Shelf of shame, I like that even more.
This is super encouraging. I've always been a "clean your plate" or "finish what you started" kinda guy.
(Still am the clean your plate thing which is why I could use to lose a few pounds)
I am getting back into the hobby after many years and consider myself a newbie because I never built models to this level of detail. Taking time and patience on weathering, removing mold lines, painting details on a small scale, ect.
I'm definitely going to start the two kit at a time method. It sounds like that helps keep it fresh. One model easier than the other.
Good stuff