I collect model cars, but the kit form and then build them myself.
Ive found that i prefer one make over the other. Tamiya is my favourite as the quality and detail is really good, compared to revell which ive also done which aren't all that great, so any further models i do, im sticking with the japanes.
So far ive done:
Porsche 911 Flatnose (Revell), Mercedes S600 AMG Coupe (Tamiya), Ferrari 360 Spyder (Tamiya), Corvette Z06(Revell).
It's so satisfying once youve completed the models and see them all done and you think "I just made that"