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Model Restorations Plus!
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2022
Model Restorations Plus, showcases restored models from AMT, Revell, Monogram, MPC and others that have been left for dead or forgotten in an attic or garage.
While I mainly concentrate on muscle cars of the 30s to late 70s we will occasionally throw in a Boat, Military plane or even a few 80's vehicles. I also go more into detail in the videos showing restoring Tips and tricks.
I also occasionally customize Diecast cars and trucks from Hotwheels, Matchbox and others.
Changing wheels, adding roll bars, painting. Pretty much what we do with our models.
Thank you for Visiting!
While I mainly concentrate on muscle cars of the 30s to late 70s we will occasionally throw in a Boat, Military plane or even a few 80's vehicles. I also go more into detail in the videos showing restoring Tips and tricks.
I also occasionally customize Diecast cars and trucks from Hotwheels, Matchbox and others.
Changing wheels, adding roll bars, painting. Pretty much what we do with our models.
Thank you for Visiting!
Restoring a rusty, crusty 1940 Ford Sedan! From junk to Gasser.
Restoring a very poor condition 1940 Ford Sedan (its bad!)
Final build for the Mars garage "Rust Bucket" Group Build 2024.
1940 Ford Sedan and a 1932 Ford 5 window Coupe from Revell.
Visit Mars channel for a ton of killer builds and how to's - @marsgarage8217
Check out these other car and model History videos!
History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html
My new series - "Models you didn't know existed"
Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html
Video 2 6 car series representing the Mexican 1000 - th-cam.com/video/B_jjOXmbYD8/w-d-xo.html
Video 3 "Here comes Bronson" TV show with a Harley Davidson - th-cam.com/video/tSNYmUXEBe0/w-d-xo.html
Video 4 Chysler Turbine in a Pontiac and chevy - th-cam.com/video/1sRZavGocAE/w-d-xo.html
Video 5 "Vans" th-cam.com/video/_fO76KWL_RM/w-d-xo.html
Watch an awesome short film here based on Days of thunder called "Days of Lightning"
th-cam.com/video/wpgOwc6pmrk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching!
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Final build for the Mars garage "Rust Bucket" Group Build 2024.
1940 Ford Sedan and a 1932 Ford 5 window Coupe from Revell.
Visit Mars channel for a ton of killer builds and how to's - @marsgarage8217
Check out these other car and model History videos!
History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html
My new series - "Models you didn't know existed"
Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html
Video 2 6 car series representing the Mexican 1000 - th-cam.com/video/B_jjOXmbYD8/w-d-xo.html
Video 3 "Here comes Bronson" TV show with a Harley Davidson - th-cam.com/video/tSNYmUXEBe0/w-d-xo.html
Video 4 Chysler Turbine in a Pontiac and chevy - th-cam.com/video/1sRZavGocAE/w-d-xo.html
Video 5 "Vans" th-cam.com/video/_fO76KWL_RM/w-d-xo.html
Watch an awesome short film here based on Days of thunder called "Days of Lightning"
th-cam.com/video/wpgOwc6pmrk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching!
#gasser #restore #Restore #Scalemodel #restomod #Kit #Reviews #Plastic #Scale #Model #barnfinds #Models #AMT #Tamiya #TamiyaUSA #Revell #MPC #scalemodels #Scale_model #hobby #hobbies #modelling #scale #weathering #howto #diy #hpiguys #howtomodelcars #create #make #tutorial #decal #decals #waterslide #ford #retro #glue #tipsntricks #racing #older #vintage #kits #mpc #revell #vintagecars #old #plastic #styrene #rust #Rusty #polarlights #jo-han #johan #vintagemodelkit #creatingrust #historyof #history #pickup #baja #hpiguys #3dprinting
#restoration #review #modelrestorations #howto #vgg #fairlane #buildmodels #rare #vintage #wheels #tires #chrome #modelroom #modelcollection #coup #32coupe #modelcarrestoration #vans #van #1940ford
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VANS! Chevy, Dodge, Ford, VW, Custom - Models you Didnt Know Existed - V5
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Its all about Vans on Models you Didnt Know Existed - V5 In Video 5 we take a look at all the different variations of Van model kits. From MPC, Revell, AMT, Lindberg and a few odd balls. And boy are there a lot! Please let me know if I missed any. Featuring: My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html Vide...
Camaro Trans Am series Race Cars
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1970 1/2 and 81 camaro Z28 with an custom Iroc / trans am series race car theme. Allot of custom work on these two. I'll have a Pontiac Trans Am to add to this series soon. Check out these other car and model History videos! History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/vid...
