Some collectors choose not to tamper with these old lesneys, but since it was not my childhood toy and no childhood history of mine involved here, I decided to customized it to my liking. I usually custom all the cars I get from trift shops and make them into a "small scale replica" of the real thing, or as close as possible.
The Ford Cortina MKII by Matchbox Lesney
and after the customization and restoration...
I hope to see a Ford Cortina MKI and an MK3 in 3 inch scale in the future!
3 comments:
realy nice , witch paint do use to do your custom...it is like a model kit , primer , paint et finaly clear.
I just buy a elite transporter and I want change the color ;)
hi frederick!
yes, i just use those paint spray in cans, primer, paint and top coat, they are far less durable than painting it with an airbrush, but thats all i have at the moment.
you can use brake fluid to strip the paint or any paint stripper, just be careful with the stripper. :)
incredible,
i had this same model when i was a kid and if i see the blue restored one, i would not recognize it.
exclent job!
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