Welcome Rob. Post up some pics when you can.
In regards to statement above. I reckon I've got 1/4 of each of the 4 'prerequisites' and mine still took nearly 3 years to complete.
I like the statement "many hands make light work" so if you have a few mates that can help, that always make things go faster (and cheaper usually).
But then again, I also like the statement "9 women can't make a baby in 1 month" so make of that as you will.