DINKY 150 RESTORATION
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- A new modelling venture for me. Dinky Toys - their 'golden age' was in my pre-teen childhood. They were created by Frank Hornby in the 1930s as accessories for the Hornby O gauge train sets. They are 1/43 scale (at least the ones I am interested in are). I have not the room or the money O gauge layouts, but I can find interest in this one small aspect of it. I plan to make further 'restoration' videos - I do hope you like them.
I watch a lot of restoration hot wheels and matchbox videos. You sir are one of the best. I like the rivets and Axelrod touch. Most as you know are using screws. The base was a cool touch. Beautiful paint work. I learned a lot that I will apply to my skills on my restorations. Stay well. Thanks.
Hi Danny, thanks for the comments, really appreciated. So pleased you are finding it a help for your restorations. Stay well yourself ... David
For your first build, I'm going to say a Great Job David. I wish I saw this video sooner. I really do enjoy your makeovers. Thank you
Many thanks Edward, much appreciated 👍
Superb job. Beautiful color match. Leaving the "patina" on the base was an excellent choice. I also have one of these with white tires.
Thanks Howard - the kind of comment I like to hear. Checked out photos with white tyres - they look really good ... David
Beautiful car, beautifully done. You did a SUPER job on that restoration.
Thank you very much Chris, such a nice comment - much appreciated ... David
I like your style. I too tend to keep the base plates with the original finish. As you say it gives a little insight into the age of the model. I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks for showing.
Hi, appreciate the comment, thanks. Glad to hear from someone who is doing the same with baseplates. I agree with what you say ... David
Was a very fascinating video and the restoration was a marvel. I watch a lot of these restorations and have done a few myself.
My advice is, really take your time you will achieve excellent results doing so. Never go to heavy on the silver touches. I prefer restorations to keep close to original finishes. This one was a gem.
Well done. Solid restore; very restrained and classic.
Thanks Lawrence, very much appreciated ... David
Excellent presentation and a beautifully sympathetic restoration of a classic model. I'm new to die cast restoration and I hope I get some results even nearly as good as this.
Many thanks. truly appreciate your comments. I wish you every success with your future restorations ... David
This turned out very well as a video and your organization skill and voice control were perfect to this task.
I was surprised to see that you did not sand or use fine steel wool on the casting after removing the paint, as many people seem to do that. That would have provided an even finer finish to the paint, but it may have exceeded your goal of restoration to the original level, since it would have produced a finer than original finish. The tires look excellent, and you replaced that broken or bent front axle. Great work. It looks quite impressive over all. Very relaxing presentation which invited us into your activities and you allowed sufficient drying and curing time between stages. If this is your first effort, then all I can say is that you have already achieved a very high level of work and your love for this activity shows at all stages. Thank you for inviting me to share your love for these toys.
Thanks, and apologies for late reply. I take all your points on board and I am still refining the way I finish the body before painting. I would like the look to remain 'original' which was not perfect - I don't want to pimp them to perfection (probably beyond my skill anyway).
So pleased you enjoyed the video, very grateful for your kind comments ... David
Well done sir. You inspired me. I am starting with my first Dinky 152 Rolls Royce
Brilliant Johan, appreciate the comment and very good luck with your 152 restoration ... David
Very good job and the new box is a lovely touch! 👍 I've got about a dozen of my late brother's Dinky/Corgi cars and there's a similar Wraith in there but with 'sparkly' headlights. I've not attempted a renovation yet but do need to pass them on. They are better off being appreciated by a collector or younger person than being stuffed away in a cupboard..
Great looking vintage, nicely done.
Thank you kindly
Very nice, enjoyed that you left the bottom the way you did.
Thanks Arthur, very much appreciated ... David
Very enjoyable and brilliant first time attempt. Sure brought that RR from the brink of extinction. Nice work. I’m a fan of Dinky commercial vehicles so I’ll look forward to seeing one or two if you find any. Thanks. Was great watching.
Many thanks Gary, appreciate the comment ... David
David Hyde......keep up the great work. 👍
For a first restore Bravo. You nailed it. A joy to see another old toy back saved for display and enjoyment. Cheer's John
Thanks John, you are very kind. The Roller looks nice in the display cabinet - plenty of room for more !! ... David
A very nice restoration David. Dropped into your site to prepair myself for two of these I plan on restoring.
I had #150 when I was a boy. I saw the real thing on the streets of Belfast in 1962, which is why this resto is so endearing to me.
Thanks for preserving the play patina of the baseplate, as a way of honouring the child who originally played with this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith.
Well done!
