Hi keresian,
don´t be scared to start something new

My first RC Experiment was and still is the Mavic Clone from here.
After a bad crash (and you will probably have some setback too) I´m currently working on MK2 of my Mavic.
I only can say it is a lot of fun and very interesting but also time consuming and sometimes a bit depressing.
But overall a great experience.
Some advices that I got from others is to train flying on a PC Simulator and a small indoor Quadcopter which doesnt break that fast. I´m still waiting for my Indoor Quad but also the Simulator is very helpful to get a feeling for the Remote and the reaction of the quad.
Regards from Germany
David