Green flame comes from copper in the wool. Copper atoms get excited and when they return to ground state, they emmit the green light

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Weird Science!!!!

@TheLoxxxton

5 жыл бұрын

Man ya beat me to it. Yep coppers your culprit! Part of the alloy. 37% Zinc, 63% copper ish depending on what type of brass. Bronze is typically 88% copper 12% zinc

@flibblebot

5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Sorry, Marty, but you're no Kelly Le Brock!

@Toxis374

5 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_test

@steveshepherd2712

5 жыл бұрын

Great job Marty, was wondering when you would get to do this one 😃

This is the channel. This is my go-to channel for sheer relaxation and for getting "re-centered". I can't explain it, but it just works.

In only three weeks I've gone from not knowing anything about the existence of Matchbox model restorations to wondering where this week's MMM video is. That alone speaks volumes to what you're doing and the quality of your productions, Marty. Thanks for all you do!

Congrats to you and your wife Julie for the great work!

Super great repair on the trailer. Nice decals and kickstand. Another super restoration/build. With all the detail on the bike I might try a custom on one of mine. Thanks

"Goes off like a frog in a sock", is my new favorite saying. Thanks Marty, another good restoration.Cheers from over the ditch

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Chris!

Great video Marty! when I was young there was no money for fireworks so we use to grab a steel wool tie it to a rope, set it on fire and throw it in the air like a lazo. Great times!

Great to see you added the kick stand. Bit off scale with the pull car,but very nice job bringing the bike and trailer back to life

A washer for grinding the nub of the axle is overkill. If you're REALLY worried about accidentally hitting the wheel, just throw a square of painters tape over it, and let the axle poke through.

@jamesvincent4472

5 жыл бұрын

Shut the fuck up

@nicholassammons3881

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesvincent4472 wow, no need for rudeness dude.

What a great project with parts being made to repair the trailer and bike ..The finish model looks brilliant and 5 star ..........

That looks sweet, Marty ! I actually like the fact you didn't paint the bike motor. It makes it look "Matchbox original". You're a true artist ! May the good Lord bless you today !

My goodness. The instant flashback to my bedroom as a little guy playing with this toy was absolutely fantastic. I hadn’t seen or thought about the little Honda cafe bike in close to 50 years. Thanks so much.

@hansschuller1789

3 жыл бұрын

Haha the same here!

Green flame would be from the copper in the brass.

@RichardRenes

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, some metals will color flames. Copper (green) Barium (even brighter green), sodium (yellowish orange), Strontium (red), Bismuth (blue) and Magnesium or aluminium (bright white sparks) and Potassium (violet). These same metals are also used for coloring fireworks.

@zulumax1

5 жыл бұрын

Bronze? Copper + Tin. Brass is softer Copper + Zinc. Both should produce green flame. Brass is more resistant to corrosion which is why it is used as bright work on sea going ships.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmh...that makes sense, thanks Neil!

@bradleyj.fortner2203

5 жыл бұрын

@@RichardRenes In the right conditions, flames can even be black: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z46CsKZ6Yrq7g7g.html

@jamesvincent4472

5 жыл бұрын

Flamer

Was starting to panic haha. Great resto... great to see your diversification of matchbox

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Me too Jarrod. Especially this morning when my regular Mic packed in!!! - I thought it was my sound card but I plugged in a new wireless mic that I have got for my unboxings and luckily it worked as required!

This had to be one of the toughest you've done. Very creative. Never even knew there was a center stand on that bike originally!

That little story at the end sounded like some personal experience! What a great lass you’ve got in Julie too! Not only donating her toothbrush, makeup brushes, those pad things etc, she now is your tyre shop too! Hope you took her out for a slap up treat!

@georgeshelton6281

3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting sort of what upset when; Marty never kept, a real koala as a house pet, he's getting to remind me of Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbs.' The little 8 year old boy Calvin; never kept a real tiger, as a house pet.😡😕😒😐😤🙃😡

With as much as you know about Matchbox models and how to restore them, have you ever thought of opening up a fix-it shop? I know it's a lot of work, but you seem to know more than anyone about restoring models. I am very deeply impressed with your work.

This is one of your best, that drawbar was fantastic. But no bloopers at the end, did nothing go wrong this week.

@Datrebor

5 жыл бұрын

The problem I see with the drawbar is that it covered up England where it was made.

Incredible makeover! Best yet.

How can you not enjoy these restorations? Love it.

Fabulous video mate and i love the snetterton bit at the end.. t fantastic restoration chap.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian!

