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Kev's Die-Cast Restorations
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2023
Welcome to my channel dedicated to restoring mainly pre 1970 1/43 scale die-cast models made by manufacturers such as Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox.
Videos will show the disassembly of the castings, preparing them for repaint and final assembly while sharing my tips, methods and tooling.
Most of my restorations are classed as 'code 3' which means I don't replicate the factory colour schemes because in my opinion, once the base has been removed the originality becomes void.
Videos are filmed from my 'Man Shed' and 'A Room' somewhere in South Devon, England, U.K.
This isn't my main hobby, neither is the channel monetised, it is just something I share in between my other modelling projects which means videos will be sporadic. So if you consider becoming a subscriber, please be patient awaiting future content.
Thank you for your patience, time and support..Kev's Die-Cast Restorations.
Videos will show the disassembly of the castings, preparing them for repaint and final assembly while sharing my tips, methods and tooling.
Most of my restorations are classed as 'code 3' which means I don't replicate the factory colour schemes because in my opinion, once the base has been removed the originality becomes void.
Videos are filmed from my 'Man Shed' and 'A Room' somewhere in South Devon, England, U.K.
This isn't my main hobby, neither is the channel monetised, it is just something I share in between my other modelling projects which means videos will be sporadic. So if you consider becoming a subscriber, please be patient awaiting future content.
Thank you for your patience, time and support..Kev's Die-Cast Restorations.
Studebaker Golden Hawk 1960-65..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration
Restoration of Corgi's Studebaker Golden Hawk featuring strip down, paint and re-assembly
มุมมอง: 253
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Riley Pathfinder 1956-61..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration
มุมมอง 549หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Corgi's Riley pathfinder showing strip down, paint and re-assembly
Commer Harrington Contender BOAC Coach 1956-63..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 378หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Harrington bodied Commer Contender BOAC Coach showing strip down, paint and re-assembly. Featuring an attempt to use the Cold Blueing method on the base plate.
Lancia Stratos..1/25 Polistil Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 3782 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Polistil's 1/25 Lancia Stratos.
Austin A40 Devon 1949-54..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 3702 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of a Dinky Austin A40 showing strip down, paint and re-assembly.
Bedford CA Van 1955-60..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 3652 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Bedford CA van in Ovaltine livery, showing strip down, paint and re-assembly.
Chevrolet Impala 1964-66..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 4425 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoring Dinky's Chevrolet Impala showing strip down, paint and re-assembly featuring my latest tooling for reinstating hubs onto splined axles.
Dodge Farm Produce Wagon 1954-64..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 6355 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Dodge Farm Produce Wagon in 1/59 scale, showing strip down, painting and re-assembly.
Maudsley Luxury Coach 1951-59..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 8936 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Luxury Coach (Duple bodied Maudsley coach) showing strip down, paint and re-assembly.
Jones Fleetmaster Cantilever Crane 1967-71..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 3896 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Jones Fleetmaster Cantilever Crane, showing strip down and re-assembly.
N.C.B. Electric Dairy Van 1949-60..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 4288 หลายเดือนก่อน
Welcome to my restoration of Dinky's N.C.B. Electric Dairy Van in 'Express Dairy' livery. I will be showing strip down, paint and re-assembly. Not much to do on this simple 2 piece casting so, a short video for me.
Leyland Comet 1956-59..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 4849 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoring Dinky's Leyland Comet (418) showing strip down, paint and re-assembly. Something different to my usual format, no background music or talking during the restoration process just a quiet relaxed restoration with subtitles.
Austin A40 Van 1956-60..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 51410 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Dinky's Austin A40 'Raleigh Cycles' liveried Van (472). Footage will show strip down, paint and re-assembly using aftermarket period decals.
ERF Neville Cement Tipper 1959-61..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 53610 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Corgi's ERF Neville Cement Tipper, showing strip down, paint and re-assembly.
VW 1500 Karmann Ghia 1963-67..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 58410 หลายเดือนก่อน
Restoration of Corgi Toys Volkswagen 1500 Karmann Ghia, showing strip down, paint and re-assembly. Not my best restoration and some negativity regarding poor viewing figures from some my recent uploads.
