Matchbox Traction Engine Makeover 

I have this one, it used to belong to my Great Uncle, although mine is in almost mint condition.

I really enjoyed this video!! Love how you went from a beater original, a near mint original, and then finally a customized example.

The middle green one without driver is the nicest. The Maroon is over-painted. Nice job.

Looks really good and easy to achieve love the red one from the final stage and glad you got the movie maker working.

Sweet...I've wondered if theses Lesneys were fit for model railway use.

That is a cool matchbox, I haven't seen that model before. The ziti pasta in the smoke box is an odd touch though.

Give it a face, and it would look just like Trevor from Thomas the Tank Engine.

Hey!! IS TREVOR!!😄😄😄

This is look like Trevor the traction engine and I think this is his basis.

Nicely done, the addition of steering chains fashioned from fine chain would also enhance the Matchbox traction engine. Also have a look at.the Ertl traction engine which is also a good base to improve on, here's the link to my article on Flickr- kind regards- Rob:- flic.kr/p/bcCBfR

Do you strip the paint back and prep them before painting. As the paint job is too thick on the maroon one. And you missed a few spots here and there. But nice all the same.

be nice if you showed how you did it?