[chiefs70]

I've been collecting diecast aircraft and armor for about two years and have a pretty healthy collection. Many of my purchases were on the recommendation of fellow forum members so I started to think what are the essential aircraft models and why. So, if money were no object which FIVE models do you consider essential to your collection. You may own them or not but if you could have 5 to start your collection what would they be at this time? I realize this may change over time but I would like to know what you think and why and if you own them. If this has already been covered I apologize but I found enough grey area to tell me to forge ahead with the topic.

Here are mine in no particular order:

1) Corgi 1/32 AA34904 Bf-109 G-6 "Erich Hartmann" Ace of aces regardless of ideology or otherwise and the best rendition of his aircraft in diecast. - Own
2) Dragon 1/72 500122 P-47D "Kansas Tornado" Dragon's P-47s are the finest available in 1/72 in my opinion and as a Kansas boy this is my absolute favorite. - Own
3) Corgi 1/72 AA32812 DH Mosquito NF Mk.II 'Special' Mossies are one of the quintessential WW2 aircraft and this one is my favorite of the bunch. - Do not own
4) GMP 1/35 P51D "Big Beautiful Doll" An ace in both the PTO and ETO and flew the iconic aircraft - imho - of WW II. This model is top shelf. - Own
5) Corgi 1/72 B-25J "Bats Outa Hell" One of the first aircraft I fell in love with as a child - with many aircraft built in nearby Kansas City. A workhorse that could pack a punch and this model is drop dead gorgeous. - Own

Tough to limit myself to 5, of course, but these are my 5 of the moment.

What are yours?