Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys Blaw knox Bulldozer no/961 1955/64

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Жыл бұрын

Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys Blow knox bulldozer no/961 complete strip down using a doner casting for spare parts.
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@davidwelch6796 Жыл бұрын

60 years ago some lucky young lad was probably given this bulldozer brand new and I'll bet the first thing he did was take it out into the garden to play with it. Today you have restored the same toy to pristine condition and the first thing you do is take it out into the garden to play with it. Irresistible.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers David ,your spot on I couldn't resist giving it a go, the wife said what on earth are you doing playing in the dirt ,and there's me with a stupid grin on my face ,having fun 😀 All the best Martin

@wallyrator Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant rejuvenation, you are a genius Martin, brilliant my son.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much it's really appreciated my friend

@wallyrator Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare Just keep the excellent work rolling out. You are credit to the DCM world.

@wallyrator Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare Martin, I am curious ,what make and size of the brush do you use please?

@edwardparnell6134 Жыл бұрын

It's always good to have your on little part department handy. Great little dozer. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing your work.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward, yes it doesn't pay to throw things away, because you never know 😉 All the best Martin

@septiccalling8341 Жыл бұрын

What a mission! Well worth it, though...... she's a beauty now. Bloody good work 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much it was an interesting one to do . All the best Martin 👍

@deanaustin996 5 ай бұрын

Another amazing restoration turned out fabulous i do like the commercials you do

@martindaredare 5 ай бұрын

Yes this was a big heavy one but fun to do

@glynstimpson Жыл бұрын

Hello Martin great video looks like new great paint work. Hope you and your family are keeping well regards Glyn

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Glyn, something different glad you liked it 👍

@lostonwallace1396 Жыл бұрын

All right! You just know that I'm a sucker for construction equipment, Martin! Loved this video, man! Thanks so much! Turned out to be a beaut!

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers loston, I thought you might like this one ,the spare one will just be restored as a tractor unit . All the best Martin

@lostonwallace1396 Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare I really do like seeing construction equipment miniature restorations. Dunno what it is, but since I was a tiny lad, I loved watching dozers, graters, highlifts, cranes, and dump trucks. There's just something fascinating to me about seeing these sort of machine vehicles! I thank you for sharing your excellent restoration!

@jeffbaker2897 Жыл бұрын

You did a amazing restoration on this Blaw Knox dozer Martin, construction equipment,trucks are my love,the operator named “Tom”👍that was my fathers name, this reminds me when I was 4 or 5 years old, he sat me on his lap on a D-8 cat was pushing up a pile of stone at a state Highway shop, he was an employee there, as I remembered I enjoyed the ride, Martin you brought out great memories with this build for me”Thanks”, you take care my friend , looking forward to your next restoration,see ya! 😎🚙🚗🚒🚜👋

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff iam pleased it brought back a nice memory, that would have been fun for you riding on one of those. All the best Martin 👍

@ianhow100 Жыл бұрын

A workup but worth it. Nice going Martin

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian ,thanks very much my friend

@peterhoughton1589 Жыл бұрын

Another absolutely fantastic restoration Martin, your legendary detailing skills really make your model stand out. I wish you'd shown us how you did the front grille, it's incredible. I just can't praise it enough, well done. Looking forward to next week's video, all the best. Peter. 👍

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter I will do a short video for you Peter when I get a minute. All the best Martin 👍

@MapleLeafCustoms Жыл бұрын

Great casting choice, Martin. This is the kind of toy I played with as a kid, much more than the little cars. I was always out in the sandbox building roads. Great memories. You did a wonderful job restoring this one. Nice to have a spare casting for parts! Looks pristine now! 🍁☕👍

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, yes this one has plenty of play value I was having fun with the outside photography playing in the dirt 😀.

@diecast_MikeEspo Жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always. This one came out great .

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike much appreciated my friend 👍

@anthonyobersteller1556 Жыл бұрын

Martin another great job on the bylaw Knox bulldozer to add to your construction collection.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony it make a nice addition 👍

@paulwilson2118 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Martin. Great restoration, great video love your work..thank you.. Paul ☘️ ☘️

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul it's really appreciated my friend

@Adriansmith805 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration Martin looks amazing well done 👍.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian much appreciated 👍

@Buster-jg9zg 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Martin, putting it in the sand takes you back, playing in the garden moving a bit of dirt. 😂

@martindaredare 2 ай бұрын

Cheers buster, it was fun playing in the sand 👍

@andysgaragediecastrestorations Жыл бұрын

Wow what a marathon and tricky restoration. Superb outcome as always. 👍

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy yes it was a fiddly one but it was working out how to get it apart was the hardest part . All the best Martin 👍

