I don't collect, restore or do anything with diecast really, but I come back every week to see your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the world.
I can't say enough how much I am enjoying this trip through my own childhood. I've shared these videos with my brother, who has become paralyzed from the waist down due to an accident, and he is now inspired to dig out our old vehicles - about 50 - and give them the Marty Treatment! We enjoy your sense of humour also. Much like our own. Thank you for your inspiration and willingness to share the HOW in what you do.
09:00 - IIRC, 'Ergomatic' was the name given to this style of cab used across the Leyland truck range - including, AEC, Albion and some Scammels. It was intended to provide the drivers with better working conditions than those of the previous cab designs. Ergomatic was derived from ergonomics, a study of the working environment.
This one came out great - that 3D printer is mind-blowing !!! You put such expertise and skill into everything !! I love watching these !! Thanks Marty !!
What a great restore...I just bought a small lot of Lesney vehicles and this model is part of that lot. Perfect timing, I think, as I can proceed with the makeover without worrying about any unforeseen issues, thanks to your video. The humor is, as usual, quite entertaining. Thanks for doing these. I have found a new hobby as a result.
When you said how much pressure the compressor developed I thought yes the model will be blown to bits so when it went flying I laughed louder than the bit you did after, looking for it. The phrase "You're only meant to blow the bloody doors off!" came to mind.
Oh yeah, i was worried you were not putting out a video this week... Marty on the upright thing, do what works for you.. I think the glue and baking powder work just fine and has never let you down... Keep up the great work and keep them videos coming... Always look forward to Saturday morning in the USA and watching Marty's Matchbox Makeovers... What a way to start the day.. Thanks Marty
Hi friend. I´m Luis from Ecuador, S America. I´m 57 years old. Finding this matchbox cars video brought me to my childhood! My brother and I had these Matchbox cars 40 years ago! We used to spend hours playing together. then my brother died and I kept those toys. We used to make houses and cities with Lego blocks, and had a lot of fun! I had a blue plastic Matchbox collectors case with I guess 80 cars in four plastic sky blue trays and maybe 30 cars outside that case. Models that went from the 60´ oldest versions with iron strong axels for the wheels and modern ones from the 70´, "superfast" series with finer axels for the wheels like pins, that went faster but didn´t last for long. When we went to another country, my mother gave the whole case and cars to my little cousins that of course didn´t kepp it in good conditions at all. It all was lost, but the case. And later, 20 years, my step mother gave the case to my youngest little brother for his toys, so at the end everything was lost. When we lived in France they had this Majorette stuff, that didn´t stand the quality of Matchbox - Linsey - Made in England at all. I had this exact same truck you are showing, it loocks just like mine was!!
Ok so here’s this. There is more to these videos to watch for. Don’t just watch his videos for fixing matchbox cars. Take in everything. He is a truly funny guy. Look at the newspapers. Watch the bloopers he is a model genius. And he can’t make enough of these videos for me.
Here I am, in front of my notebook on a lovely cloudy Sunday morning here in Brazil, and I click on another "Marty's Matchbox Makeovers" video, sure I'll watch a very well done restoration (as allways) and also done (as allways) in a very good humor. And I was not deveived! Thanks again for the videos, Marty!
I have just come down from my loft after searching through my Matchbox cars I had as a kid and found two of these lorries and six plastic pipes. I have watched a few different view on this hobby and your attention to detail is second to none and I like the outtakes at the end
So pleased to hear that my channel has hit a spot with you. If you are rummaging around in the loft looking for cars then I guess I have woken the hidden child that resides in us all!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers and Charlie, I am sure my one was a Cherry Red/ Royal Mail Red shade rather than this pinkish hued finish. Lesney also did a Girder Truck on this model that was normally painted a shade of what appeared metalic green / copper shade.
That had to be one of the all time greatest. I totally lost control to the point that my wife thought I was having a seizure. My beer came out through my nose. Hysterically NUTZ!
It is fun to see these cars again , i had many of them as a kid, really many of them, and surprised to hear the value it has now, i also know that many creme/ white ones are actually much brighter but you make them more yellow..
As soon as I saw the truck I knew I had to watch this one. I had this toy when I was a kid. It was a hand-me-down from one of my older brothers. I never knew what kind of cargo it carried. Nice work all around, Marty.
Great work Marty, bringing these old cars and trucks back to life. As a kid, I owned quite a few of the ones you've restored. Memories of the good old days.........
Great job. You've come a long way in your processing of the window plastic. This polishing technique is the best approach yet and far better than the clear spray you used to apply. Thumbs up.
