Hello!
I sure am sorry to hear something like this... At first I was going to suggest going for some smaller scale, where builds might be faster and more rewarding... But then I thought - maybe you would like to check out quality paper models? In Poland they design them babies in 1:33 scale and you can gat all kinds of stuff in this scale - up to a B-52 (I actually have this one!) - 1,7m wingspan and 1,4m long when built. If you are into WWII stuff, most four engine types were done, too - B-17, B-29, Lancaster, Halifax, they even did the Sunderland. Check this out:
More here: http://konradus.com/forum/read.php?f=1&i=92602&t=92602&page=1
And this:
And more here: http://www.konradus.com/forum/read.php?f=1&i=26835&t=26835
So, hang on there! Good luck with your builds and have a nice day
Paweł