adywan said:have i taken on too much? probably , yes, but i know i can do this. The results will be worth it and so much better than sticking with original elements, but its going to take a long time just to get the materials to get started on all this.
No offence, but ... Really?
That is quite a long list you have there.
Don't tell me that you are doing all the work yourself! I am afraid that things are going over your head.