@mickmanly1479 Жыл бұрын

That has to be the most difficult models I ever seen you do and yet,you succeeded.well done

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers mick yes this was certainly a bit tricky. 👍

@kevsbangerracers2027 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin that’s a excellent restoration on that bulldozer, very well done

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin much appreciated my friend 👍

@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Жыл бұрын

Got 1 of these looks exactly the same, got new tracks, Watching to see what I'm in for when I do mine😊

@piratedjradio Жыл бұрын

Excellent job looks brand new mate

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much it's really appreciated my friend 👍

@LaziLowcollectables Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing ,very detailed model ,really good work on this bulldozer Martin ,top job

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers laz I appreciate you brother

@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 Жыл бұрын

That looks great Martin..

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian take care my friend

@jontaylor1652 Жыл бұрын

Something a bit different this week Mart, a bit of a challenge but it turned out really nice, well done mate.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much my friend

@IncredibleGears Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing. Thank you for the video!

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend 👍

@J.B.Scale.Creations Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever seen one of these with the tracks on. Amazing with well thought out paint detail how you can transform what is usually a cast aside broken toy into a really detailed little model. Great video Martin, thanks for sharing! 🙂

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words John, much appreciated my friend ,you don't find many of those complete with good tracks ,but the repo ones fit nice . All the best Martin

@hellboy1959 Жыл бұрын

very nice build Martin lots of interesting bits in the strip down and assembly great job 👍👍

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Neil, something different it was interesting to say the least 👍

@PaulRestorer Жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always Martin, I love seeing bulldozers. I've never seen this before, must be very rare. Kind regards👍

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, it's a good size and heavy, there are quite a few come up for sale in the UK , lot are broken . All the best Martin

@janwillemhoepman7539 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Martin. Good idea to leave the front end unpainted

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much I thought so too looks more natural. All the best Martin

@Cleveland.Ironman 8 ай бұрын

Magnificent restoration Martin🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉The small black piece next to the exhaust stack is the air filter/air cleaner.

@martindaredare 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated and thanks for the information 👍

@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Жыл бұрын

Straight back to work😂❤😊

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers KC

@user-nj8tz5en7k Жыл бұрын

That thing is built stronger the the real one!

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers my friend, yep it's pretty tuff 💪 ideal for playing in the dirt 👍

@curtisarmstrong6521 Жыл бұрын

I restored one of these two years ago..it was a bigger..I redid it in the yellow and black nice job Martin

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks curtis , the yellow a black is a nice colour scheme 👌 all the best Martin

@austingreenough6396 Жыл бұрын

Great job Martin,I love how you transformed these two old tractors into a beautiful new looking one. It looks fabulous Austin

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin ,the best part was playing in the dirt with it 🤣🤣👍

@yayasgaragecustomdiecast7198 Жыл бұрын

That thing is huge. Great job!

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much my friend, yes it's a fair old size and quite heavy. All the best Martin 👍

@janbotha571 Жыл бұрын

Hello Martin. It's beautiful 😊

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated 👍

@crapaudnicksdiecastrenovat1739 Жыл бұрын

Lovely job Martin, I love this one, as always, beautiful detailing and some cool outdoor shots, another top class restoration👌👍😊 all the best, Nick🐸🐸

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks nick ,I enjoyed playing in the dirt with it whilst doing the out side shots ,brought back happy memories 😀

@ianb6415 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin a fantastic job this week, nice photos too. I recognised the yellow one from a few years back, just goes to show everything comes in useful sooner or later. All the best from Ian b & family.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian ,yep nothing gets wasted in this game . All the best Martin

@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie. Жыл бұрын

Very nice work there ol son, Dozer turned out a treat. Cheer's JV

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers JV , much appreciated my friend 👍

@ramblers69 Жыл бұрын

Really nice work Martin, bit fidd9, turned out really nice, love the pics in the garden, Cheers mate

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom ,I appreciate your support my friend

@kimlidster891 Жыл бұрын

😅top job.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very muchmy friend

@bigjim8872 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Sir!

