Yea, it takes time.
I've been playing with vector graphics, cad, 3d and photoshop for a very long time... like 20 years or so, starting with CAD applications, and I have schooling in deconstructing things, making plans etc...  
I should be a lot better at it then I am :lol:
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, you're right in saying you need to give yourself time.
It all depends on how muct time you have to spend on it, and whether you had any pre existing technical or crafty knowledge that you can translate into 3D.
You'll get there :)

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