Well I'm doing OK and I'm virtually useless
Seriously, anyone with the right aptitude and attitude can do it, having the right tools is essential too. When I started I didn't even know how to weld. It's now just 6 months later and I have a rolling chassis with the engine and box in place. Starting off with one of Saturn / handyandy's chassis kits worked really well for me.
Best of luck.
Enoch
www.deepfolly.co.uk