You go from strength to strength. What a beautiful old casting. Nice work. Great memories.

Prayers for all of Australia's Fire Fighters and Citizens.... May the lord keep you and your loved ones safe...! Kudos Marty .... the Steam-Roller Make-Over is a Thumbs-Up... A+.... Make-Over...!

Absolutely awesome Steam toy , Marty !!!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing it, Sir !!!!!!!!

Wonderful restoration Marty, I loved the little demo of the old steam roller and you enthusiasm. It is very obvious that you love what you are doing. I can sit and watch your videos all day long. Thanks for your entertainment.

I am glad that at this point you and your family are safe from the fires.

I am relieved that you are not in danger of wild fires. As soon as I heard the terrible issues that were happening in Australia, I immediately thought of you and your family. Stay safe!!

What a beautiful machine and what a beautiful result, Thanks for the inspiration and the great video!

Stay safe and thank you for the update. Love your videos. My best wishes to you and your family... And Kevin.

I have to say, the old steam engine was a joy to see, what a toy!!! Loved the restoration of the steam roller, it was beautiful.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for an excuse to show off that relic from my childhood. It was fun!

Absolutly great work. Thank you.

@carstenkoloc5226

4 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the mamod Marty bought back so many childhood memories , unfortunately I gave mine away to young lad nextdoor when I emigrated to new Zealand 37 year ago , like you I'm surprised I didn't burn the house down when showing it off to my mates , cheers Marty thanks again , look forward to more childhood memories this year 🇳🇿👍👍

Marty this is without doubt my favourite video that youve made. Technically it's brilliant and your love of the casting really shows. The demonnstration of your old steam roller is the cherry on top. Thanks again.

Bloody addictive, your videos. That’s five on the trot. Must go to bed.

This was such a fantastic memory jogger, we lived in a coucil estate and they used one of these REAL SIZE rollers to mend the roads uptil the late eighties, it was a great site to see, I think the local steam enthusists still have it in their collection, thanks Marty...

Good trick with the flywheel washer.

Marty, you and your family stay safe down there🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosemary, we are fortunately quite safe where we live

Wow, beautiful beautiful job Marty x

What a gorgeous little thing. Excellent job as always

Fantastic' ...and superb Mamod demo' thanks Marty'

Great job Marty, and the steamroller from your youth is a real gem. Stay safe and best wishes.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr! - I'm glad that most people agree that the Mamod steam engine was a welcome inclusion!

Love your work and the classic toy

Thanks for demonstrating the steam engine.

Marty, you do some wonderful restoration work on these little toys. I had that steamroller when I was a child, well over 50 years ago and am amazed at the TLC you give these models. I only wish I still had all my Matchbox and Dinky toys now, but alas, they are gone for good. Love watching your videos and wish you well.

Simply amazing work. Stay safe out there in Australia.

An amazing model, such fine detail.

Hi Marty, I’ve just unearthed a load of my matchbox toys because of your channel. I’ve just made myself one of your brilliant axle rivet tools. Thankyou for the inspiration, going to bring them all back to life thanks to you, great tips.

Brilliant, Marty! A great episode.

Glad you and your family are all ok. Greatly loved the steam engine part.

Beautiful, Marty! Loved it.

OMG - you have just transported me back 50 years to that Christmas I got my Mamod. I can almost still smell that evocative mixture of oil, raw meths and burnt meths smoke and steam. And I can almost still feel the burnt and scalded fingers. Ahhh, happy days. Thanks Marty.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Bazza, it's all part of the service! Ha! Ha! , Marty.

You just fill it up, until it starts dribbling out the back. Outrageous sir...... love it...!!!!!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Glad to hear that you and your family are safe. Prayers for your countrymen affected by the fires. Great to see you back on the job!

Out of all the lesney ones you have done that is, in my opinion, the best. What an awesome model. The Mamod engine is very sweet too. I love the personal touches to it, like the handle your father made.

Marty may Australia will be blessed . Take care and God bless you and your country!

I very much agree with your comments about the firefighters. Walking out of the house in Wyndham Vale into a smoke-filled atmosphere is frightening even though we know how far the actual fires. Firies, career or volunteer, are real heroes.

What an excellent job, lovely. 😍😍

Measure once, cut twice, hammer till it fits, that's my motto

What a nice surprise! Merry Christmas to us!

I was happy with that!

Stunning job Marty. Was great to see that steam model too. A thing of beauty.

We (California) sent you 2 dozen firefighters to help with this disaster. Stay safe and grow strong Australia.

Marty, I am so glad that you are safe from the wildfires. It's good news to hear that your family and your friends are all safe as well. That road roller turned out pretty awesome. A lot of Ingenuity and talent going into it to make the missing parts. Not many people have pieces left of their childhood that still work. Be safe my friend.

This is one of the best ones ive seen from you. Definitely top 5

I enjoyed watching this resto as I have quite few of these rollers including a full size one of these.

@johnfranc8233

2 жыл бұрын

My Full size version kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYqakpaxm5DYY6Q.html

Glad to hear you and your family are safe Marty, it's been very sad to see the human tragedy and also for all the many, many animals that have died in the fire. The bravery of the firefighters is clear for the world to see.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Too true Gary! - The 'fireys' so often put themselves in peril for the greater good!

What a wonderful way to start the new year!