Thanks Shaun, much appreciated. That's exactly how I feel about my baseplates ... David
Well done, sir. Hope you do more restorations of vintage Dinky toys.
Sorry for the big delay - yes I am now ready to add some more restoration videos - hopefully before Christmas (yes - this Christmas 😁😁) ... David
very nicely presented and professional. Pointing out all the issues and good things about it, articulate and specific :)
Very kind comment, much appreciated ... David
Might I suggest in future use a spot of hot glue for affixing the front grille from the inside for ease of future removal of the grille and rear bumper and windscreen. Beautiful restoration. Cheers from the former colony of Canada.
Many thanks Lou. splendid idea. I will use my hot glue gun in future. Thanks for the tip and comment ... David
Nice restoration looks excellent 👏✌🏻
👍 Thanks Peter, much appreciated ... David
David, Thank you very much for this video. As someone who had this model in the late 50's it was like being reunited with an old friend. The suspension system was such a big selling point at the time on this car, well done. Cheers, Chris Perry.
Thanks Chris, glad it tickled the old nostagia button. Yes, with the Corgi competition there was lots of innovation then. Appreciate the comments ... David
Lovely resto. Can't go wrong with a nice two-tone paintjob. Came out wonderful. And man did the brasso polish those wheel hubs.
Thanks again Ledo, shame two-tones are 'out of fashion' - appreciate the comment ... David
Nice result. Good to see a not excessively glossy finish. Modern clear coats give a 'glassy' look which is inappropriate in my opinion. You've done a good restoration of a 55 year old Dinky, well done!
Thanks Geof, I was worried that I should use more gloss - but I can't remember them being over-glossy. I felt the degree of gloss look right for toys of the 50s. Thanks for picking up on this. I have not had any comments that suggest my finish is not glossy enough, yours is the first positive comment on this subject - so thanks again ... David
Beautiful work sir. I learned, perhaps 50 years ago, to always start your aerosol spray can off beyond one end of your project and hold a constant spray volume and move quickly until you are off the other end of your project. Lessens chances of rough paint surfaces from droplets hitting and staying. This is the third of your youtube restoration projects I have watched and am impressed with each that you have done. Keep up the fantastic work.
Hi Grant, many thanks for your kind comments, truly appreciated ... David
Beautifully done
Many thanks Shaun 👍
Being a bit late on leaving a comment, just came across your video.
I do like the idea to leave the base plate unrestored, preserving a bit of history.
I got one in similar condition, apart from no bent axles, so i will leave it as is.
Yours turned out really nice!
Regards from Germany, Michael
Many thanks Michael. Lovely comments. Truly appreciated 😊👍👍👍
Great work! I can see your passion through the whole process, you even print out the problems and good points of that model, and add history section to it. Really good!
Thanks Jack ... David
Awesome job! I love how you left the base plate in its non restored state! Really cool idea!
Many thanks Dan, comments much appreciated ... David
Well done . Way to go . Love the colors and the pace you do things.
Many thanks Alejandro, appreciate your comments - spare bedroom - very handy 😁 ... David
Great job and very relaxing to watch in this stressful month .
to me the thumbnail looks so realistic really good job on the restoring
Thanks gabe, much appreciated ... David
@@davidhyde4329 your welcome
You did a very nice job. I'm glad that you did not over restore it. It looks great. And the box is a nice touch as well. Cheers.
Thanks for your appreciation and kind comment ... David
Nicely done David. I too remember receiving models like this as little ‘un. You’ve really given me some food for thought regarding some of those that I still have. Thank you.
Thanks Philip , Appreciate the comment - You are lucky to have kept some - all mine went years ago. Regards ... David
Came out great!
Fantastic job mate, done well
Many thanks Joe, much appreciated ... David
Thanks for sharing us part of your childhood.
Thanks Lilian, my pleasure ... David
Very nice. I like the brass caps on the axles. They add a nice detail to the wheels😊
Thanks Simon, I do too - but they are not like the original so I may revert to white metal in the future. Truly appreciate the comment ... David
The paints were really well matched, looking just right for the era. It's obvious you've already developed your eye for scale, I'm looking forward to your next restoration project.
Beautiful job sir
Your dedication just stuned me.
Nice work.
Great work!
Wow nice work.....never had many Dinky only Matchbox.....I will keep my eyes open for some and have a go...WELL DONE. !
Thanks Keith, really appreciate your feedback. Have a go, its good fun 👍 ... David
A superb job, thanks for the video. Paul
Thanks Paul ... David
Wonderful restoration, David. I had one of these back in 1963 when I was twelve. Loved it then, and still love Dinkys and Corgis.
