Restorations for the new year

[Tinman]

A few recent restorations.































Here is another "Matchbox Originals" model which I have repainted and installed real Lesney metal wheels. Once again, these castings were so good, the model is a dead ringer for the vintage one!

[Ecclesley]

Your resto work always radiates quality.
That Lotus: 10/10.

[Tinman]

Your resto work always radiates quality.
That Lotus: 10/10.

Thank you so much.

I made the decals for that one too. Decals are getting expensive. My domestic source has all but quit making water slide decals and I dislike the peel and stick replacements he's currently making. If I don't make them myself, then I have to buy them overseas, pay the upcharge for the increased value of the British Pound and pay for overseas shipping. So, whenever possible, I make my own.

Out of this whole lot, the only decal I didn't make was the star on the bonnet of the Half Track. I bought a half a dozen or so Half Track stars when Toyresto had their 50% off "going out of business sale" (along with some of his other decals & items).

[Ecclesley]

We seem to have a similar appetite.
These transporters, I never get enough of them.

[Tinman]

Yep, the transporters are classic old school diecast design. Fun to restore and fun to load up full of models.

[johnboy]

Beautiful! and two trim variations on the transporters

[MBXPilot]

Incredible work as always. Love the metallic blue ice cream truck.