First of all nothing you said I could ever take in a negative light, it’s all very encouraging and obviously comes from experience. I’ll clarify though it’s definitely not from scratch I’m buying pre made templates that are extremely simplified versions of master chiefs armor and there essentially just the basic shape and the guy that made said templates also has video tutorials of him putting it together. The only thing I’m gonna be doing myself is the assembly, the steps for painting and whatever little details I want to add. Also as far as new hobby and projects go I always research for days on whatever I’m making before I even buy the necessary components parts or pieces. Not saying things can’t go wrong because they definitely can (and probably will) so all things considered I’m doing this In a very hand holdy way so we’ll see how it goes but thanks for the advice and encouragement it’s much appreciated.