How to Cut out doors and trunk lids for Beginners
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Beginners look at how to cut out doors and trunk lids. Plus the same technique can be used on any model part you want to have open. Check out these other car and model History videos! History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html Video 2 6 car ...
Chevy Rescue Van Turned Custom Cruiser!
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This was a Box Stock Build-off on Herks Model Works (facebook page) Its from a 1975 Rescue Van Model Kit. We could only use what was in the box. Luckily there was a flyer in the box that I was able to use for the wall art and TV. I had to cut out all the doors, hood, Sun window etc. The exhaust was made from Sprue as was the Glass Packs. It took 1st place among allot of stiff competition. Check...
The Skeleton Kings new Bride - Halloween Short Story
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The Skeleton King of the underworld and his trusty 65 Buick Riviera Lowrider are out to find a Bride! A model short story. Check out these other car and model History videos! History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html Video 2 6 car series re...
Restored 32 Ford Hot Rod!
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1st Final build for the Mars garage "Rust Bucket" Group Build 2024. 1932 Ford 5 window Coupe from Revell. Visit Mars channel for a ton of killer builds and how to's - @marsgarage8217 Check out these other car and model History videos! History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-c...
New 820 s.f. Model Room. Lets take a Tour!
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Lets take a tour of my New Model Room at 820s.f. Its almost as big as my 1st house!! I cover the Layout, model collection, Picture area, Paint area, Workbench and the Paint Stripper area. Plus I show some builds in the works and a bunch of finished builds. This is something I would have never thought I would have so its very humbiling and exiting at the same time. Mars Garage Rust Bucket GB Fin...
HUGE! Stash Adds Again! I forgot about these!
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Another big Group of Stash Adds! I forgot About these Models in the House. 1 - MPC 71 Dodge Demon 2 - AMT 64 442 3 - Revell 66 GT350H 4 - Revell - 39 Chevy Sedan Delivery 5 - Revell - 78 Chevy Blazer "Pulled Pork" 6 - AMT / Ertl - 1994 Corvette Convertable (Junk Yard) 7 - AMT Green Hornet 8 - AMT / Ertl P-70 Night Fighter 9 - Pro Modeler - Ju 52/3m Transporter - Unopened 10 - Revell Auto Transp...
How much do rims and Tires matter?
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I go over using different types of wheels and tires and show how big of an impact they make on this 62 Fairlane. Its crazy! Check out these other car and model History videos! History of Model cars - th-cam.com/video/6T51m4uFHPY/w-d-xo.html My new series - "Models you didn't know existed" Video 1 When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro - th-cam.com/video/5kXx2qpziLc/w-d-xo.html Video 2 6 car series r...
Extremely Rare Promo Ford Fairlane's from 1962 and 1963
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3 builds / semi restorations - Fairlane's are from 1962 and 1963. Only released that year! 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 - Promo / Annual kit - 1 year release - never released again - EVER! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 - Promo / Annual kit - 1 year release - never released again. 1969 Cougar eliminator (technically a mercury but good enough for the girls we date!) - 80's kit with the 428 Cobra Jet. All were...
Monroe Magnum Vintage Kit Review 1978
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The Monroe Magnum Ford Courier released in 1978 by AMT / Matchbox when Lesney owned the company. And the 1977 Ford Courier released in 1995 by AMT and ERTL. Both are painted but never assembled. 2 kits in one box. ( I love it when that happens!) The Courier was the winner of the Baja 500 that year in its division. With a 2.2 LTR motor. That's the Same motor that's in a Pinto! Quick History: Man...
Creating Rust and Patina - A How To Video
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Creating Rust and Patina - A How To Video
57 Ford Thunderbird - Restoring old Paint - How to
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57 Ford Thunderbird - Restoring old Paint - How to
Vehicles of the Lewis Army Museum - Fort Lewis WA
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Vehicles of the Lewis Army Museum - Fort Lewis WA
Brief History of Revell Model Company
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Brief History of Revell Model Company
TV show "Then Came Bronson" + Baja Buro MPC Harley Davidson
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TV show "Then Came Bronson" Baja Buro MPC Harley Davidson
AMT's 1969 Mexico / Baja 1000 6 kit series from 1970
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AMT's 1969 Mexico / Baja 1000 6 kit series from 1970
When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro! Models You Didn't Know Existed V1
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When AMT made fun of Fidel Castro! Models You Didn't Know Existed V1
Model Companies - History of AMT, MPC, JO-HAN + Revell & Monogram
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Model Companies - History of AMT, MPC, JO-HAN Revell & Monogram
Road Warrior GB Final Participant Builds!
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Road Warrior GB Final Participant Builds!