A frog in a sock, I laughed so hard when I heard you say that my son thought I was having a stroke, I had never heard that before.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

:D

@jebsails2837

5 жыл бұрын

Bag of ferrets and my favorite like two polecats in a sack, both come to my sick mind.

@Mattube1964

5 жыл бұрын

My favourite is "Off like a bucket of prawns in the sun."

@myitbos1335

5 жыл бұрын

I had the volume down pretty low so thought he said a throttled Scot

Marty, marking 0 days accident free with the eyepatch cracked me up, I am also thoroughly convinced that your scenarios/stories at the end of your episodes contain the cure for cancer. Godspeed mate.

Really like it when you fabricate new parts. This model looks fantastic now. Thanks for sharing your skills.

Great job! 2 things I would have done. Paint the bottom floor of the trailer grey and paint the handle bars black. Regardless, excellent work!

This was one of your best yet Marty! Your attention to detail and enthusiasm win the day again. You are a Master Matchbox Craftsman!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike I appreciate your comment :)

@Buddha-eb5yl

5 жыл бұрын

The Rob Ross from Matchbox 😇😉👍👍👍Greetings from South Germany Holger

A very beautiful restoration. Nice result with a brush and a firm hand

Masterful job. Spectacular. Congratulations!

Hello Marty. Really cool Makeover 👍 My Girlfriend and i Love your accuracy!!! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

Nice work, the tow bar remake came out well.

What a work of art.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!

Excellent fabrication...Looks perfect!

Thats an outstanding job on something others would have thrown away. 👍🏻. Well done mate. You get better and better.

Why didn't you detail the motorcycle a little more? Paint the seat black and the engine silver.

@bills6093

5 жыл бұрын

Probably because the production model was not paint detailed at all.

I do not collect Matchbox cars , I am a railway modeller. But I enjoy watching each one of Marty's videos because they are very well done, and they are very relaxing to me. It is a kind of relaxing therapy to me. And you always learn a new technique. Well done , Marty, and thanks for sharing your videos.

Another one of Marty's Matchbox Miracles!

One of your best old mate, this is the reason so many others try to copy you, keep up the great work.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drop Bear I do try to be a little bit different now and again.

As always, excellent job! You do great work.

MARTY , te felicito por tu excelente trabajo de restauración. Todos estos modelos matchbox de los 60 y 70 junté los 73 or 75 .. me traes muchos recuerdos de mi infancia y luego los heredaron mis hijos . de mas esta decir que los destruyeron . te saludo desde mi país: Argentina un gran abrazo.

Awesome restoration. Looks brand new, right out of the box!

It is a very beautiful motorcycle. Greetins from Chile. 🏁🚦🙋👋👍

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you mamo, no too many watchers from Chile, please spread the word! Marty.

@mauriciopuerta928

5 жыл бұрын

Hola buenas noches eres de Chile o hablas español si me puedes ayudar con unos que yo tengo gracias

@mamocontreras5028

5 жыл бұрын

@Mauricio Puerta Sí, yo soy de Chile y hablo español. ¿Que ayuda necesitas?

One of your best! Marty's Matchbox Makeovers and Science Experience.

@jeffreybagust4432

5 жыл бұрын

I like the Opel Kapitan as well. You could have set the scene in Australia too, since it looks similar to a HR Holden. Your restorations are inspiring.

Quedo estupenda, como siempre un maestro. Felicitaciones... como jugue con esa moto cuando niño...

Thanks for posting another excellent restoration by you!

Another beautiful job Marty! Well done, and thank you for sharing!

This has been the best video yet!! I love the fact of how much work and different applications you did to make it look great!! Thank you and keep up the great work!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

WOW!! - I'm blushing here!

The moulded detail on that wee Honda is amazing! And with its new coat of paint etc it is ready to be admired for the classic it really is. And the repaired trailer with its checker plate floor and axle leaf springs is a perfect match. Another top job🙂👍

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have an eye for detail Anon, or a 75 inch TV to watch youtube on!!

@seansabhaois

5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Ha! Ha! Thanks for reply. No, I'm not that lucky 😁👍 Great Channel & resto Mate! Regards to Colin.

Wow! Looks like a science show now!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! - Just trying to make it interesting.

@Whitehousebeetle

5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Thanks! Say Martin, you've gotten a lot of these sets in the unboxing video's. You could do a whole 1960's grand prix motorcycle race with custom paint schemes. Here are some ideas. www.google.com/search?q=1968+honda+race+motorcycle&safe=off&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=AhWeli5n_NVPMM%253A%252C3Hj8i1yD11CqIM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSLAOPLKvr2DNwhvsFtdePATNzy0w&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi10uaBgrXjAhXIy6QKHTeSBXoQ9QEwAnoECAcQCA#imgrc=AhWeli5n_NVPMM: Is the left Honda decal a bit too high?