Another great video. When I was a kid, I found out the hard way why you should never, ever have one of these models in your back pocket, when running about with your mates... Once again your restoration is superb. Nice one!
Great stuff Marty, I'm a regular viewer and a fan - this truck is a top job! I love the small laughs in every video. This is just awesome! I cannot wait for another! Also, thanks to you I learned the superglue / baking soda technique which helped me in my hobby and trade. Keep on doing this great show! All the best from Czech Republic.
Watching these videos brings back memories of playing with these different models when I was a child even though I had totally forgot about them thanks Marty
Hmmmm, yeah if you buy the propaganda of the Allies. Do some research, you might be surprised to learn that you have been fed lies. There's a Jewish scholar who investigated the "holocaust" and his video may or may not be available on TH-cam anymore. But I will offer this, he had to go into hiding because of the threats on his life from Israeli Mossad. Some things aren't as they appear.
....I come here expecting a nice relaxing video....that...excursion in the middle was a hoot !....I had this same toy as a kid,... one evening I rolled off an ottoman onto this truck and realized a sharp pain in my buttock...when I jumped up it was fast in my butt cheek, the truck was not damaged and my siblings got a good laugh...
I cannot begin to tell you how much joy your videos bring to me... generally, it's tea I spit during the comedic parts... however, this morning, I was drinking a rather pleasant brandy... and well... At least the "home distilled brandy" I was drinking also makes a decent solvent for cleaning a keyboard... and let's just leave it at that. I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING INTO WHEN I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEO!!!!
Bravo Marty, absolutely brilliant, spat a mouthful of tea across the with that one, my wife thought I was having a heart attack. Kind had this model too when I was a kid, I used to use the pipes as drinking straws.
Oh my goodness. My son and I watch your videos every night as part of our night time routine (he loves cars AND TH-cam DIYers) and he is loving all your moment of hilarity!! Between the koala, the boomerang, and your personal injury - he was in stitches tonight! Thanks heaps for all your hard work! We love you! Jess and James in Vancouver Canada :)
That was a nice restoration and that prop was pretty convincing. You should do a special video on how you do such props and how you make them look so real.
Another awesome job Marty! Love your sense of humor, you seem the they type of guy that you'd love to have as a neighbor. We eagerly await the next episode.
There is something relaxing about watching your videos, it takes me into a nice zen mode. Your calming voice and the background music blend well with an interesting topic. Please keep them coming!
I just found one while on vacation that says Ergomatic Cab underneath and Leyland on cab. Missing windshield but wheels and axles are in good shape and all posts are connected. Going to work on a few new cars before I try to restore it. Recently got into this hobby and have learned so much from watching your videos. Thanks for the great work and sense of humor!
Wow Marty another excellent makeover! And yes I laughed out loud with the shot of the truck imbedded in your head! Another model I have from my collection. Cheers, Doc
Keep it coming! Even got my 81 year old Mother watching and asking about the next remake. This one had us both laughing as hard as you were👍😂
Thanks for watching Allan and your Mother. So glad to hear that you are both enjoying my videos!!!!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Have you used/tried JB weld? It works really well on metal.
Cheers
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Do you sell your models on ebay? Or do you collect them?
Marty.!
You - your work - your voice - your tools
your newspaper - your good humor. . .
You're not just a makeovers, you are an artist.!!
The newspaper headlines keep getting better and better
Only If you like propaganda 👍🏻😂
I don't collect, restore or do anything with diecast really, but I come back every week to see your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the world.
Marty, whatever you may do, please never change the way you make your videos. I guarantee I will always watch them. Thank you!
I can't say enough how much I am enjoying this trip through my own childhood. I've shared these videos with my brother, who has become paralyzed from the waist down due to an accident, and he is now inspired to dig out our old vehicles - about 50 - and give them the Marty Treatment! We enjoy your sense of humour also. Much like our own. Thank you for your inspiration and willingness to share the HOW in what you do.
09:00 - IIRC, 'Ergomatic' was the name given to this style of cab used across the Leyland truck range - including, AEC, Albion and some Scammels. It was intended to provide the drivers with better working conditions than those of the previous cab designs. Ergomatic was derived from ergonomics, a study of the working environment.
The out take at the end was priceless! Thank you, sir, for the opportunity to share a laugh!
Watching this while in the labour room with my wife great video just what I needed
@Chace Jones
So how did it go?
Enjoyed the video and continued to wait 18 hours for my 1st child a boy 👦
@@chacejones5950 congratulations from the comment section of Marty's Matchbox Makeovers.