Vintage Kit Review - Tommy Ivo's "SHOWBOAT" 4 Engine dragster
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Vintage Kit Review - Tommy Ivo's "SHOWBOAT" 4 Engine dragster
A couple of cool builds. And I liked the music :)
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I am sure I saw an A team van kit back in my younger days possibly by AMT
Holy Cow, I missed the A Team Van!!! I had a pic of it. Great catch BB. I loved that show as a kid. I have a meme that is a Pic of a small Foreign Van called "The B team" 😄
I had the cuckoo near as a kid
@@davealback2102 That's a cool one David. I have that one myself. Such odd graphics with the bird. The tires are odd as well since they are off-road tires. Yet the Van is not a 4x4.
What a transformation. I love it.
Thank you my Friend.
I had many of these when I was a kid, I still have the Revell 1/16 scale Movin out van in my closet, I started building the engine when I got it for Christmas when I was 12?, and that's as far as I got!, I have a bunch of unbuilt models in the closet, at 60 years old I no longer have the patience to build one and would rather mess with my Trans Am!
I cant blame you there Tim😃. What year TA? Curious I checked Fleabay for the Movin Out Kit. The only one I could find was going for $175 and it was an open box. I have a 1:1 77 olds 442 that I like to tinker with. Eventually it will go to my son.
could you make a mad max car someday?
Hi George. I held a Group Build with a mad Max theme. Here are my 2 builds. . th-cam.com/video/VCqFz_F12vM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-5FiwINzASjBsgpP
@@SergeantGeorge here is the final builds of everyone that participated.th-cam.com/video/nJYUqmQGWC8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e0HtQh0hUtLN2jV7
Nicely done Exactly how it should have been built 👍👍
Thanks BK!
Both are awesome builds . Mike 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Mike!
My 2 favorite models to build were the kiss van and ine called vandal i found the model a few years ago and built it again, i build it for the first time in 1979 y just built it in 2022, back in the days i paid maybe $4.00 for it i paid almost $30.00 in 2022, all these old school models are very expensive now.
So true Robert. Even at $30 you got a great deal.
Good job and the music is good
Thank you Frankie. The music is always tough. Not to hard not to soft 😅
Awesome job thanks for sharing
@@danstamper746 thank you Dan!
Great rebuild, the music fits it perfectly.
@@BigSkyModelWorkshop right on. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Cool rebuild. Love the music. Ron
Thank you Ron!
What do you guys and gals think of the music?
Very nice.
Thanks man!
Back in the day, my cousins friend had a sweet rootbeer metal flake colored Chevy Van that had deep dish Cragar SS rims & custom interior called " The Slider "....done in 24K gold metal flake lettering & the van also had a sun roof & smoked diamond side windows. Vans were very popular in the 1970s, that's for sure✌️😎 Thank you for the cool video and amazing memories !
@@bigbow62 that really sounds cool. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I had the Baja beast in the late 70s.
Such a cool kit! I just checked and there selling for around $150 to $200 on fleabay. Fairly rare kit.
@modelrestorations yeah It was an awesome looking kit, and another favorite of mine was a Studebaker drag car with a double blown motor with a clear hood, don't remember the kit name, I think it was an AMT kit. I had several hundred models built at that time, always looked forward to Friday and the model isle at Kmart, lol
@@modelrestorations it just come to me about the Studebaker kit , it was called Double Whammy.
@@DonTrishLayne that one has been reissued by Round 2. You can build it stock or a Salt racer. Great kit.
Always good to save a ford. VERY NICE ❤
Thanks! I really didn't know which direction I was going with this one until about 3/4's of the way through.
@modelrestorations that's the best way to do it. Let the car tell you which direction.
@Insomniamodelcars yes it is.
THANK YOU! When I was a kid (late 70's early 80's) I build this van model and I still have some parts of it. I've been searching for years trying to identify the kit. It is the Street Connection Van at 3:21!!! THANK YOU! I also built the Ford 6 wheeler and clearly remember my cousin building the Sorcerer van! Great video!
Your so welcome! Thank you for watching. The 6 Wheeler is one of my favorite. Oh heck I would be happy finding any of them.
i have the quick sand.
That is definitly a Grail kit for me. I think its the only time they ever produces the Honda Oddesey.
I got it and the body was broken in center of window
@@jeffelliott-l8e That sucks. Were you able to repair it?
@@modelrestorations i have not yet. i think i need to steam it so it fits better first
You can also run it under hot water. Then mold then repeat. It takes longer but prevents the plastic from melting.
Do you remember the Ford panel truck model? A 1955 or 56 I think. It came in orange.
Yes I sure do. Last years USACC build was the 55 ford pickup or you could do the panel truck. I believe there was a Harley Davidson version in black as well. Thanks for watching!
