There is a kit collector magazine, or book, and possibly many other sources of the information you seek. Personally I never bought a kit to collect. I have purchased every kit with the intention of building it. I will never live long enough to do that but, I'll cross that bridge when I build it!!!!! The Revell F-102 in 1/48th scale that they produced in the late 1950s is one of my favorites, as is the Aurora Gatha Bomber in 1/48th scale.