Dinky and Corgi and other toy cars and vehicles Restoration

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D011 Austin Devon

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A very poor repaint, and the original color was olive green, as shown on the inside shot. There was also some damage to the roof, scratches and dings, these were rubbed with wire wool and primer added. This was sufficient to hide the blemishes. This car had little damage so a paint strip, primer and a few top coats of green. Silver paint applied to the radiator grille, lights, door handles etc. finished the painting of the body. The base was painted black and was refitted to the body with 4-40 screws. A new box template was created.

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D071 Rolls Royce Phantom V

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As Purchased

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G759 Austin Devon

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As Purchased

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G824 Austin Devon

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As Purchased

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H438 Austin Devon

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As Purchased

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H620 Austin Devon

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As Purchased

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J157 Austin Devon

152

Over-painted but solid with one bent axle. Simple strip down and paint but the rear riveting pillars are a bit thin so drill carefully. This is a 40d as there is no DEVON printed under the roof and the printing on the base is small. Restored to near original colors.

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J465 Austin Devon

152

There seems to a plentiful supply of these cute Austin Devon models. I have changed the color scheme to cream over green after a straight forward restoration.

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J543 Austin Devon

152

Rusty, overpainted more than once but solid model. The chassis was soaked in vinegar overnight and the result is surprisingly good with most lettering visible. Original colour maroon as seen on the inside. Corrosion to the bodywork mostly covered by two coats of primer, but still a few blemishes.

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