Tell us what this hobby means to you? 14 questions answered by you, Ricardo Alencar De Azambuja from Blumenau Sc – Brazil.

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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 just begun in the year of 2000, after watch 24 hours of Le Mans. My collection have 350 models.

2) What was your first diecast or memory?

My first model was a diecast Porsche 1998 Le Mans 24 h winner.

3) What is your favourite scale, and why?

I prefer 1:18 scale because the details.

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

Porsche 956/962 and Ferrari 330 series.

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

The Jaguar D Type by Exoto.

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

AUTOart best relation price and benefit. But I was buying BBR, Exoto, Spark, True Scale and Minichamps.

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

I intend to collect until I get all Le Mans winners, without worry…

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

I want to organize the collection with photos and the history of each model.

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

No!

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

Satisfactory, search, locate, negotiate and buy.

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

Material quality and internal detailing of the engines and suspensions, as Exoto does, but, the material they use is very fragile, and deteriorates easily.

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

No.

13) What does your spouse, partner or significant other think of your hobby and your collection?

She’s encouraged the hobby since I started.

14) What is your daily driver?

Kia Cerato.