MATCHBOX Restoration 5b London Bus 1957

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MATCHBOX Restoration 5b London Bus 1957

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I've done a couple of buses before but thought it was about time that I tackled this one that I have had for a few years now. This small, but not the smallest, Matchbox bus, is a cute as a button! - One thing about this little childs model is that it advertised 'Players' Cigarettes. How unusual does it seem today, that a childs toy would encourage cigarette smoking? - I hope you enjoy this episode as I went the extra mile and have included a 'Kevin the koala' skit and also a short extra end video that shows how I made Kevin's bus driver's hat.
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@PatGilliland 4 ай бұрын

Sunday morning, coffee and Marty's - perfection.

@Ugnaught82 4 ай бұрын

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

@jimcochran9581 4 ай бұрын

Got love Kevin!!!!

@DocLaw172 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

What?

@kjamison5951 4 ай бұрын

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!

@doublenickelbob 4 ай бұрын

Yea, Kevins back !

@fritziepisarski8681 4 ай бұрын

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

@55nimrod55 4 ай бұрын

Always loved the iconic red Double Decker British Buses

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@fractaljack210 4 ай бұрын

Love the frequent uploads. Wonderful makeover .

@rayjay8322 4 ай бұрын

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!

@bazil7330 4 ай бұрын

you do the most relaxing and comforting videos iv seen on You Tube,

@GuitarSmith. 4 ай бұрын

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

@djpoopypants4741 4 ай бұрын

Gnarliest hand on the internet! Let’s go. Love it

@grayhaven451 4 ай бұрын

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

@_SurferGeek_ 4 ай бұрын

Kevin was definitely Puttin' on the Ritz!

@jeremyfdavies 4 ай бұрын

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

@lancerevell5979 3 ай бұрын

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

@teddill4893 4 ай бұрын

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

@philm9593 4 ай бұрын

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

@danielbritton8588 4 ай бұрын

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

@buzz_4stroke192 4 ай бұрын

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

@umbertoyltp 4 ай бұрын

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! ❤

@adamadamson848 4 ай бұрын

I love Sundays and restorations with Marty

@astolatpere11 4 ай бұрын

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

@georgecunningham9175 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@janvanherck1547 4 ай бұрын

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

@50goingon15 4 ай бұрын

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

@stuartchen365 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Nottingham, UK, home of Players cigarettes.

@gabrielbarudi1399 4 ай бұрын

Very cosy Workplace ❤

@MMitchellMarmel 4 ай бұрын

KEVIN!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@robphillips1797 4 ай бұрын

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.😂😂😂😂

@janbotha571 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration Marty ☕👋😎😎🎁🥐

@DoctorFaktor 4 ай бұрын

The end segment was brilliant.

@jacktheripper6716 4 ай бұрын

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

@andrewlorenz3139 4 ай бұрын

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!

@dejugulators 4 ай бұрын

Axle Separation System.. LOL😂

@richardporcari7206 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jeremyfdavies 3 ай бұрын

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

@oliverlofk 4 ай бұрын

This man makes miracles

@user-ji6gp4lx1s 4 ай бұрын

Hallo and thanks from 🇿🇦

@davidparker8221 3 ай бұрын

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!

@roblove2244 4 ай бұрын

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.

@joeholloway1386 4 ай бұрын

Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍

@paulcooper9135 4 ай бұрын

Another top notch restoration! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@blue_leader1833 4 ай бұрын

Great show has ever Marty keep them coming

@RWSBaden 4 ай бұрын

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.

@greg1158 4 ай бұрын

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

@anatolii_paralel-b_ua 4 ай бұрын

Great 👍👍👍👍 restoration, like.

@simonscott1121 4 ай бұрын

nekminit, australia is inundated with deadly netherland spiders :D

@jandecoleman1 4 ай бұрын

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!

@drealean 4 ай бұрын

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

@leecollins5479 4 ай бұрын

looks great!

@FreakinPeanut 3 ай бұрын

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

@martindaredare 4 ай бұрын

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

@MCML50 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@steaminglion4067 4 ай бұрын

Nice restoration 👍

@richardcorwin1828 4 ай бұрын

Putting on the Ritz!!!

@nostalgiahobbies 6 күн бұрын

Mate I am stoked to see you're still going and stronger than ever. Been away for a while since being very busy and I'm really happy you're still about to feed my hobby hunger

@nathancook1404 4 ай бұрын

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

@davidinark 3 ай бұрын

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

@B_B_ 4 ай бұрын

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

@jeffreynerdin3522 4 ай бұрын

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.

@keithzatkalik5805 4 ай бұрын

Once again you did an amazing job.

@jaydsdiecastgarage 4 ай бұрын

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

@gsp0113 4 ай бұрын

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.

@chzuniga1 4 ай бұрын

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

@travelersdiecastcustoms1511 4 ай бұрын

Nice work love the bus ride Marty👍👍

@RedRockGamerSTG 4 ай бұрын

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

@popsreclamationstation2542 4 ай бұрын

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. 😎

@forresta65 4 ай бұрын

The Wallaby came to see the legendary rocking fountain.

@eagle1de227 4 ай бұрын

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

@markreetz1001 4 ай бұрын

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

@donmoore7785 4 ай бұрын

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.

@oldmanhuppiedos 4 ай бұрын

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

@petepeter1857 4 ай бұрын

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

@stephanmotzek779 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@darkhorsegarage9623 4 ай бұрын

Kevin’s new friend

@turdferguson5300 4 ай бұрын

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

@rondill1956 4 ай бұрын

Nice restoration looks awesome.

@toonman1971 4 ай бұрын

Nice makeover. Kevin’s hat was impressive!

@folmonty 3 ай бұрын

With all your followers you should have sponsors to help finance the hobby. I’ve purchased all sorts of items after seeing your videos. These are great fun. Thank you 🙏

@_malfunction 4 ай бұрын

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!

@fredflint5645 4 ай бұрын

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

@Hoysa62 4 ай бұрын

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

@gravesendaustralia 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@armandoflores462 4 ай бұрын

Awesome restoration Marty😎

@daverage4729 4 ай бұрын

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

@theBaron0530 4 ай бұрын

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

@MrNickyDalenz 4 ай бұрын

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

@kevsdiecastrestos 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jaja-te8gw 4 ай бұрын

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

@ZGryphon 4 ай бұрын

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. :)

@jackgerien6210 3 ай бұрын

Marty, I am a US follower. This vid featured the “Players Please” cig advert. I knew it sounded familiar and after some looking, found a pic taken on a family trip to Ireland in 1969. This pic was taken in Dublin and shows a “Players Please” advert on top of a building. The building was located at the corner of Abbey St. Lower and O’Connel St. Lower, two doors down from Mooney’s pub. 55 years later the pub is still there but the sign is gone. Go figure…. Thanks for the memories.

@UncleWillie 4 ай бұрын

Nice makeover on that thumb too!!

@jerryrathgeb4412 3 ай бұрын

Marty, any chance you could give us a look at your collection? You must have got a few that didn't need makeover! 🙃

@johnkelley9877 4 ай бұрын

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.

@craiganderson6880 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!

@jesterger 3 ай бұрын

Hi Marty, you old Mad Hatter! Great work on the Number 5. It looks very fresh.

@peterthebricky 12 күн бұрын

Guessing you're enjoying retirement mate cheers for the videos and good luck

@SianaGearz 4 ай бұрын

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.