Broken pillars! Matchbox 12C Safari Land Rover Diecast Restoration (DMC Challenge August 2024)

[@Thomas-m1i3z]

Another classic Matchbox back on the road! Came out real nice Johan!!

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂

[@lackodhr.5303]

🤗❤️👍💯

[@martindaredare]

Excellent restoration nice repair on the window pillar.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Martin! 🙂

[@paulpisters668]

I like that you didn’t detail it any further. This way it looks more factory accurate.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Paul! 🙂

[@gravesendaustralia]

Excellent restoration, Johan. Even the 3D printer luggage are missing the post cheers Michael

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! I can understand since this is tricky to print. Needs lots of support and might snap off. The third party luggage was molded, so I was surprised that they left the post out. Well, it didn't stop me. 🙂

[@steppoify]

Johan, your repair work was very good! I love the color you chose. Perhaps a heat gun to soften and fit the luggage rack? I was quite surprised you didn't add chrome paint detailing or red tail lights? Lovely piece. Best, Stephen

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thank you, Stephen! Since I wanted to so a restoration, I refrained from any detailing as was the case with the original. Might do a custom if I find another one.

[@roeldiecast2341]

Matchbox land rover safari remember me about the movie God must be Crazy is nice car and taft for every season

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Love that movie! 🙂

[@PaulFellows3430]

Nice. I think I would have picked out the grille, lights and sidelights on the front and rear though.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Paul! Since this is a 'factory reset', I refrained from any detailing as was the case with the original model. Might do a custom when I find another one.

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration, details and paint job!!

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Joe! 🙂

[@janbotha571]

Beautiful work Johan. 🎉👍☕🎊

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Jan! 🙂

[@Tim_English_Loves_Diecast]

Great work Johan! Nice reset. Have a good day and cheers!😄❤👍

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Tim! 🙂

[@PaulRestorer]

Great end efect John, nice repair on the window pillar

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Paul!

[@JohnHatwell]

Great work Johan fantastic mate 👏

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, John! 🙂

[@kjamison5951]

Thank you, Johan!
That looks tremendous!
The Safari LandRover was a favourite of mine when I was a child. I grew up dreaming of what it would be like to drive one.
I drove quite a few regular LandRovers during my service. Sadly, the only ones I’ve ever owned are the Matchbox versions but I have several in regular wheels and a few others in the Superfast version.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! Maybe someday your dream can come true.

[@terrybeechener5992]

you left off the towing hook!I have one thats tow's a pony trailer.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

It had been chewed-off to begin with, so I didn't have a lot to work on to repair it in the first place.

[@terrybeechener5992]

@@BelgianDiecastRestorations Fair comment, Johan.

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Noice restore mate

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Nice one Johan ,the repro parts aren't good at 98% of the time ,fantastic job on the pillars .

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Laz!

[@KennyBacchus-l1i]

Broken. Pillars. Matchbox. 12C. Safari. Land. Rover. Dieset