Livery also has a history.Building a collection showcases this evolution.

Livery and color schemes are additional detail. Special models such as Lucky Strike, Benetton together with new millennium generation models of mid-2000’s such as the chrome McLaren are readily available.

"Looking back about 30 years ago, sponsorships in F1 have changed dramatically from cigarette brands to mobile phones, and you can feel the transition of time through the changing livery. Looking at it now, the Benetton designs in 1990’s were exceptional. The design aspect is also very interesting. "

Mr. Kanaya said he was so absorbed in F1 that he avoided finding out the race results just so he could look forward to watching a replay of the broadcast. Recently he enjoys looking at his minicar collection more than watching races on TV.

"I like watching the cars racing on TV and listening to the sound, but miniature cars are closer to the actual car than the TV and easier to appreciate and understand the real thing. Miniature cars allow you to see more details than the TV, and I think that the color is closer to the real thing. For me, I think seeing what is directly in front of me provides a stronger connection to reality than what is on a screen. "

A long-term enthusiastic collector of F1 miniature cars, Mr. Kanaya has recently lost his appetite for growing his collection.

"Currently, there are no Japanese drivers, and there is almost no underdog from the lower ranks that can upset the leading teams. To be honest, there is little difference between each team and my interest has diminished. So I have stopped adding to my collection.

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