(re)New to WW1 aircraft

[DanL]

Built WW1 planes back in the late 1960's. Retired now and seeing the beautiful models today, this forum, and TimC's database, I'm really getting interested.
1/48 or 1/32 seem good to me - old guy eyesight, ability to add detail and add animation are the reasons.
I think I'll likely build no more than 6 -8 models - the "standard" fighters, but would like t have at least one big bomber like the Gotha.
I build detailed R/C ship models in the 3 to 6 ft long range and enjoy detail and animation (firing naval cannons, revolving radar, sound, working winches, anchors, etc). Enjoy photographing models in realistic settings (a ship model pic attached)
Is animation - rotating props, exhaust, sound, moving control surfaces - something that is typically done with static WW1 models, or is it not a typical approach?
Searching/reading leads me to Roden and Eduard/Gavia as generally the more detailed and accurate models. Is that a good assumption?
Has anyone run a poll for best kits in a given scale, eg "best 1/48 Spad kit", or "best 1/32 Fokker D VII,etc.?

Sorry for the newbie questions, but any comments/advice really appreciated.
Looking fwd to building and photographing.