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I agree with the gentlemen above. 1/400 is the way to go. 1/500 is pretty much just Herpa with a few minor players. 1/400 is Herpa, Gemini, Aeroclassics, Dragon (mostly old stuff as they don't seem to make much new), JetX, and a host of no name people. In general the 1/400 moulds are superior as well and I believe there is more airframe variety in 1/400.

A few of my 1/400s: