Tell us what this hobby means to you? 13 questions answered by you, Vladimir Bravarić, from Croatia, Little Island Rab.

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1) What first got you collecting diecast? How long have you been collecting? What is your total model count as of today?

One friend from Germany drag me into collecting diecast cars,who gave me some of my first models from his collection.  I collect diecast cars around 6-7 years.  Till now I have collected 220 models in scale 1:18.

2) What was your first diecast or memory?

My first model was Welly Ford Mustang 302 Boss.

3) What is your favourite scale, and why?

I collect models only in scale 1:18, the reason why is because they are most detailed and they look beautiful in my cabinet.

4) What are some of your favourite models to date? Did you share any photos with us?

I like them all on the special way but those few are my the most liked: Hyundai Equus, Kia Optima K5 2014, Mazda 6 ATENZA and Holden Commodore.

5) Is there a model that has eluded you, a holy grail of sorts?

Truly I’m crazy about one model which I don’t own yet but I will hope that is Fujian Mercedes-Benz Viano 639 MPV 2012.

6) What is your favourite brand/manufacture, and why?

My favourite brand is AUTOart. This one is my favourite because they have most quality and the most detailed models.

7) Describe your current theme and what your overall goal is?

For now I’m satisfied with my collection but my wish is to collect at least 500 models than,what it will be.

8) Do you display your collection? If yes, how?

My whole collection is in my cabinet with glass in my living room.

9) Do you have any other hobbies, passions or addictions?

Except collecting diecast cars my hobby is dancing (National Croatian Dances).

10) What do you think about the diecast hobby as it stands today?

This hobby is not for everyone because for something like this you need love, time, space and the most important, soooo much money.  For popularity always can be better.

11) If you could change one thing about the diecast hobby what would that be?

We need better connection around the world and easier getting models.

12) Do you modify cars? If yes, what are some examples?

I don’t model anything,when I get my models they automatically get their place in cabinet.

13) What is your 1:1 daily driver?

My 1:1 is Seat Leon 1.9 TDI.