prefer seeing toys with a history being restored. Nice job, and cheeky Kevin.

[@Jsellers1965]

I did not realize you lived in a container house. I would love to see more about your life on your farm and how you live. Might bring a whole other audience to your channel Marty. Good Bye!

[@jeffreyandrews6700]

I had this exact truck as a kid. I remember the yellow scaffolding kept getting fewer in number each week until.....

[@HyperBoreas-w8h]

Marty, when I was a kid I was VERY conscious of These details and wouldn't touch crudely made models without all the Details.

[@ph0n1k]

It looked so good after the paint stripping and buff, it almost didnt need painting! Great video as always.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Hi Marty, A nice makeover on the truck, nice vlog.

[@GeertBossaerts]

Great video of restoring a great mtchbox model. Good to see Kevin is still as always...👍👍😀😀😀😀 I hope you can make this videos for a long time

[@scottprendergast5262]

The fact that you had the music running while you laid on the ground. CHE BELLISIMO SIGNORE MARTY! BRAVO CON SU ESTILE ITALIANA!BRAVISSIMO OZ

[@mink99a]

I had this when i was at primary school, must have been the very early 70‘s.

[@richardcorwin1828]

It's a great morning when I can have a good cuppa and I can watch you restore Marty. Thank you sir and I hope all is well. Give Kevin a tug for me.

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

During the video when you were demonstrating the bolt latch on the rear of the truck, you can also see the hinge assembly. Great detail. Very nice restoration job.

[@MrTam63]

Another great video Marty, your obviously a hard working man so no need to apologise for your hands . Cheers mate

[@mikeg8835]

I love the leaf spring detail given you don't even really know its there when the wheels are fitted

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent work Marty! The model looks great and the silver you picked out looks like a good match to the original paint scheme. One thing I had never thought of was using a clear coat to freshen up the look of the plastic parts. This was a great idea. Thanks for sharing this.

[@vall8604]

Great restoration by both you and your son. Well worth the wait.

[@davidneilson3508]

Awesome restoration Marty 🌴👍👍😎🌴

[@DoctorFaktor]

Hey, Marty, just thought I would mention that your channel is one of my absolute favourites, and I do watch a lot of stuff. Please don't ever stop, and cheers!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Wow, thanks Doc!

[@JohnM-zc4ju]

Awesome job Marty! I'm happy with that!😀 I see Kevin is still up to no good😅🤣

[@hswrailway]

I loved this truck. It came with 6 upright sections and the one platform. I did a lot of construction with it.

[@bigboy9706]

Awesome job. Hopefully you do more and more soon

[@Taipan108]

I used to use Australian Export spray paint for undercoating Warhammer miniatures when I was a teenager. It only used to be $2 at Clint’s Crazy Bargains back in the 90s.

[@scifieric]

Nicely done, Marty! Thank you for the entertaining video!

[@cliffgrimes895]

It seems many things were more lavished with care and detail from those days. I mean, have you ever seen a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air in person? It’s literally a work of art. I really enjoy the things of yesteryear. Thanks for the great videos.

[@tjenahoj]

Very wholesome stuff - westernkind is amazing and creative!

[@paulcooper9135]

Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@richwhitaker1506]

Well done Marty. Love the details molded into these models. Excellent job by your son to replace the scaffold panels.👍

[@hugochristiankuttelpalomo4778]

Love the work you do marty, its simply amazing the begore and after love to see your videos, but what i love a lot is the tackiness of the article in the magazine or newspaper you use in the paint area, love to read the titles simple make me laugh a lot.

[@donaldlembo1263]

Great to see you. Ii love your videos. You are entertaining and enlightening. Thank You for your welcomed efforts.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Thanks taking us all out in the country in your van! It was a really nice slice of life out there. On this tiny island of O'ahu...one can't get out much in an automobile. Aloha to you and the missus...all your lovely dogs and animals...and Kevin.

[@lthunter8329]

Great job Marty!!!

[@randyhelsel9438]

I enjoy watching several different Die Cast restorers and of all I have watched, you were the first and you are still my favorite. Thanks for your work. Oh, and say hi to the Mrs. and to Kevin.

