Corgi 420 Ford Thames Airborne Caravan Restoration
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Morning Bob. The back doors was even a problem with the real ford thames. We had one as a mini bus in the air cadets many years ago and the last man in had to hold the doors closed with a piece of cord tied around the door handle. It was a absolute shed but it got us everywhere lol . Fantastic restoration .
What a beautiful job of the camper van. Better than the original factory one well done Bob.
Really liked this restoration Bob the old Thames was a good van and you did that little model justice mate very good job
Top Job Bob. Had a Green version in my youth and I am currently looking for the three colour variations to once again have the Thames in my now senior collection. We never grow up , but the collection still grows. ' Top Job Fella '
My other half says that I didn't grow up my toys got more expensive. I have an old yellow and black mgb gt that came with black suit case and racing transfers that is ripe for restoration but we ( other half is on board) are getting a full size one later this year.
Love the MGB worked on a lot in my early years of working in the automotive industry ( Garage). Really enjoyed rebuilding engines and the front suspension as in the stepped kingpins. Ended up putting a hot MGB engine into a Morris Minor I had along with brakes and suspension upgrades. You will really enjoy the 'B' and it is on my wishlist for later on along with a host of other British sports cars of that era. Enjoy Fella
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Better is the man who only has minimal resources to work with..........Great Job.
BennyCFD Hi mate, thanks! Sometimes you just gotta make do with what you got 🙂
Hi Bob, well I did my first two tone of Thames Airborne. Red and Green. It’s for a friend as his Thames van were these colours. Did your trick and removed the tamiya masking tape etc before paint really hardened. It has worked a treat. Good on ya big man, thank you for the tip.
Those clips are a massive help, I conjured up a figure stand using those, a milk bottle cap and a rivet as leg clips to keep my 1970s Adventure people upright, it works a treat
The Queen & toy collector Hi thanks 🙏 Well done mate, yes I’m afraid to throw anything away cause there’s always a remote chance it can be used for something else! All you need is a bit of imagination 😉
Excellent work, Bob! I like this color scheme better than the others, and the windows came out super! Thanks for sharing.
Great work. A very attractive model. Looks great in the 2 tone. Ready for a seaside camping holiday.
railtrolley Hi thanks mate, yeah I wish I had one, would love to go out camping in that myself 😀👍
Fantastic restoration Bob. If broken down into all its component parts i.e tyres axels rivets etc this toy is made up of 25 pieces! They wouldn’t bother now just for a kids toy. The work that went into the die cast and everything else and box art all for a few shillings. We had the best toys I think
Alan Traish yes we certainly did mate, at least they were made to last 😀
Very nice job mate pulling the masking tape off is always a nailbiting moment.
Hi Bob
Thanks for the mention
You cheer me up Bob
Watching your videos
Your down to earth person!!
I will be patient Bob lol
Al the best Garry
Garry Hills no worries mate, thankful for the kind comments received 😀👍
Brilliant paint job looks a lot better than the original colour. Great innovation with the wire clip transformed into a table, Brilliant
Hi Bob, We love ya' & all you do. Some of your subscribers//viewers seem to be "a bit" impatient...for your new videos.
But this is simply because we LOVE watching you restore//revive memories from our childhood.
We understand you can only do what you do...when you're able to do it :- ))
You bring MUCH happiness to SOOOO MANY.
THANKS for all & kindest regards, Ben
DUYGU KAYHAN IS A SKANK thanks buddy I really appreciate that 🙂👍
Great job buddy!! Looks great in blue.
Brilliant paint job looks a lot better than the original colour. A beautiful job done on this caravan! Happy new Year
Thanks Paul, Merry Christmas
An outstanding restoration and a pleasure to watch. As a whipper snapper in the 50's I was an avid collector of all things Corgi so watching these great restore takes me back in time. Bob keep up the good work.
Another fine job ,Bob
hi bob tamiya do a thin masking tape its about 2mm wide i use it all the time when i build radio controlled vehicles where two tone paint is required. a smashing job bob cheers ian
"I'll fight your fight, but me mum wants a caravan in periwinkle blue"
Great job Bob. Best taping job I've ever seen!
