Tell us what this hobby means to you? 14 questions answered by you, Quan Vu from Viet Nam.
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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?
I’m addicted to supercars. Been collecting for seven years, 20 models in my collection to date.
2) What was your first diecast or memory?
My first diecast, the Hot Wheels Ferrari F430.
3) What is your favourite scale, and why?
1:18, because it’s seem to have more models than another scales.
4) What are some of your favourite models to date? Did you share any photos with us?
Here’s a few, I’ve provided some photos too! Koenigsegg Agera, Mclaren P1, and Bugatti Pur Blanc…
5) Is there a model that has eluded you, a holy grail of sorts?
No there isn’t.
6) What is your favourite brand/manufacturer, and why?
AUTOart, because I collected the products of AUTOart from 2009 untll now, and I’m very satisfied about the quality of AUTOart, especially the paint.
7) Describe your current theme and what your overall goal is?
Hypercar, I’ll try to collect more and more hypercar models in the future.
8) Do you display your collection? If yes, how?
Yes, of course, because the display will make my collection more beautiful and luxurious.
9) Do you have any other hobbies, passions or addictions?
1:6 figures.
10) What do you think about the diecast hobby as it stands today?
It’s very interesting. Nothing more.
11) If you could change one thing about the diecast hobby what would that be?
A real supercar.
12) Do you modify cars? If yes, what are some examples?
No I do not.
13) What does your spouse, partner or significant other think of your hobby and your collection?
She thought it is very expensive to get one model, but anyway my car collection is still good.
14) What is your daily driver?
BMW 530i E62.
This is what a collection should be regardless of the subject. Focused and with a real appreciation of what it means to collect versus the compulsion to purchase and hoard.
We’re seeing many hoarders these days selling off large parts of their collection for various reasons. A real collector made the wise and prudent choices in the first place and has a true appreciation for what they have and represent.
I’ve see collections of literally hundreds of model cars wedged in tight together and to me they look like a huge uninteresting waste of money.
This is a genuinely nice collection. Thanks.
I wouldn’t go as far as calling other diecast enthusiasts as hoarders…
Yes, well said.One reason why I stop collecting after over 25 years in the hobby : With ca. 200 models, I am on the verge of wedging versus presenting nicely. Luckily, there is hardly anything that tempts me these days. Pity, I used to enjoy every new model.
Stunning models!
All those 1:18 beauties, each with its own acrylic display (really my thing btw), what a spectacular collection.
Perfect example of less is more.