Thanks Ray, ahhh - those were the days!! - very much appreciated ... David
@@davidhyde4329 Those were indeed the days! Gone and lost forever... except in our memories.
Great first restoration - I especially like leaving the base plate unrestored - it definitely shows the honest wear from many hour of play - thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Thanks Paul, appreciate the comment ... David
Nice restoration!!
Growing up on Florida’s Spacecoast in the mid to late 1960s, my best friend’s father was a wealthy doctor who travelled the world extensively....as a result, my friend had quite a collection of both Dinky and Corgi cars.....while I was relegated to Matchbox and Hot Wheels. I use to cringe as he would launch his cars through Lincoln Log walls....while I was overly protective of my cars....and while I immaturely envied his collection, almost 6 decades later I still have all of my 200+ cars in storage.....I would guess that my friend does not! I appreciated watching you restore one of yours.....I especially liked that you minimally touched the base. The more of these videos I watch, the more tempted I am to restore some of mine! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thanks , great story and what a collection of Matchbox and Hot Wheels - I bet they would make a wonderful display. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated ... David
Excellent resto. I'm into Matchbox myself, but I like the spun metal wheels and rubber tyres: a nice touch. These 1960's castings were made at the height of quality from master model makers and artisans.
Many thanks, really appreciate the comment - I agree, these castings are good ... David
Bravo! Well done sir!
Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David
Buetifull restoration. Neat looking little car.
Thanks Conrad, appreciate the comment ... David
Excellent job! I know some people don't add anything the original didn't have but personally I would do chrome handles, lights and a coach lining stripe decal. But this is personal preference. And the finished model looks superb!
Thanks Robert, believe me - I was tempted - appreciate the comment ... David
A great job wonderful done
Thanks Patrick ... david
Very nice restoration.
Thanks Jeff, appreciate the coment ... David
Good job David!
Great work, especially for a first build. I enjoyed watching the process, you have a lot of talent. Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks Marlong, appreciate the comment ... David
Always nice to see how others approach such a restoration project, well done 👍
Diecast Rescue Australia sounds cool - appreciate the comment, thanks ... David
I'm trying to build up the courage for my first restoration. Having seen this video and some of your newer ones, and knowing that it was your first gives me hope.Great job David.
Hi Walter - great you are thinking of your first restoration. I wish you the very best of luck with it - beware though, you could get hooked on it - like me 😁😁😁 ... David
love it. awesome video.
Well done, looks great.
Thanks Colin, much appreciated ... David
Absolutely brilliant. I believe you did a wonderful job restoring one of myfavorite models. Finding a Rolls or Bentley Dinky was an ongoing mission for me back in the early 60s. They were rather expensive here in the USA so talking my father into getting me one was quite a chore, but I did it. I still have the Bentley 60 years later. Sadly, the Rolls went missing years ago. Thanks for sharing your restoration! :)
Thanks David, appreciate the comments, shame you lost your Roller, glad you liked the video ... David
Dinky cars are just so iconic and this was really brilliant to watch, look forward to more Dinky..
Thanks, very much appreciated ... David
Congratulations upon a job very well done. I was delighted to see that you left the baseplate unpainted.
You seem to have matched the colours to a nicety and the aftermarket parts look very much at home on the finished car.
I was also much impressed by the finish you achieved on the glazing.
Thanks so much for your comments, glad you agree about the baseplate idea. appreciate your feedback ... David
Absolutely Lovely. More Marty's Matchbox Makeovers then BareMetalHW with restoring just to original rather then adding the tiny details like tail lamps and chrome trim I know you could have added. It's just pure love for an ancient Dinky Toy.
Thanks for the kind comments. I have been watching MMM and am impressed with his presentation. I intend to only restore what was there originally, and I plan NOT to repaint absolutely everything - we will see how it goes ... David
@@davidhyde4329 Just don't get a koala involved.
Very nice work
Nicely done. Those old Rolls had a lot of personality.
Thanks, appreciate the comment - yes they certainly do ... David
I love how you left the base with the original paint. Looks amazing!
👍👍 Thanks Phillip much appreciated ... David
Really enjoyed your video, a great result. Subscribed !
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for the comment and the subscription ... David
Lots of great videos ! I normally make aircraft but now I hope to move into dioramas and railways 😊
Hi, yes I have made plenty of aircraft - still do every now and again. Appreciate the comment ... David
A great restoration of one of Dinky's nicest models. I had this as a child - I was born in 1963 - and can remember playing with it on an area of the garden that was set aside for me. I love the suspension on these models. So simple, but made playing with them so much more fun. I like that you use Halfords' primer, too - It used, when physical effects were a thing in movies and TV, to be the industry standard paint to use on models of buildings and space vehicles. If you've ever seen any show with effects work featuring models, or any big sci-fi movie, made in the UK, or using UK effects people, chances are, that those models were painted with Halfords' grey or white primer. It's made to a very consistent standard, and takes punishment well. I've used it on models I've made as a main coat, and it weathers beautifully.