This one came out great - that 3D printer is mind-blowing !!! You put such expertise and skill into everything !! I love watching these !! Thanks Marty !!
What a great restore...I just bought a small lot of Lesney vehicles and this model is part of that lot. Perfect timing, I think, as I can proceed with the makeover without worrying about any unforeseen issues, thanks to your video. The humor is, as usual, quite entertaining. Thanks for doing these. I have found a new hobby as a result.
When you said how much pressure the compressor developed I thought yes the model will be blown to bits so when it went flying I laughed louder than the bit you did after, looking for it. The phrase "You're only meant to blow the bloody doors off!" came to mind.
Hello from France . I had the same when I was a kid in the early 70s. Very good job !
I'd be happy to see and hear about when, the first day of school arrives. It can and will, sure make me feel busy! 🏫 🙌 😌 ☺ 😊 😄 🏫
Marty I love watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor and I swear your restorations get better and better. Cheers from Tennessee.
Great viewing for a relaxed Sunday,,,,,as always wonderful work,, wishing Marty and everyone a great Sunday,,,,
Oh yeah, i was worried you were not putting out a video this week... Marty on the upright thing, do what works for you.. I think the glue and baking powder work just fine and has never let you down... Keep up the great work and keep them videos coming... Always look forward to Saturday morning in the USA and watching Marty's Matchbox Makeovers... What a way to start the day.. Thanks Marty
Hi friend. I´m Luis from Ecuador, S America. I´m 57 years old. Finding this matchbox cars video brought me to my childhood!
My brother and I had these Matchbox cars 40 years ago! We used to spend hours playing together. then my brother died and I kept those toys.
We used to make houses and cities with Lego blocks, and had a lot of fun!
I had a blue plastic Matchbox collectors case with I guess 80 cars in four plastic sky blue trays and maybe 30 cars outside that case.
Models that went from the 60´ oldest versions with iron strong axels for the wheels and modern ones from the 70´, "superfast" series with finer axels for the wheels like pins, that went faster but didn´t last for long.
When we went to another country, my mother gave the whole case and cars to my little cousins that of course didn´t kepp it in good conditions at all. It all was lost, but the case. And later, 20 years, my step mother gave the case to my youngest little brother for his toys, so at the end everything was lost.
When we lived in France they had this Majorette stuff, that didn´t stand the quality of Matchbox - Linsey - Made in England at all.
I had this exact same truck you are showing, it loocks just like mine was!!
Ok so here’s this. There is more to these videos to watch for. Don’t just watch his videos for fixing matchbox cars. Take in everything. He is a truly funny guy. Look at the newspapers. Watch the bloopers he is a model genius. And he can’t make enough of these videos for me.
Here I am, in front of my notebook on a lovely cloudy Sunday morning here in Brazil, and I click on another "Marty's Matchbox Makeovers" video, sure I'll watch a very well done restoration (as allways) and also done (as allways) in a very good humor. And I was not deveived! Thanks again for the videos, Marty!
love these videos Marty...keep em coming please..also would love to see all the ones you have restored all lined up
I have just come down from my loft after searching through my Matchbox cars I had as a kid and found two of these lorries and six plastic pipes. I have watched a few different view on this hobby and your attention to detail is second to none and I like the outtakes at the end
So pleased to hear that my channel has hit a spot with you. If you are rummaging around in the loft looking for cars then I guess I have woken the hidden child that resides in us all!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers and Charlie, I am sure my one was a Cherry Red/ Royal Mail Red shade rather than this pinkish hued finish. Lesney also did a Girder Truck on this model that was normally painted a shade of what appeared metalic green / copper shade.
Great looking restoration! I like the 3D printed pipes as they have a little rough texture to them like real concrete pipes. Thanks for sharing this.
Marty, don’t worry about the paint mishap. You had a lot on your mind!
Yesssss a Martys Matchbox Makeovers Video! I always wonder every day if "there will be a new video today", and today.... There is :)
David Holcomb I'm wondering the same everyday. It makes me so happy when there is a new Marty's video.
I got two these trucks for Christmas in 1966! This brought back great memories! 😊
Sacrifices a truck for a laugh. Marty is in a different class.
Maybe it was a printed model, made with his 3D printer.
@@Jo_Kuiper That's very possible
LMAO
Very nice Pipe truck!
That had to be one of the all time greatest. I totally lost control to the point that my wife thought I was having a seizure. My beer came out through my nose. Hysterically NUTZ!
Matchbox restoring and comedy, all in one video, can't get any better!
It is fun to see these cars again , i had many of them as a kid, really many of them, and surprised to hear the value it has now, i also know that many creme/ white ones are actually much brighter but you make them more yellow..
