Jeff,
I definitely understand that. I felt the same way for many years before diving in head first. I started building my T206 set over ten years ago..
The set parameters and sub-set goals have morphed many, many times over the last decade.
I can tell you this though: I would not take it back for anything. The T206 set, while very complicated, has been BY FAR the most rewarding set that I have ever attempted completion of, and I’ve completed over 20 other vintage sets.
The Monster, anyway you want to chop it, is Awesome and fun. Actually, as my friend Scott always says
Fun Fun
Best of Luck!