1. Have a good High-level (not too detailed) plan for the mod - enough to keep you going, where smaller details can get filled-in as you work that area.

2. Avoid frustration and burn-out by switching between disciplines often and especially when you get stuck on a difficult challenge.

3. Don't stay stuck in the mud! These forums are stuffed-full of good people who like to help - there is no shame in posting for help on a problem and moving on while waiting for feedback.

4. Determination, Determination, Determination is the key. If you don't have a Passionate desire to see the big project through to the end, don't start and frustrate yourself.

5. Modularize the work if you have any doubts about finishing - such that you can build one "part" and release that as a stand-alone mod if time runs-out.

Agree 100% with Miaximus. Sorry for dragging the thread OT, richardrocket009.

The best way to make hug mods is to offer some sort of payment for your team, because lets face it, if modders were paid for their work we would have more big mods. People are money crazed after all.