At what point do you walk away?

I COMPLETELY understand, gunner. Actually, I go through a little of that with every model I build but I've got a 1/32 scale Stuka that damn near killed me. I put sooooo much work into the paint job, weathering and decal work and effed it all up with a botched clear coat. I literally cried when it happened. I return to it every few weeks and work a little bit on carefully sanding and such. Strangely, I keep it displayed where I can see it everyday, as much as it pisses me off. It serves as a reminder to BE CAREFUL every step of the way with these works of art. It'll probably take years of fits and starts but eventually  I'll get it finished the way I want.

Put yours away for awhile and take it out when you're feeling particularly ambitious. Just don't destroy it. You definitely would regret that.

In that situation,let it go back in the box for at least a month!The paint disasters have created a problem that is getting to you so give it a break!One suggestion;you could ask fellow forum members for tips on painting and masking.There is a logical reason for your difficulties and it is best to id the reasons and overcome the problems.

Not a rant gunner, it's a reality check and we've all been there. I get to the point where the kit feels like work and not play and as you say it gets hard to motivate yourself just to get to the bench and work on it. I have been working on a 1/32 TBM-3 Avenger and I have had the canopy on and off three times and I have stripped the future and paint as many times and still not got the result I wanted.  Keep your chin up and solider on brother.

ICIT

I totally understand your dilemma. Right now, I have a Mongram Panther that I had quit on a couple of times, but I'm still plugging away on it, however, it may still run into some AAA

It's too bad that we can't toss the paint jobs instead of the kit!

Glenn