Doing these models has really gone to your head...LOL!!
lol
LITERALLY! *ROTFLMFAO* Never lose your sense of humour!
That's the issue issue with doing too many on the bounce. It gets in to your head.
Spot on Mate!
Hands down the most entertaining Matchbox restorer on TH-cam.
Great resto job Marty. Love the out takes! LOL
As soon as I saw the truck I knew I had to watch this one. I had this toy when I was a kid. It was a hand-me-down from one of my older brothers. I never knew what kind of cargo it carried. Nice work all around, Marty.
Marty is my biggest inspiration for my own restoration videos
Great work Marty, bringing these old cars and trucks back to life. As a kid, I owned quite a few of the ones you've restored. Memories of the good old days.........
Such big hands reparing so tiny parts! Thank you as always for the great video(s) and greetings from the other side of the planet!
Great job. You've come a long way in your processing of the window plastic. This polishing technique is the best approach yet and far better than the clear spray you used to apply. Thumbs up.
That turned out beautiful! This is just what I needed to see on a Saturday morning. Thanks, Marty!
Oh dear. Thank you Marty. Made my day. Note to self - moderation in all things, especially in high pressure situations.
Shoutout to Marty, great way to start the weekend. The soldering effort may have worked better if the two parts were copper plated.
Maybe with a hotter soldering iron, the heat is dissipating to the truck
These oddball models are the best to see get restored.
I agree.
10:20 Hahahahahahaha... Oh my gawd.... That compressor accident!! 😂😂😂😂😂🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🏥🏥🏥🏥🏥🏥
Another great video. When I was a kid, I found out the hard way why you should never, ever have one of these models in your back pocket, when running about with your mates... Once again your restoration is superb. Nice one!
I'm always wondering when the next M3 video will come out! Thanks for the new one Marty! And yes, I call your channel M3. 😉
M3? - I like that! - Thanks for watching Paul!!
MMM THREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
3 M was taken, Post it!
Anyone else watch these videos to fall asleep? Very relaxing I love them
You're hilarious! 😂 You do amazing work. Keep up the great job! Fun to watch!!
Great little restoration. The baking soda idea is a real revelation. Keep um coming Marty
Marty says "Today I'm experiment with".. I start laughing even before I've seen the gag.
I think quite often a lot about back to school sale. This has got a lot to do with, restoring an old timer yellow school bus.🏫 👨🏫 🚸 🎒 🏫 👩🏫 💛
Marty has Matchbox cars on the brain....literally. Thanks for the new Episodes, spent the whole week watching the previous ones lol. Have a great day!
You have to copper plate to solder zamac
Saw that over on baremetalhw!
@@Gearhead-en8dz Yeah he been looking for a way to do it. Many people told him about the copper plating and he finely figured it out.
@@Jsellers1965 I wonder how strong of a sweat it is. I'm sure that's where the idea came from, sweating copper plumbing!
John Sellers... Exactly! Copper plate the Zamac, use plenty of flux with a soldering iron that can supply sufficient heat and you are good to go.
I don't know for sure but, I think you would need plumber's solder and acid based flux. Electronic solder is rosin core flux.
Great stuff Marty, I'm a regular viewer and a fan - this truck is a top job! I love the small laughs in every video. This is just awesome! I cannot wait for another! Also, thanks to you I learned the superglue / baking soda technique which helped me in my hobby and trade. Keep on doing this great show! All the best from Czech Republic.
Another nice restoration.
Baking powder, gluten free is a panacea.
You should wear a helmet with a protective cap.
Wonderful recording at the end.
Keep doing your thing Marty - it's working! Great restorations, topped off with VERY funny moments!
I’ve dug up half the forest I’m trying to find where the nipper played with his trucks to find another project only 12 acres to go !!
Awesome, keep going!!
Watching these videos brings back memories of playing with these different models when I was a child even though I had totally forgot about them thanks Marty
The newspaper headlines are funny! That Hitler guy was a real jerk!
Hmmmm, yeah if you buy the propaganda of the Allies. Do some research, you might be surprised to learn that you have been fed lies. There's a Jewish scholar who investigated the "holocaust" and his video may or may not be available on TH-cam anymore. But I will offer this, he had to go into hiding because of the threats on his life from Israeli Mossad. Some things aren't as they appear.
Love this channel. I used to have most of these matchbox vehicles when I was a kid. Wish we'd kept them...
