Here is a 12 step program for you.
1. Buy model kit.
2. Open box and fondle the little clear plastic bags
3. Wipe away the drool
4. Cut open individual plastic bags
5. Organize the sprues
6. Wipe away more drool
7. Cuts parts from sprues
8. Clean and check fit of each part
9. Glue all the parts together
10. Paint and weather model
11. Put model on shelf (Usually a bit of drooling here too)
12. Go back to #1 and do it again… and again... and again...