Foden Breakdown Tractor 1963-68..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 23810 หลายเดือนก่อน
Foden Breakdown Tractor 1963-68..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
Ford Transit Fire Appliance 1968-73..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 756ปีที่แล้ว
Ford Transit Fire Appliance 1968-73..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Standard Vanguard 1948-50..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 712ปีที่แล้ว
Standard Vanguard 1948-50..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Standard Atlas Bus 1964-69..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 412ปีที่แล้ว
Standard Atlas Bus 1964-69..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Hornby Dublo EDL17 N2 1956-67..Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.5Kปีที่แล้ว
Hornby Dublo EDL17 N2 1956-67..Die-Cast Restoration.
Morris Z Telephone Service Van 1955-60..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
Morris Z Telephone Service Van 1955-60..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 1967-70..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 1967-70..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
Austin Seven Mini 1960-64.. Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1Kปีที่แล้ว
Austin Seven Mini 1960-64.. Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
Foden Hoveringham Tipper 1964-69..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 3.1Kปีที่แล้ว
Foden Hoveringham Tipper 1964-69..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1963-67..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.1Kปีที่แล้ว
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1963-67..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
Riley 1947-54..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
Riley 1947-54..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Renault Floride 1959-65..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.5Kปีที่แล้ว
Renault Floride 1959-65..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
Alfa Romeo Coupe 1960-63..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Alfa Romeo Coupe 1960-63..Dinky Die-Cast Restoration.
Midland Red Motorway Express Coach 1961-63..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 1.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Midland Red Motorway Express Coach 1961-63..Corgi Die-Cast Restoration.
Mercury Cougar 1968-70..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
มุมมอง 442ปีที่แล้ว
Mercury Cougar 1968-70..Matchbox King Size Die-Cast Restoration.
Looks perfect. Nice model. Great restoration👍. Best regards 🙂
Great restoration kev beautiful colour merry Christmas to you and your family xxx
@@JohnHatwell Many thanks John and thanks for supporting this channel
Great restoration Kev. I love the colour.
Nice job. I'm about to attempt the same thing. How do you make the decals?
@@kenleech1636 Hello Ken, I don't bother making my own decals I purchase them online, thanks for taking a look.
Superb restoration Kev. Great colour choice. Was it your intention to put the wheels back the other way round? Have a great Christmas Kev. 👍👍
@@richardhayward2899 Hi Richard, yeah, I prefer showing the dished side of the wheels, have a great Christmas yourself and thanks for supporting my channel.
Was that one of the chrome ones? They are a bugger to get cleaned of the coating! You’ve done well there, for sure. Lovely restoration, and I like to use ISO to degrease the shell too, before paint. Sensitive period colour scheme - looks just like a real one!
@@frasermartin6728 Hello Fraser, yeah it was chromed, no trouble removing it. Have a great Christmas and New Year and thanks again for your support.
That's an absolute beauty! 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Lovely restoration, Kev. I like the paint you chose. It shows more of the details.
@@jesterger Many thanks and have a lovely festive break
Very nice work Kev!! The whole car came up great! I had my breath held and fingers crossed when you straightened the rear fin. Merry Christmas to you and yours Kev!! 👍👍
@@MrFumblethumbs Thank you Jeff and have a good one yourself.
Outstanding restoration kev looks amazing well done merry Christmas & a happy New year to you and your family well done 👍
@@Adriansmith805 Have a great Christmas and New Year Adrian and thanks for supporting my channel..
Nicely restored kev ,very smart and a good colour mix
@@martindaredare Thanks Martin..
Looks awesome Kev! Cheers ✌️😎
@@diecastflashback Thanks Don..
Beautiful restoration kev beautiful colour well done 👍.
Thanks Adrian 👍
Very interesting model. After renovation it looks like new. Best regards 🙂
Many thanks again for your comment and support..
Nice job, I wish you success and continuity . Thanks
Thank you! Cheers!
Great period colour, turned out great
Thanks Martin.
You should be marketing that Hub Puller, Kevin - that was slick! And the little deburring tool for the posts - sweet! The shop-bought Caustic - for common drain clearing - is strong enough for most things: I have found commercial use stuff a bit aggressive, and not really for the hands of a new starter in this caper. Your dressing of the casting paid dividends in the final - a great job all round. Thanks for sharing. I used to be a grumpy old Honda owner myself, by the way: VT600 Shadow in a younger life. A more staid approach now in an early Jazz, but it still corners on the doorhandles!
@@frasermartin6728Thanks Fraser, VT600 Shadows, you don't see many of those about. Own a Pan European and VFR 800 myself, thanks for watching, always look forward to your comments.