Oh wow Bob beautiful job.
That was fiddly but well worth the effort. The colours look shmick - the detailing l thought turned out extremely well. Very nice indeed 👍
both this and the Bentley are in my loft, different colours but so much fun.
Great video Bob
that's a cool resto Bob.
You never let us down Bob. Really enjoyed your video. Yet again a brilliant resto.
U do amazing work dont let ppl bring u down shit happend u gotta work with what u have u do amazing pain and work
Hello Bob, I sincerely love "ALL" the Corgi restorations you've done. I have some favorites.
Such as The Saint Volvo & The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Car you've done.
I have a Man From U.N.C.L.E. Car in VERY GOOD condition & wouldn't ever consider selling it.
This Ford Thames Camper is now added to my list of "favorites" you've done.
Seriously, you've really out-done yourself with this restoration. In my opinion, it's one of your very best.
Kindest regards, Ben
I really like the two tone paint on the van and the glass came out perfect ! Well done ! 🍻
You make me want to go on a holiday. A beautiful job done on this caravan!
Stunning from a very gifted Man.
im only starting to restore and im hugely inspired.
Im a 1964 born so i hold these models very dear to me.
I might send a Dinky 285 to Bob.
Nice one. Id still use the Tamiya tape as it is thinner so goes around curves a lot better. Also, pull the tape off at 45 degrees away from the paint joint line.
good tip dude.
Like your videos nice restorations hope you’re all right . Good vibes from Puerto Rico
jesus gonzalez Thanks mate appreciate that 🙏
That was a cracking job, that was the best two tone line so far and the hand painted finish was cool. Cheers Bob.
outstanding job once again BOB your work just gets better and better and you have returned the bling back to that thing with the chrome pen razzle dazzle looking forward to the next makeover.
Bob, you’re great !
Nigel Eric Ogden blimey easy on mate 🙏😄
Bob Willis Enjoy your down to earth approach ... very relaxing viewing ... all the best from India !
Nigel Eric Ogden thanks buddy I’m grateful you enjoy my videos 👍
Great restore Bob looks like you work under restricted conditions at times ,but you do keep at it and i admire you for that I enjoy your videos so keep at it .....
PAUL POWER Thanks mate I appreciate you can see that, I’ve only got a medium size shed to work in and I’m always banging my head on the roof ! But it serves me fine, it’s like a little getaway 😊 I only do these videos just to help people out and glad their getting so much attention, so long as their enjoyed that’s great 👍
nice job bob nice colour
Bob love the videos. But can I make a suggestion? Sometimes it's hard to keep the restoration in shot. So I place a mark or a sticker in the centre of the of the work bench where the camera is focused on. That way I always have the model in the centre of the shot.
Philip Orr thanks but I tried that before but when I change the camera shots I forget all about it 🙄
I’m no pro, so I just try my best now to be aware what’s in view.
Well done Bob, another great restoration.
Great job as always,thanks Bob
Excellent bob looks great, mine started the same plumb colour.but ended up white and yellow.
Nice work on the table.
Tape line went well.
All the best.
Great work, as usual. Love that blue.
Pukka job mate! ...she turned out beaut, the new tape method works perfectly, nice crispy clean lines👍
Smashing job, keep it up.
Great work Bob,looks better than new.
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Excellent...very clean line using the detailing tape. Hope you get results as good with the Tamiya tape. I've got one of these but I'm hoping to colour match the original paint...not sure how successful I'll be though. If it doesn't work out I may opt for your colour scheme as that looks really good.
Well done Bob, another outstanding restoration. Great colour choice and the final product looks stunning. Better than the original.
I find removing take is slightly easier if a 45 degree angle is used. Less prone to breaking. On the other hand perhaps I just don't have the same patience as you.
Keep up the good work.
I'm loving your Chanel. It's very relaxing watching these especially when feeling low. I've just got my first model to restore, but was wondering whether you could show how you put the rivets back in place at the end. I've seen some people use little screws but rivets would be good as it's more original.