You've really outdone yourself with this one, Marty! Very well done!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

I' happy with that! - Thanks mate!

Marty, I'm always impressed but the 3-D parts are wow. Love the headlines, thanks for that touch, Freddie Starr needs a lashing, poor hamster. LOL

@NSYresearch

5 жыл бұрын

But difficult ...the poor old bugger is dead...

Fantastic job on this model. The stickers on the trailer look great, and the handlebars and centre stand for the motorcycle were great fixes!

Frog in a sock. That's one I haven't heard. Great job as always, Marty! Hard to believe the finished product looked like it did at the beginning.

We done again.. But on the finish bike, it might of been an idea, to paint the engine, & exhaust silver, just a suggestion on the next one..

@jjryan1352

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking he was just going to leave most of the engine and tailpipe unpainted metal. Then do a black seat and 2 colors on the #7 sign.

@paulbennell3313

5 жыл бұрын

I guess he wanted to keep it as close to original as possible. In the before restoration pictures, you can see the whole bike was painted. I thought it'd be neat if he left the engine in bare metal but I can understand why he didn't.

Brilliant video Marty. But I do think you could have done some more paint work on the engine

@bills6093

5 жыл бұрын

I think only a pre-production prototype had the bike in anything but a single color overall.

Beautiful! and as a motorcycle fun, I like it more. High tech used too! Hats off!

I watch these videos just to read the gossip on the tabloid newspapers in the paint booth. Keep these videos coming! I love the restorations with commentary.

Hi Marty, I Always put a little piece off maskingtape on top off the grindstone to prevent scrats the tires. nice video thank you and greetings from the Netherlands

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Good tip VanGoor, thanks heaps!

Great job Marty. One of my favourite matchbox's. I still have my Honda from when I was a kid in the 60's (still with stand) and bought a new trailer for last year.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry the colour might not be exact but I tried my best. Marty. :)

You are getting very sophisticated in recreating parts 👍

Awesome restoration. Looks like it came right out the box 👍🏽😎

Oh! Thank goodness! I think I was going through withdrawal.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want that to happen Eric, I need my regulars to keep me motivated, thanks!

@scifieric

5 жыл бұрын

Great work, Marty! It was a pleasure to watch and the end model was a sight to behold.

I saw a brass wire brush the other day at the store, if you can find one you might try that too.

Terrific job, very well done. 🇬🇧

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

You're such an amazing storyteller! Fantastic job, I'm so impressed of your work, mate! Thanks again for sharing!

I know you like to keep it original but can you do a custom on your next bike and paint the engine and exhaust metallic silver and give it a personal colour choice. Great video as always.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

I promise I will, stay tuned!! ;)

@ignaciohenao4110

5 жыл бұрын

Kent 10810 I would let the metal bare in the engine without any paint

Oh, and by the way, your dental tools should have some small flats to them for adding and smoothing model filler. After all, dentists do the same when they are shaping your fillings. Well maybe not yours ... but you get the gist of it. Easier than using a toothpick.

Awesome restoration Marty !!!!!!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. :)

You brought that trailer back from the dead, this could be your best one yet. Now you've tried customising on that Lightning you did last week, how about painting up the engine, exhaust, forks and seat the way they should be on a future motorbike?

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!

I would like to see a tour of your collection of matchbox vehicles.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

One day soon Allan probably a mid weeker, I am thinking.

@paul-sparky-sparr4160

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, Mate. 😂👍

I’ve been having a bad week and seeing this upload made me smile, perfect timing. This made my day. Thank you Marty you gift from god you.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you liked it. Cheers!

@dragonmaid1360

4 жыл бұрын

Hope your current week is awesome mate hang in there.

And suddenly this is a science channel. I feel edified!

Never seen this channel before. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for uploading. 😁👍🏻🇬🇧

@ScaleStreetGarage

5 жыл бұрын

300leothelion one of the best channels on here for diecast cars etc, marty was the first one of 3 that got me into doing them myself Loads of respect to these guys 💯%

I'm really impressed with that 3d printer.. fantastic :)

Brilliant choice for a Resto. What would we do without 3D printers, eh? 😁 If you ever do another of that bike, how about painting to represent how a track bike of the day would have looked? There'd be a lot of bare metal and few parts coloured. Just an idea.......

Love your vids, simple and unique and packed with details

Beautiful restoration! Excellent job making the replacement parts. Im a Die Hard Honda owner myself.

Freddie Starr ate my hamster, that’s going back a bit, do you collect old newspapers

Could have painted more details on the moto, anyway, great job buddy.

