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Belgian Diecast Restorations
Belgium
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2021
If you like diecast cars, you are in the right place!
On my channel I restore a variety of mostly European brands (Dinky Toys, Matchbox, Corgi, Siku, Majorette, Norev, Solido).
I try to upload a video every Sunday. So make sure to subscribe and click the bell to be notified when I have a new restoration for you. By clicking the notification bell, you also boost my channel in the TH-cam algorithm.
I hope you enjoy my work. Any comments and constructive remarks are greatly appreciated.
If you want to ask me a question or want to send me something, you can contact me with the e-mail address below.
I understand English, Dutch, German and French.
If you would like to support my channel, you can make a donation or become a member on my Ko-fi (link below). Any support is fondly appreciated.
On my channel I restore a variety of mostly European brands (Dinky Toys, Matchbox, Corgi, Siku, Majorette, Norev, Solido).
I try to upload a video every Sunday. So make sure to subscribe and click the bell to be notified when I have a new restoration for you. By clicking the notification bell, you also boost my channel in the TH-cam algorithm.
I hope you enjoy my work. Any comments and constructive remarks are greatly appreciated.
If you want to ask me a question or want to send me something, you can contact me with the e-mail address below.
I understand English, Dutch, German and French.
If you would like to support my channel, you can make a donation or become a member on my Ko-fi (link below). Any support is fondly appreciated.
Lesney Matchbox 33B Ford Zephyr 6 Diecast Restoration
This Lesney Matchbox Ford Zephyr 6 is in a very sorry state. Let’s bring it back to factory standards!
I greatly appreciate any comments and/or constructive remarks. Please don't forget to like, subscribe and tick the notification bell if you want to be notified when I upload a new restoration video.
Support my Channel:
Support me on Ko-Fi and get my decals and stickers: ko-fi.com/belgiandiecastrestorations
My Instagram: belgiandiecastrestorations
My Facebook page: belgiandiecastrestorations
My Mastodon page: mstdn.social/@belgiandiecastrestorations
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:23 Disassembly
03:08 Wirebrushing Casting and bottom plate
03:51 Straightening the tow hook
04:48 Tapping a screw thread
05:26 Primer
05:53 Colour coat
06:18 Detailing
08:04 Cleaning interior and suspension
08:37 Wirebrushing the axles
08:53 Refreshing the wheels
09:19 Reassembly
11:33 Result
I greatly appreciate any comments and/or constructive remarks. Please don't forget to like, subscribe and tick the notification bell if you want to be notified when I upload a new restoration video.
Support my Channel:
Support me on Ko-Fi and get my decals and stickers: ko-fi.com/belgiandiecastrestorations
My Instagram: belgiandiecastrestorations
My Facebook page: belgiandiecastrestorations
My Mastodon page: mstdn.social/@belgiandiecastrestorations
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:23 Disassembly
03:08 Wirebrushing Casting and bottom plate
03:51 Straightening the tow hook
04:48 Tapping a screw thread
05:26 Primer
05:53 Colour coat
06:18 Detailing
08:04 Cleaning interior and suspension
08:37 Wirebrushing the axles
08:53 Refreshing the wheels
09:19 Reassembly
11:33 Result
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Terrific colour and finish!
Thanks, Martin!
Thank You 🙂I have just decided to start restoring my old Corgi/Matchbox collection (survivors) from the late sixties and seventies.Your videos are informative and educational. Thank you so much for showing the details of the pens, paints and supplies that you use and the detailed processes. This approach makes you one of my new favourite video watches. Really helpful. A fantastic result.
Thanks! Much appreciated! 🙂
Another winner, Johan! You take such care with the preparation and the finished result is excellent! Thank you for sharing your work!
Thanks! Much appreciated! 🙂
Bel lavoro bravo, per le rifiniture hai usato un argento crome?
Thanks! I used Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver for the details.
Nice job mate, but I did like the pink lol. Cheers Graham
Thanks! When I get my hands on another one, I'll do a custom in pink. 😉
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@@BelgianDiecastRestorations you know the old saying, " real men love the pink "
That looks nice Johan, great job. Have a good one and cheers!😄❤👍
Thanks, Tim!
Lovely tanker beautiful restored very lovely colour 😊
Thanks, John!
Fantastic restoration Johan love it cheers for sharing video x
Thanks, John!
Very smart restoration Johan, looks fabulous
Thanks, Martin!
nice
Thanks!
Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍
Thanks, Joe!