Simon Gambling thanks mate that’s nice to know, if you take a look at the Corgi Police Mini video at 40:52 you’ll see it being re-riveted 👍
@@BobWilliscorgi thanks Bob, I've just watched it. Do you prefer the rivet to a small screw? Suppose it's more original to look at.
Simon Gambling yes mate I do prefer the rivets 👍
Très beau travail superbe. 👍❤❤❤
Merci d’avoir regardé !
You have to use what you have.
Great video Bob, love watching you restore these little gems. If your ever selling one I’d love to buy one from you 👍
Nathan I’ve actually got the Renault Floride on eBay now , item number 273816967176
Bob Willis thanks mate I’ll check it out. I know your into restoring these sort of things but have you ever looked at possibly furthering your restoration skills. Antique lighters, fixed / folding knives etc. You seem to have the skills in restoration plus as you mentioned you have a small workshop so there not overly big projects. Just an idea, would probably increase viewers and subscribers as well.
Nathan hi, I’m not really into any of that sort of stuff, the only time I might do anything similar to it is when the missus wants me to fix something up for her that’s broken as I don’t like throwing things out 😄
Bob Willis haha all good mate
Good video 👌
Hello. Bob. Like video
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Great job on the 420 camper. You mentioned a product for cleaning the glass. What was it?
Plenty of ways to clean the glass but first of all it’s soapy water then polish with metal polish!
Amazing job Bob..can you tell me the paint/colour you use for your bases please..cheers..les
Leslie Magson as I say many times in the videos, just ordinary Grey Primer mate.
Nice restoration Bob. I uploaded a video on restoring one of these not so long ago. Agree, Tamiya tape is the way to go. I find industrial masking tape can sometimes be too tacky and cause paint lifting. What floor polish are you dipping your windscreens in? I use Pledge but don't get the same results as you do?
Peregrine Fortescue Smythe hi mate, the Pledge I use was bought from eBay, £12.99 Future Floor shine.
If I see you at the next Toy fair in Newton I’ll give you a bit more info then 👍
@@BobWilliscorgi I have bought the wrong floor polish, the stuff i have is milky white, not clear. I had planned to attend Newton this Sunday Bob, but 'er indoors has made other plans 😈 Maybe catch you at the next meet?
Peregrine Fortescue Smythe yeah just saw your caravan vid and you did get the wrong stuff, look at my Bentley Continental video as I show the bottle of Pledge you need in that, it’s Pledge floor gloss!
Thanks Bob, I found a few old corgi cars including the Thames camper in an old box in an abandoned garage. Most of the vehicles have no tyres. Can you tell me what size the tyres are and where do I obtain them. Also could you let me know what you used to get the clear Perspex in such a fantastic condition.
Dale Smith the tyres I used were 15mm Black Round Tread available from eBay or model supplies, the Perspex as you call it is polished with metal polish Autosol then dipped sometimes in pledge floor polish! If you watch a few more of the videos you’ll see these things often explained .
I always tell everyone to look up for these things online like I had to when I first started, good luck mate 👍
Hi Bob, thanks for the advice. It is quite a coincidence that the old suitcase of model cars in a very poor state that I have found, include the Pullman 600 and the Ford Tames Caravan that I want to restore, you have produced videos on. I am really having troubles drilling out the stems that hold the rivets, I have practiced on a couple of badly damaged models and have had no success. Would it be possible for you to do a video on the removal by drilling out the rivet stem as well as replacing the rivets at the assembly stage. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Dale, from Australia.
@@dalesmith5780 there are lots of videos on TH-cam showing this process and I have already in quite a few of mine, it's really a basic operation to do, you just need a steady hand.
Hi, which paint did you use for the chrome bumper? Thanks
CodGaming Hi mate if you see in my other many videos I use the Molotow Chrome pen 👍
Hi Bob, Thank you for the info on who you use for parts. I use modelcarparts.com. Great work, Cheers Ian E
Hi bob I’ve got a metallic green camper van in one of my boxes some where in the loft needs some tlc
STANLEY MOORE Hi mate, as I tell everyone you are welcome to donate it for a video restoration project, just contact me for details on about page using a pc👍
Your paintwork puts all the others on youtube to shame.