I do not give up on a project. Usually, it will go back on the shelf because my skills are not where they need to be to complete the project or I get frustrated. I do not kitbash. It bothers me to spend money on a kit to use a few parts and then the rest goes into a parts bin. That is just my opinion. But below is an example of what I am writing about. This kit I bought about 20 years ago. I started it and then the fiddly construction irritated me and it went back on the shelf. I pulled it down earlier this year, found some Studio 27 decals that put the kit decals to shame and its one of the best looking models in my display case.