Cool little Matchbox model. But that big Mahmod is just wonderful! I found some modern small steam engines, but nothing as totally cool as this! So great you still have it, and in full working order.

Beautiful restoration! Why do three people dislike this?

My dad has a later model steam engine complete with working steering column. As kids we were warned very strictly not to just handle it as obviously we would have burned ourselves when it has a full head of steam. This was a lovely trip down memory lane.

"2020 will be the best year ever" is the most tragic thing I've head on the presence of hindsight

Though I'm not Australian, my pride and prayers go out to all Australians and the threatened wildlife. Glad you and Julie are safe!

Brought a tear to the eye. I had that exact mammod engine as a child, and lost it in a storage disaster at my parents. Great to see it in action again.

My Dad has a steam engine like your steam roller. It was such fun when he brought it out when we were kids :)

Great description of the Mamod Marty. Brought back memories of my childhood in the early 50s in the UK. Never owned one as a kid but recently I built an MSS loco kit here in Oz. I can afford these things now but they wouldn't get past the wife. She knows I'm well into my second childhood....

Man I would have loved one of those as a kid👌🏾😸

Nice bit of nostalgia. The roller looks mint. Thanks for the video.

Glad to see you back in action. Happy to hear y'all are safe from the fires.

That functioning steamrollor! Amazing. And a superb job on the restoration!

I'm glad that you are safe. My thoughts are with you and Australia. Great to see you back! Happy New Year!

Both models are gorgeous Marty, both the restoration and you childhood toy.

Marty thanks for showing us your toy. Now I wish I had one of those.

Nice one Marty.

Enjoyed that very much, thanks Marty, keep safe mate...

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

No worries Many, will do!

Excellent as usual Marty, love the gold details. Glad you're all safe down there.

Fantastic work, proper job!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Thanks Marty!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

11 ай бұрын

You are welcome., thanks for being a long time subscriber. Cheers!

I think it would be fitting to do a firetruck series and setting up a charity auction. Thankfully you're not directly affected in these tragic times. I also hope your extended family is ok as well. See a fireman, or woman, give a hug from me.

I'm sure you had a fire extinguisher on hand playing with the steam roller as a child!

Love your patience and accuracy. And the Sunday Paper's titles nonetheless! 😂❤❤❤

Happy you and yours are safe. My heart goes out to those affected. ✌

Your Mamod steam engine is absolutely awesome!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!!

That steam roller is awesome! Nice video!

that is crazy that kids could play with a steam engine. that thing was awesome. thanks for sharing.

Superb work on the Matchbox as usual - and what an awesome live steam toy too. In my youth (more years ago than I want to admit to), if your toys didn't burn you, cut you, or shock you then you weren't having any fun. Good to hear you and your family are safe. Prayers to the firefighters and those unfortunates who have lost so much.

you are a complete MASTER MODELER what a pleasure to watch . thanks MARTY i have one of those in good condition

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

So glad that you liked it Brad.

Yet another SUPER job on the old steam traction roller. You should be "happy with that". Really enjoyed the old steam toy from your childhood. I am always amazed at how well old toys seem to work. Better craftsmanship is all I can say. Thank You for sharing.

Great choice to start 2020!

Mart, I'm 53 now and came from a poor council family. I always wanted one, and now I'm gonna get one. Thanks for the memory kick. 💥

@ABrit-bt6ce

3 жыл бұрын

Do it if you can. I found one with a canopy for a tenner or so plus costs. Go for it. You're never too old to be a kid. Choo choo :)

Nice job Marty.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

I'm glad you are safe from the wildfires.

Enjoyed this restoration and a enjoyed the childhood model demo. Thanks You did have fun!

Lovely restoration - well done! Thanks also for including the Mamod - I recall having the same model with an open trailer for it to pull.

very very nice!

the bush fires are on the news in the UK, i'm glad to hear that you're ok where you are. Australia has the world's support. mother nature needs to move that rain cloud to Australia to help the firefighters. i found it touching to see locals rescuing the wildlife on Facebook videos.

Fantastic restoration !!!!!!!!!!

Marty, I'm so glad that you and your family are safe. I don't know why that you ask and send everything they got out there to help. Hope to fires die down soon. My prayers are with Australia. Steamroller came out fantastic. Great job. Thank you.

Looking forward to this years batch of Matchbox Makeover's, Marty.

Glad to see you back in the new year Marty, and that you all are safe from the bush fires!!!

One of your best Marty, happens to be very lifelike the way you attended to the silver edges on the wheels. I was hoping you would do that....

One beautiful model! Great job as always Marty! You are the man!!!!

That’s beautiful very nice restoration

Beautiful! Two great steam engines! Thanks. Loved the live chat the other day. See ya.

Great steam engine Marty, thanks for sharing it with us.

Excellent! like your videos very much. I'm happy with that. 😉👌🏻👌🏻

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Two absolute fine examples of pure beauty. Fantastic video mate

Stunning restoration on that steam roller Marty 👍

Green and gold were my high school colors! They always seem to go well together, and on this steam roller, the gold makes it. I also like your choice to use the black. I think that also added a little extra interest.

Hi Marty. Glad to you that you are not in danger by the fires.

Awesome work ,Marty! Another model brought back to its glory days. Nice Mamod te1a. Very interesting. Probability make a great restoration video.

Glad you and you family are safe from the fires. Been making joey pouches and koala mittens for the injured animals. Cheers