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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!

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

Ecclesley wrote: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).

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

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

Beautiful! and two trim variations on the transporters

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