I have been modeling for 30 plus years and build mostly modern(Vietnam on) military aircraft and helo's. My main interest is in adversary/aggressor aircraft, helicopters, and Special Operations aircraft. The scales I prefer are 1/144 and 1/72, but I do now and then build in the bigger scales. I have to say that I also love to scratch build and superdetail most of my builds, it is a sickness I have yet to find a cure for 
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