Very nice restoration. Beautiful car. 😊
Thanks! It sure is! 🙂
Nice,non original colour but that suits it.
Thanks, Terry! Actually the 1967 batch was issued in that colour. matchbox.fandom.com/wiki/Ford_Zephyr_6
Perfect colour choice!
Thanks!
Wonderful! I love a factory reset! An excellent job, Johan, thank you!
Thanks!
The green looks a bit too light to me, not real army green compared to the jerrycans. Other than that it's a nice restration
Thanks! I had hoped that the colour would be a bit more like the original. Nevertheless, Dinky did a wide range of greens with these Jeeps, including a tint that was very close to this almost forest green.
That's a lot of accessories! It's quite a model when it's all back together again. Great job Johan!!
Thanks, Thomas!
Brilliant restoration looks superb, well worth the effort
Thanks, Martin!
Fantastic restoration love the green paint cheers for sharing Johan
Thanks, John!
What a fantastic Factory Reset, Johan! I watched it on Sunday morning! Too job! Thank you for sharing your interest in model restorations.
Thanks, Keith!
I love videos where I see the problem solving steps, which we all have as we work through our builds, and of course your results are great and speak for themselves. Good job on a casting I had never heard of, thanks for the history and a wonderful restoration!
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍
Thanks, Joe!
that went well, Johan.
Thanks, Terry! I'm also quite happy with the result.
Noice job mate
Thanks!
Excellent work.👏👏👏👏
Thanks, Andy! 🙂
I hope the driver doesn’t encounter many speed bumps though. 😅
What a great factory reset! We are always more critical on our own work than the work of others. We see more flaws. You did a great job Johan. Keith
Thanks, Keith!
Very nice restoration. The green paint looks fine, and the slighty bent fender makes it look era. Great job, Johan!❤❤ Stephen
Thanks, Stephen! Dinky used different shades of green for this one through the years, so it's not inaccurate. 🙂
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The red a lot better choice than green. Came out a treat, cheers Graham
Thanks! 🙂
Great job mate, cheers Graham
Thanks, Graham! 🙂
That looks classy now Johan, very nice custom. You do great work! Have a great day and cheers!😄❤👍
Thanks, Tim! 🙂
You have evolved and I am happy for you buddy! Μπράβο σου!
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Fantastic restoration love the colour Johan great job 👍
Thanks, John! 🙂
very nice restoration and nice color, i haven't found yet a jaguar to restore in one of my videos
Thanks, Mattias! You have a new subscriber! 😉
👍 Thx 🇧🇪.
Excellent work
Thanks, Keith!
Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍
Thanks, Joe!
Great restoration Johan, with the added details. However the Majorette version of the Jaguar XJ6 was never really my favorite. I prefer the Matchbox version. The dimensions seems a bit off to me on the Majorette version, where the Matchbox version is better. And the base on the Majorette seems so high. I guess it has something to do with the active suspension. If I remember correctly this was the 90s era when most Manorette still had metal bases. But the quality was not the same as 10-20 years earlier. The quality was far better in the 70s and 80s. In my opinion the 90s was sort of a pivoting point or period for Manorette (as for many other diecast manufacturers going from metal bases to plastic). The quality was never the same for Majorette, Matchbox Siku among others after the 90s, when they all turned to plastic bases. Besides I’m not quite the fan of the larger scale Majorette and Siku does compares to Matchbox and Hot Wheels. I am glad though that Hot Wheels have kept metal bases for the premium lines and rubber tires. Now we just need to get Matchbox and the Majorette and Siku to do the same for their premium lines
Thanks! Indeed, cutting costs became a priority, which meant a decline in quality with all diecast brands. I really don't know why Majorette chose to lower the base, since it was still using the same suspension as in the 70's and 80's.
Beautiful restoration and the paint looks awesome. Excellent video!
Thanks!
I like that. Good factory colour for Jaguar, if not Majorette. I really don't like the go-faster wheels, so would have changed thise and given the steering wheel a black rim, but what a terrific job you made of it - a proper rescue!
Thanks! 🙂
Love the chosen color scheme.
Thanks, Paul!
What a lovely job! That metallic red has a rich quality to it! Nice choices on the customising! Thank you, Johan!
Thanks! I really love those Tamiya metallics. They have some very beautiful colours!
Excellent restoration Johan, looks really smart
Thanks, Martin!
Nice one,Johan. I love Jags,the XJ220 being my favourite.
Thanks, Terry!