....I come here expecting a nice relaxing video....that...excursion in the middle was a hoot !....I had this same toy as a kid,... one evening I rolled off an ottoman onto this truck and realized a sharp pain in my buttock...when I jumped up it was fast in my butt cheek, the truck was not damaged and my siblings got a good laugh...
Love seeing these restorations of toy cars I still remember from my childhood. I love playing with grown up toy cars these days.
I think you need more pressure in your spray gun.
Liked before viewing. Excellent work again Marty.
Have memories of playing in my childhood garden with this model over 50 years ago.🙂
Have you wrote the name of someone on your hand?
Adolfs real name?
And i love your spray booth papers
I look every time excitedly
Thank u
I suffer from a terminal illness and these cheer me up
what how?
I cannot begin to tell you how much joy your videos bring to me... generally, it's tea I spit during the comedic parts... however, this morning, I was drinking a rather pleasant brandy... and well...
At least the "home distilled brandy" I was drinking also makes a decent solvent for cleaning a keyboard... and let's just leave it at that.
I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING INTO WHEN I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEO!!!!
M3 4Lyfe
I too call his channel M3... unless I just gave Marty's channel a new nickname this morning. 🤓
Just LOVE the humor.........adds a nice touch to a fabulous restoration.......
Is it just me or are your videos all seeming pretty much the same ?
Sad to say that I agree with you - Kinda boring
I loved the bloopers at the end. The bit about your accident was funny too. As always a great video. Thank you sharing.
Awesome job Marty and just thought the high pressure test was a hoot!! Keep up the great job. Enjoy all your restore videos!
Marty..I had one of these as a boy and drove the real thing in the 70's and 80's.
Marty, I am always excited when I get close ups of your beautiful finger nails. So well kept!
OH GOD!!! Blow away half the damn neighborhood with that bastard! I love your sense of humour, Marty!
Bravo Marty, absolutely brilliant, spat a mouthful of tea across the with that one, my wife thought I was having a heart attack. Kind had this model too when I was a kid, I used to use the pipes as drinking straws.
Loved the part with the truck stuck in your head, it was hilarious, you do such a good job on the restores.
Oh my goodness. My son and I watch your videos every night as part of our night time routine (he loves cars AND TH-cam DIYers) and he is loving all your moment of hilarity!! Between the koala, the boomerang, and your personal injury - he was in stitches tonight! Thanks heaps for all your hard work! We love you! Jess and James in Vancouver Canada :)
You have become an important part of my saturday morning - like coffee. Thanks a lot and best wishes from Germany
I really enjoy your humor, as well as your detailed descriptions of your restorations. thanks
That was a nice restoration and that prop was pretty convincing. You should do a special video on how you do such props and how you make them look so real.
Marty again and again, i dont know what i like most , the Film, the finish Model or the sequence after it , when
you guys laugh 🤣👍🏻 thx for that
Another great video, Marty. Love the fact that you include the little mistakes and learning curves that follow, brilliant.
Love your humour Marty!!!! 😅Impressive pressure on that compressor!
Love to watch your shows... You are the Bob Ross of matchboxes😁
Good to see you’ve gone gluten free in your makeovers.
I really enjoy the repair videos more than the simple renovation vids. Good job on this one.
Another awesome job Marty! Love your sense of humor, you seem the they type of guy that you'd love to have as a neighbor. We eagerly await the next episode.
A winter Sunday lunchtime pint....and Marty. Brilliant. Cheers cobber.
Well I never thought I would be watching a guy restore toys cars. But here I am.... and I love it!
You are genuinely hilarious! You have got me restoring the old cars now😂
There is something relaxing about watching your videos, it takes me into a nice zen mode. Your calming voice and the background music blend well with an interesting topic. Please keep them coming!
Your best bet to get that zamac to solder is to copper plate the area so the solder will adhere to the surfaces.
Fantastic job on this one! I knew you would switch to the super glue and baking soda! Came out perfect!
Can't believe how nice that's turned out ! Better than new. Thanks for the video !
i dont know what i like better your resto jobs or your humor!
I just found one while on vacation that says Ergomatic Cab underneath and Leyland on cab. Missing windshield but wheels and axles are in good shape and all posts are connected. Going to work on a few new cars before I try to restore it. Recently got into this hobby and have learned so much from watching your videos. Thanks for the great work and sense of humor!
You are so good my wife now watches these with me!
I had this very model when I was a kid!!! Thanks for a beautiful restoration Marty!
Your remarkable restoring matchbox miniature cars and trucks , just like a body shop
Wow Marty another excellent makeover! And yes I laughed out loud with the shot of the truck imbedded in your head! Another model I have from my collection.
Cheers,
Doc