@encarn

5 жыл бұрын

Could have but that's the way it was sold. I was wondering why he didn't do the details too but he was keeping true to it.

@jjryan1352

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a motorcycle guy but watch a lot of restoration shows.... It does look odd seeing a painted engine and tailpipe. They live for that shiny chrome work.

@Lardybloke1

5 жыл бұрын

Matchbox did another later Honda bike with a separate chrome-plastic engine. It was done as a racer and as a police bike.

Great result, Marty! I am also restoring this model and I removed the wheels prior to painting. They are not as fragile as you might believe. The forks are robust, front and back. I had to repair one of the wheels where the spikes had detached from the rim. Even the tyres came up a treat. Getting the axles back in again is tricky. I used other longer axles to get the mushroom heads peened again. It’s important for other folks inspired by your work to understand that even models that appear completely beyond help can still supply much needed spare parts. Thanks Marty!

Brilliant restoration Marty.....The Honda bike and trailer is such an iconic Matchbox model and a must have for any collection.

And you should really look into an SLA a.k.a. a resin printer. For the types of things you're printing, detail is king, and that's SLA's claim to fame.

Judging by the paper, all kinds of funky occurrences happen in Australia, huh Marty?

@stephenscholes4758

5 жыл бұрын

The Sun is a UK paper if that is the one your are referring to

Amazing result. Hard to believe it was the same model you started with. The drawbar looks perfect, well done.

Very nice restore. The story at the end makes the whole video. Love it!

"Freddie Starr ate my hamster" lol

@dragonmaid1360

4 жыл бұрын

The headlines are my favorite part of the video.

@yourlocalfbiagent1624

3 жыл бұрын

One time it said donkey robbed a bank

@yourlocalfbiagent1624

3 жыл бұрын

In a different video

I love your channel and this motorcycle is my favourite

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kanavy, great to hear that this is your favourite. :)

Well done, Marty! A tip of my hat to Julie for her impeccable painting on the tires!

Excellent work! I am amazed at how smooth your brush paint ended up.

First one!!! Looking forward to this all day

@browndoggyntnt4590

5 жыл бұрын

I beat u by a minute!

@BigLisaFan

5 жыл бұрын

@@browndoggyntnt4590 :-)

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Not quite Clare but very close! - Thanks for watching! Marty.

A technique used to find small objects dropped on the ground: Use a vacuum hose ( up right, or shop vac ), Cover the end of the vacuum hose with loose pantyhose (rubber banded and place), and vacuum. Check the end of the vacuum hose to see if the pantyhose caught anything. Good luck, Cheers Like so he'll see this. Thanks

@BigLisaFan

5 жыл бұрын

An old modeler's tip for when the carpet monster attacks.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

SEEN! - Thanks for the tip, Marty.

I was skeptical about how it would turn out, but the trailer looks excellent.

That very fine ribbing as the printer made the new draw bar gives it a nice milled edge look

Fantastic job 👍👍👍👍👍 (I'm officially jealous 😁😁😁) Is KEVIN still underway in that russian aircraft? I thought, he would steal the finished motorbike and take it for a quick-spin or ride it to the Nullarbor plains to rob the "Cuisine" of the "Indian Pacific" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@TheDarthMushroom

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Sparr he has created a monster with Kevin. Now you’re actually waiting for him and then NO, Kevin acts like a Cross Teenager and lock himself in the bathroom.

@paul-sparky-sparr4160

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDarthMushroom 😂😂😂👍 As long as KEVIN don't steal Martys mobilphone, make a hundred foolish "selfies" in the bathroom and post them on the web, well........... I'm happy with that...😂😂😂😂😂

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Kevin should be back mid week I think!?

@TheDarthMushroom

5 жыл бұрын

Nasty mental picture... Marty yelling through the House... KEVIN, STOP SPANKING THAT KOALA!

@paul-sparky-sparr4160

5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Oh, by the way...... One of your next makeovers should be a POLICE-CAR...... So you're able to "arrest" Kevin when he tries to steal more eggs for "upcoming airraids" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Amazing restoration! Brilliant work once again!

very good resto there,Marty.

insane details on that bike

I have one just like this that I got as a kid. It was one of my favorites to play with and is still in excellent condition. So happy to see you restoring this one!

Well painted by hand Marty. I've got the Opel that pulls the trailer.

Yes, good things are worth waiting for. Both paint jobs are superb and the fabrications to fix the bike and trailer are outstanding.

Great video Marty. I see in the comments people saying you should've painted the details on the bike. I think it would've looked cool with some of the details popped out with paint, but the way you did it was a true restore, how it came out of box.