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

Glad to see KEVIN is okay, lol!

[@darsvader1076]

S-ZE 41 is definitely a german licence plate. First letter is always for the licesising district; Stuttgart in this case, which is fitting for Mercedes as this is where they're manufactured. Letters and numbers after the "-" are usually randomised, though you can get request your favourite combination. That being said, thank you for your videos!

[@jefthing]

I’ve still got mine with some surviving scaffolding!

[@jefthing]

Just to add, the scaffolding was a darker yellow, but that’s a lovely job. I think I had more fun with that than the truck!

[@baronvonzach6109]

A leaf spring needs a shackle at one end to compensate for the length change under deflection. Just google leaf spring shackles. The plate is an old Stuttgart reg and would be black on white background on a real vehicle. It's a bit ironic considering the stickers are in English. I painted my childhood survivor with automotive wheel silver, which is a perfect match for many generic silvers used by Lesney, so I recommend getting a can. It'll last forever, I'm still on my first one after all these decades. Now, if you want something to be really, really silver metallic, you need to paint it flat black primer first. The scaffold only really works in conjunction with wooden ice cream lolly sticks as planks.

[@steveharvey2643]

I think they used green so it could hide the the fact it had no internal cab detail …… seats ….dash and steering wheel etc…great videos Marty ….if you’re ever in London I have tonnes of matchbox projects you can have …😎👌

[@thomasmoroney4993]

Finally!…my year got off to a great start Marty thanks! Enjoy your videos immensely..

[@martinhightower9801]

Fantastic work as usual Marty!!!!!!

[@Bill_H]

Marty, I always love seeing a new video come out. Your statement about your models on the shelf so you can enjoy them is much like me and my ERTL die cast farm tractor collection. Blessings from Ohio!

[@robertphillips6296]

Brilliant!

[@raymondpenn1066]

S for Stuttgart - home of Mercedes Benz. ZE14 is the serial number of the plate and assigned to the owner. German registration plates are issued to a person or company rather than a vehicle.

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

I got some fresh coffee. Lets go.

[@babygerald4645]

Sunday mornings are always better with a new MMM video to go with my coffee. This episode doubles as a product review of Diggers paint stripper and Australian Export spray paints. It also serves as a testament to the quality of workmanship and decline thereof in the decades since. I'd love to know if there is any data on the designers of these toys-- it would be fun to know exactly who was behind the workmanship at Lesley.

[@josephinehogg3629]

Hi Marty. I didn't realise that you were back and just stumbled upon your site by accident! Yay! love your posts.

[@lotharrenz4621]

aha! I always wondered what scaffolding that truck would do.. or carry. :) be careful when there is a Kevin around, you know, the scaffold awaits! XD these trucks were made at the former HANOMAG facility in Düsseldorf, germany (Daimler-Benz bought the truck section of HANOMAG a couple years before that), so these are commonly referred as Düsseldorfers among fans. The rear leaf spring is accurate. it's a quarter-elliptic shape, and while giving way it goes "flat". so it has to have room to move. and since being "pulled" it works better than being "pushed", the forward hingepoint only allows one movement, while the rear allows for the change in length. I have a feeling that whoever made the mould had a basic knowledge of car technology of the time. technically spoken, the taillights should sit underneath the platform; this way they'd get in the way of lowering the rear gate. but maybe the mould was getting complicated enough already, so there. :) interesting differences with those spray cans, too. not all are made for small parts obviously. I have the same here, some are good to paint a real car's wheel, others seem to drown the world around you in paint. XD I bought some spray cans by Edding, time to test them out sometime. they have a couple interesting colour hues on tab.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Precise description 👍🏼 This is a professional speaking 😉 Thank you for the info, mate🙏🏼 and greetings from Cuxhaven. 🤠

[@lotharrenz4621]

@@paul-sparky-sparr4160 Moin zurück aus dem manchmal schönen Stuttgart. :) Ich bin selber Kfz-Mechaniker. ;)

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

@@lotharrenz4621 Aha, daher die detaillierte Info 😉 (Therefore that detailed info) 🤠👋🏻