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much it's really appreciated my friend

@michaeljacobson9726 Жыл бұрын

Nice job I like it

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it my friend 👍

@geoffmower8729 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate what a great little job to do it turned out beautiful. A bit tricky in places but you problem solved it out. I loved the outside shots at the end looked like old Tom was happy demolishing your back yard.😂😂🤣🤣 Good idea leaving the front of the blade and checker plate floor bare metal it's those little details that really make it. Cold and wet here at the moment I went out to the shed to get something from the car and discovered that the gutter down one side of the shed was blocked and all the water had flooded into the shed. Luckily it only went on the floor and not on the cars or tools. Hopefully the sun will come out long enough for me to get up the ladder and unblock it.😖 Catch you on the next one mate your videos really make my day.👍🏻👍🏻

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Geoff 🍻, blimey you were lucky with not getting an indoor swimming pool then ,I thought you were going to say you went to uni block it and got soking wet 😉. We have had a hot week but now thunder storms and rain 🌧. And the nights are starting to pull in again. All the best Martin 👍

@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Жыл бұрын

Battery went flat 😢 but I'm back, pretty sure I need to get a driver, turned out Sweet as 😊 Cheers 🍺🍻KC 🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧😎👍✌

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers KC the driver is the same as the dinky tracker driver so should be easy to get . All the best Martin 👍

@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare ok cool thankyou for the info Appreciated 👊🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧😎👍✌

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Жыл бұрын

So cool Martin ❤

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Shawn 🍻 All the best Martin 👍

@chrisparkinson1351 Жыл бұрын

Another quality restoration Martin. It put up a fight but cunning and experience won in the end 😜 I liked the outdoors shots and the natural blade. Maybe the yellow on could become the basic tractor. As always thoroughly enjoyed the channel. Hope all is well with you and Mrs D. Cheers my friend, Chris 👍🏻🎯🏆🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🏏🏏🇦🇺

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris glad you liked it ,and your right the other one will be done as a basic tractor unit . All the best Martin

@user-yc2yz4yv4j Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin good resto bit tricky in places but you cracked it ,i have a yellow one ,to good to restor all the best

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, it was a bit tricky but we got it down ,all the best Martin 👌

@kennybacchus1488 Жыл бұрын

Diecast. Restoration. Dinky toys. Blaw. Knox. Bulldozer. No. 961

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenny, all the best Martin

@ralphcooling7583 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Martin im going to give your tip on the Axel end bearing over with the Grindr 👍 . The bulldozer turned out very nice but you gonna need a big low loader to put it on lol . Ralph

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph, I appreciate that my friend, yes maybe a small tonka low loader 🤣🤣

@diecastflashback3331 Жыл бұрын

Bravo maestro! I bet you tightened up putting those rivets in, lol ✌️😎

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Yes it was a bit of a pucker up moment 😀 😄 that's for sure 👍

@steaminglion4067 Жыл бұрын

Blinding restoration Martin. I have one I dug up in someone's garden but it has too many parts missing of it .

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

That's cool I like garden dig outs ,thay look really cool brushed of gently and clear coated for display, give it a go

@steaminglion4067 Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare That's a Better idea than the one il never get round to (scrap yard ) diarama Cheers for that ! 👍.

@robmarshall956 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Martin 👍 I think these are the 561 number.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob yes it's possible they did this colour on both numbers different colour tracks . There was no numbers on mine so took a guess 🤔😀

@jimmyjames6267 Жыл бұрын

👍🚜

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jimmy 🍻

@gordonwebster3809 Жыл бұрын

radiator grille came out great never came across a blaw knox bull dozer always seemed to be drotts.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon, there are a few about unfortunately not a popular model. All the best Martin 👍

@terrybeechener5992 Жыл бұрын

It's called Blaw-Knox,Martin,not blow-knox.Not come across one in all my years at fairs/swap meets,so were not,imo,that popular.

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Terry, I have put it right now 👍, yes there are plenty of these for sale at a reasonable price ,it has good play value for a youngster .

@graemekemp1462 11 ай бұрын

The dinky blaw Knox bulldozer and heavy tractor seem to be based on the cletrc fde and the blade made by blaw Knox

@martindaredare 10 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend, yes I think you are probably right ,I had difficulty finding pictures of an original one . All the best Martin

@martytomson7650 Жыл бұрын

they actually came in 3 colours the one you didnt mention is a mid blue, very rare FYI

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Aghh yes the blue one cheers for reminding me marty.

@martytomson7650 Жыл бұрын

@@martindaredare had one a little while back boxed sold it from my market stall in Kettering

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Kettering that's not to far from me iam at Oundle

@anthonywallace8534 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin another fantastic job just a question did you glue that wheel on that broke or did you use that spare body looks good a bit fiddly but you smashed it well done😊

@martindaredare Жыл бұрын

Cheers Anthony, no to be honest it was easier to use the other casting ,I have since glued the other one back together for a future restoration just as a tractor unit. All the best Martin