I wish they bring them all back soon
@@adriangillock700 me to Adrian. Thanks for watching!
Actually vanning is having a rebirth..the nationals this year had almost 800 vans..I've been vanning for 43 years myself..
@@skruloos1 that's wild. I'm really glad to hear that.
@modelrestorations it's hard to pick just one..its taken me years to find them..
@@skruloos1 I'll bet. Although I don't normally worry about price. That's an extremely valuable collection. I remember a teacher telling us that Muscle Cars were a waste of money.....🙄
@@modelrestorations theres also a huge van following in japan..theres alot of kits available from Japanese kit makers..I have a few of those also..
@@skruloos1 I did see a few of those when I was putting the video together. I almost included them but I was already in the 8 minute mark with just U.S. Vans. There were quite a few I didnt add also. If I had to pick one I think I would go with the "Highjacker"
I have all of these vans..unbuilt and sealed..and yes,I'm bragging..
@@skruloos1 That's pretty damn cool SK. I have 3 hahahah
Start building.
@@dalepetrush4121 just got the Vantom Painted. It's on the back burner for a bit while I concentrate on the USACC build.
I had the Vantom and Vanpire. Great decals.
I have the vantom as well. They renamed it later to phantom van. The vampire one is great as well.
Always wanted a U S van but the low mpg and petrol prices in the U K would bankrupt me lol..
@@raychambers3646thank you for watching Ray. Can you find them in the UK?
Looks badass nice job. Love the old patina 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
i bought the visible van on ebay, then got one for dad. and also the highjacker one as well.. liked that visable van
@@MainahTony those are both such awesome kits. I really wish R2 would come out with more Vans. And not the coke ones🙄
@modelrestorations agree!!! Large ones would be cool or some of the cool older ones
Thats two real beautieeee's!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Steve!
These are so cool l build model vans. l have 80 percent of the vans kits in the video l have been building models for over 50 years great seeing all these kits 😁😁😁
@@edwardcox2840 Wow Ed! That's really cool. I really had to dig for some of the images. A lot of them I got from eBay. The prices on model Vans are phenomenal!
Very look back at the van craze .
Thanks so much for watching!
I'd love to see all of these kits repopped at some point.
Me to Todd. I would get them all.
Nice compilation of van kits. Some are very unique like the Ironsides. Like the 6 wheeled van with hauler in the back.
Thanks for watching David. I got a lot of the images from Ebay. I couldn't believe the prices! Many were in the $80 to $120 range all the way up to $800 for the vintage dodge Van.
I had several of those models growing up! The "Husky Hauler" with the dirt bikes and trailer was my favorite.
@@SuperMickey57 that is such a cool one. I've never seen one in the wild yet.
people are finding the 1-1 vans and fixing them
@crazypainter56 kinda like bell bottoms. Wait long enough, and they will come back. Hahaha, I was just telling the wife that I needed a 70s Chevy Van to Cruz around in.
The 1/20 MPC Custom Slammer Police Van! Built one as a kid with my dad's help. I would love to see Round 2 produce all of these kits again
@@liamfirebird6922 Yes, definitely! I think they would still be big hits.
Need one of those Ford 1/20, Highjacker or ironside
Yea I would take either one of those as well. Whats interesting about the Ironside is it says it was designed by George Barris on the box. But he had never mentioned it nor claimed that it was his design.
My favorite are any of the Ford vans very cool very cool video sir thank you
Thanks for watching Eddie!
I would love to see the 1/20 scale Ford vans come back out that had the ambulance conversions in them. One can only hope I guess! Great video, enjoyed it a lot!!
Thanks David. Me as well. Round 2 needs to revive the van Craze.
I would love to have a few of those 1/20 scale Fords that had the ambulance conversion. Probably wishful thinking that they could be brought back. But one can always hope!! Great video.
Thanks again my Friend!
Which one is your favorite? There are so many Van models I couldnt keep track! I had to go fast to cover them all. Thanks for watching! (If I forgot any please let me know)
A pair of nicely broken in racers. Looks very realistic.
@davidchin350 thanks so much for watching David.
See many more restorations and how to's @modelrestorations
Very cool! I'll take the 81.
@@BigSkyModelWorkshop right on. Thanks for watching!
Two fantastic looking builds for me its the Camaro 👍👍
Thanks for stopping by!
Great video time consuming but pays of nice 👍👍
It definitly is. Ive been looking at some different ways to do it faster.
Dang! that is impressive work!
Thanks Max!
Awesome builds my man! I would have to pick the #17.
Thanks Max!
They are cool👍😎I like the ones at the end too👍😃
Thanks for watching Pete. I appreciate it!