The post-80s generation is obsessed with car models and has collected more than 400 cars in 10 years.

[China and Foreign Toys Network, January 27] In men’s aesthetic system, cars symbolize freedom, speed and passion. Owning a beloved car is almost every man’s dream. But 33-year-old Hu Kai owns more than 400 car models. His home is like an "auto expo" with all kinds of car models, which is dazzling and breathtaking.

 

When traveling, go wherever there are car models.

Hu Kai is a car fan. He loves cars, plays with cars, and understands cars. At first, he just bought some car model parts, assembled them, and then simply painted and modified them.

In this way, the hands-on ability has been improved, but the efficiency is too low. "Sometimes, it takes two or three months to build a car model from buying parts to painting, which is too long."

Starting in 2007, he started collecting finished car models. At that time, the car model collection market in Xi'an was in the ascendant, and Hu Kai became one of the earliest car model enthusiasts. "Don't think they are miniature versions. A better car model can be said to be 'small as a sparrow, but with all the internal organs'. The model can be made to look like a real car." In Hu Kai's eyes, car models have evolved from a simple From the opening of the door, to the use of windows and lights, to the matching selection of the interior, everything reflects the intentions of the designers and manufacturers.

Hu Kai is a biology teacher. In addition to his daily work and life, whenever he has the opportunity, he collects various car models at any cost. Sometimes, in order to buy limited edition car models, he has to find resources from all over the country on the Internet. The model was even purchased from overseas by a friend. "When traveling, you must look for model shops and toy stores. You must go to any place where there are model cars."

Yesterday, in the living room of Hu Kai's house, the most conspicuous thing were several standing cabinets, all of which were filled with various car models. There were more than 100 Hummer series car models alone. "These are treasures. When guests come to the house, they are only allowed to be viewed and not played with." Hu Kai said that the models are definitely not toys. Most of the bodies of these car models are made of alloy and are very precise. The appearance is exactly the same as the real car, and the doors and doors are The windows can be opened, the steering wheel, brakes, and accelerator can be moved. In some high-quality works, even the weight of the car and the operation of the engine and transmission mechanism are scaled down, and the degree of simulation is unimaginable.

Nearly 70,000 yuan has been spent in the past 10 years

In the past 10 years, Hu Kai has spent nearly 70,000 yuan on car models alone. He took a 1:18 scale BMW M3 car model as an example. When he bought it 4 years ago, he spent more than 500 yuan. The current price It rose to thousands of dollars. "At first, my family also opposed it, but later I was moved by my obsession and slowly acquiesced."

For enthusiasts who want to collect car models, Hu Kai suggests that if you want to invest in car models, you should try to collect limited edition numbered high-quality models. Some of these car models are not for sale to the public and come with collection certificates, which are of high value. In addition, you should also pay attention to car models from some well-known brands. These models are made of exquisite materials and well-made. At the same time, their circulation is small, so the room for appreciation is considerable.

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