Appreciate the comments again Brian, many thanks. I agree the Halford's range of paints and primers have found their way into many a modelmakers toolbox - amateurs, like me, and professionals. I have always found it to be consistantly good. ... David
Thank you for this video. Good job ♥
👍 Thanks much appreciated ... David
Yes Yes Yes Well Done. What a lovely paint job.
I remember my one. I think I still have it somewhere in my many boxes. Must have a look someday.
Thanks Stephen, really appreciate your comment ... David
Great job on the car
Many thanks ... David
well done,,like keeping the patina on the base
Thanks Jesse ... David
Top quality restoration, looking forward to the next one . 👍🏻
Very nice project, and well executed David. I appreciated your conservative approach so that the model looked like it would when it was first made. Leaving the base with its original worn coating was a lovely touch.Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks Jimmy, appreciate your comments. Glad you liked conservative approach - exactly what I was trying to achieve ... David
Hi David,
The restoration looks superb, I particularly like the way you have left the base plate showing the patina giving the model a little extra character.
An excellent video as always, many thanks for sharing, regards John.
Thanks John. Glad you liked the basplate treatment - I like that retained character too. Appreciate your kind comments - Regards ... David
Excellent job David..another great restoration
A really good thought out and informative semi restoration ,well done sir.
Thanks Alexander, very much appreciated ... David
That was a great effort for your first attemt. I guess I will now have to play catch-up on what else you have done. The roller looks great so onto the next one you have done.👍
Thanks Alan I have only a few completed at the moment. Another is being videoed and a stack more are waiting in the wings. Time has been tight for me this summer but there will be more to come 👍👍 ... David
hi I’m new to your channel and came across it by chance of watching model railway etc and one who do make models from scratch or make them from existing materials. I do have a few Dinky Toys that i have collected and was interesting to watch your own restoration of an old dinky Toy! I have now Subscribed and a Huge 👍 Thumbs Up 👍
Hi Jamie, welcome to my channel - thanks for subscribing and your comment - much appreciated ... David
great coloring !
Thanks again Nikolas, appreciate the comment ... David
First class job David, well done.
Very, very nice. ‘Rather splendid’ says it all!
Thankyou Joseph, appreciate the comment ... David
Excellent David can't wait for the next one.
Thanks William really appreciate the comment ... David
My comment to you, is..... keep up the excellent work. From what I saw on the car boot sales last summer, you will never be out of a project.
Barry.Devon
Thanks Barry, will do. Love the comment ... David
Nice job looks well.
many thanks 👍
Hello David,- great job what a nice car you have now.
Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David
Great work
Thanks Ian
This is a lovely job. That's a top tip about using a nail-buffer to brighten up the glazing - I shall get one. I like the unrestored base - there is something rather delightfully nostalgic about that worn paintwork, so many were like that after a few miles around the carpet. The finished restoration completely captures the feel and spirit of a Dinky Toy of the era - not in any way customised or over restored.
Hi Mikaela, thanks for your kind comments. Glad you agree about the baseplate and the overall look. Exactly the way I have decided to approach my restorations ❤ ... David
@@davidhyde4329 My pleasure entirely. I have to say that although I do admire (and covet!) mint condition models, I do rather enjoy the slightly "lived in" look of a model that has been enjoyed but looked after. That patina of a life being enjoyed and loved is one to wear with pride. My own collection is far from pristine and a lot of them have been repaired over the decades - they have each gained a history (albeit one usually entirely unknown to me), they're like old soldiers in retirement, the ones that survived the toy-boxes and sandpits!!
I came across this video as I relatively recently finished working on one of these Wraiths that was in ropey condition. I'm afraid I cheated with the bumpers and fabricated new ones out of Isopon, so even though the finished car looks good, it can never pass as an original. I do enjoy making parts when I can, although sometimes it just isn't really possible to achieve. I also tend to hoard discarded bits as they have such a habit of coming in useful later on. That scrap RR grille from yours will surely find a new life on another model.
Videos like this are so good to watch as everyone has their own approach to restorations and ideas and techniques for achieving the end results are always fascinating to see; I have learned so much from watching them. Thank you for making this video and sharing it.
