You know, cnq, it takes a modeler to make a good model out of a bad kit. That makes you a modeler! Actually, you might be a good candidate for one those ancient Revell F-14 kits. They build up nice; and they are cheap!
On the Bench:
Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging
Kinetic 1/48 YF-104A 5-2957
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8
Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep & Reasearch