I think I can... I think I can... I think I can...

Has anyone ever come into model building as a "beginner" and done quality work comperable to G-Pete's Ziroli P-38?[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8175750/anchors_8175750/mpage_1/key_pete/anchor/tm.htm#8175750[/link]
I think I can... call me nuts if you like, but that is exactly what I want and hope to do.
There's plenty of threads to cover everything I thought of and seemingly everything I didn't. Quality of detail I can do, and I would enjoy it immensely.
I have very little money, so it would take me forever to build it, giving me tons of time to think, plan, research, etc., etc., etc.
Keep in mind I don't mean overnight skills in flying it, just building it. I'll let you aces fly it for me! lol
What do you guys think? [sm=confused.gif]