@@mikaelabowen5781 Thanks for such a full reply - I am new to this aspect of modelling, but this is exactly how I feel about my intended restorations. I nearly did not restore the Wraith when it arrived, I felt a strongly that I was about to destroy something. I did finally take the plunge but decided to preserve some of that history via the baseplate (I will continue to do this). It says that this car was not bought by a collector but by, or for, a child who has spent many hours playing with it. I think we share similar emotion.
Some of my purchases will not be restored (I may do a video on non-restoration if I can think of an angle😊).
Many thanks again - and you are right, the old RR grille is in the spares box ... David
@@davidhyde4329 I like the idea of a video on not restoring a model! That would be such an original video. But you are right, unless one is going for the all-out as-new look, a light and sensitive touch is paramount when preserving the model's acquired identity (does that sound to pretentious in connection with an old toy car!?). I tend to think of it as like restoring antique furniture - the finished piece must be as beautifully done as possible, but not be so perfect as to be indistinguishable from a brand-new reproduction piece. Erasing damage and erasing age are two different things. But as you say, knowing when to step back and leave something untouched, paint chips, wear and tear, scuffs and rust all visible, is really worthwhile. In the past I have stripped and repainted models that I now dearly wish I had left untouched. I also have a few that other people have overpainted, when the original was in excellent condition, which I have spent a lot of time (in one instance the past forty years!!) in pondering how to remove Humbrol paint whilst leaving the original untouched. These dilemmas are part of what adds intrigue to the hobby.
@@mikaelabowen5781 Thanks again. I have had a number of comments saying I should have stripped the baseplate, but I have many more who like the idea. You put it well, I can't see the point in restoring it 'perfectly' its never going to be 'new' again so why not show respect for its age. You do not sound pretentious to me, I agree totally. I have gone one step further in my latest offering - I have left some of the visible parts un-restored - that'll put the cat amongst the pigeons - lol ... David
Beautiful,glad your channel popped up,well done.
Looks awesome ! I like the way you did (didn’t do) the bottom.
Thanks Norman - appreciate the comment ... David
Would love more of these videos
Good to hear - more on the way ... David
Great job. Love the finish on the body. I do feel that the base plate left with that patina gives away the restoration. There's no way the car would look that beautiful, that pristine, but have a base that is that scuffed and scratched. Either way, you still did a fantastic job on the restoration. Subscribed!
Thanks Steven - I appreciate your point of view. I felt leaving the play-worn base does not destry all its history. It was not bought by a collector but payed with buy a child - I kinda like this. - call be a big softie ... David
A beautiful restoration David, I do enjoy these sort of projects when I come across them so I’ll look forward to more projects of this ilk from you. Paul
Thanks Paul, very kind of you to say, yest I have more Dinky videos to come ... David
Great result. One tip; when priming anything with a spray can, use light continuous passes rather than short bursts, as this will give you a more even coat.
Hi Max, thanks for the comment and the tip. I have always been a bit wary of 'runs' but I will take your advice. Nearly finished another video and you will see the short bursts again. Appreciate the advice - I will take it. Regards ... David
Nice work David..most enjoyable.
Many thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it ... David
Excellent job. Well done
Thanks Alan, much Appreciated ... David
I can't see how it could have been done better. No idea where MY old cars and things went. I had loads of Corgis and Matchbox and other items. Except for one weird exception. I had a copy of the book 'Kidnapped' told in picture panels, when I was about 11-ish. I couldn't resist adding some colour in one or two panels. Then like many of our childhood possessions, it 'disappeared'? Lo-and-behold, last year, I saw a copy on E-bay (nowhere near our area); and it said "Buy me" so I did. I have no idea how, but YES, it was MY old copy. I could tell by my colouring.
Hi Jack, thanks for your kind comments and your amazing story. The chance of buying back an item from your childhood is very remote. I guess you will treasure it all the more ... Davif
Absolutely no criticism to be had mate. Well done.
Looking forward to more diecast car films.
Thanks very much. Really appreciate the comment - more on the way ... David
Excellent job David I'm work currently working on a dinky 1959 El Camino which I have to get some parts from from your local suppliers in England cuz we don't have anything here I already restored one and I've had a few problems with and I'm glad you you cover some of it the only thing I don't have availability to is the rivets trying to work on that anyways excellent job if you want to compare notes I would willing to talk to you great series thank you
Hi Anthony, thanks for your kind words. What counry are you from? I have only just got into this recently although I have done most forms of model making since childhood. Diky toys and Hornby railways were part of my childhood. Enjoyed this first one and have another video partially made. Alwasy happy to share experiences, what was your first model?
Glad you enjoyed the video ... David