Great result. For what it's worth, I much prefer the new colour. Thanks for sharing !
@@willieckaslike Many thanks for watching..
Fantastic restoration kev love it mate lovely colour thanks for sharing cheers
@@JohnHatwell Thanks John..
Nice colour
@@ThePhosphater Thanks..
Lovely restoration Kev. Great paint finish and detailing too. That precision press is superb too!
@@richardhayward2899 Thank you Richard..
Nicely done! Sharp as a tack.
Thanks! 👍
Beautiful job..........smart as a new pin! 👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks again..
Great job Kev, I still haven't found fittings for my press. Cheers Don ✌️😎
@@diecastflashback Thanks Don, best of luck regarding your press.
You have made a really nice job. Well done.
@@IanTaylor-h2y Thanks Ian..
Very smart restoration, I had a shock when you said you brought that blueing liquid 😂,definitely not worth the trouble.
Thanks Martin..
Another super rescue Kev! Very nice, careful work! I must admit, I can't help but to chuckle everytime I see your big machinists hands wielding that tiny toffee hammer!! 😂 Cheers 👍👍
@@MrFumblethumbs Thanks Jeff..
Great restoration kev great work cheers mate fantastic work
@@JohnHatwell Thanks John..
great result 🙂👍
@@MattiasModels Many thanks...
I get the application of the bluing but I'm not sure I'm that much of a purist to be bothered with all the stages - as you say, a bit elaborate for a surface that will hardly ever see the light of day. Nice result on the shell, though - quite elegant coachwork these buses. Good one!
@@frasermartin6728 Thanks Fraser..
Beautiful coach restoration. Came out great.
@@timosdinkydetailing Thanks Timo..
Lovely restoration Kev of a great early casting. I always stick with matt or satin black for base plates but good on you for trying the 'Blueing method. 👍👍
@@richardhayward2899 Thank you Richard..
In my opinion the model looks great after renovation. The two-tone paintwork and details make this project successful 💪👌👍. Best regards 🙂
@@diecastRR Thanks again
What a beauty! Nice, meticulous work......👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻
@@septiccalling8341 Thanks..
Great job Kev, nice job on the base cheers ✌️😎
@@diecastflashback Cheers Don..
Nice work Kev! Good on you for seeing it through. I must say, I really do enjoy when you talk us through a build! You have a great sense of humor! KUTGW!! 👍👍
@@MrFumblethumbs Thanks Jeff, yeah I have a dry sense of humour, I can come across as a misery by some people who don't know me 😀 I see you were on Peter Oxleys rant, I would have said hello but I tend to keep myself in the background nowadays, cheers..
The blue tack special, interesting build , came out really smart
@@martindaredare Cheers Martin..
Despite your travails it's a stunna.
@@johnpoile1451 Thanks John, I suppose it did turn out OK just a shame I lost interest reassembling it..
Turned out great, I never thought about using the countersinker Good tip ✌️😎
@@diecastflashback Cheers Don..Do you need any Blu Tack 😀
Lol, good one
It looks great
@@Yogisgaspevan Thanks 👍
C’est simplement superbe..! It's only awsome....! Mais combien de travail pour arriver à ce résultat..? Tanks a lot 😂
@@dominiquedruart4768 Merci..
Very nice indeed, that. It was in better condition that the one I had, which ended up as a 'scrapyard prop', so badly corroded was it! I like the two grays - very in-period for the car, Kevin. Sensitively done, Sir!
@@frasermartin6728 Thanks Fraser..
Wow! Bringin' the bling on this one!! Looks fantastic! Almost a knurled looking texture on the inside of the casting. Great job Kev!!👍👍
@@MrFumblethumbs Thanks Jeff..
Another beautiful restoration job Kev!! Well done! 👍👍
@@MrFumblethumbs Thanks again Jeff for looking, commenting and your support.
Beautiful restoration kev looks amazing well done 👍.
Thanks again Adrian..
Lovely restoration Kev! Great period correct colours too. 👍👍
@@richardhayward2899 Thanks Richard..
Nice job! She really looks the part 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻
@@septiccalling8341 Many thanks...
Fantastic restoration kev lovely colour
@@JohnHatwell Thanks John..
Good old restoration, fine job Kev✌️😎
@@diecastflashback Cheers Don..
Nicely done Kevin, looks great