If you or others ever run into a problem like what you have experienced, where you did a massive amount of work and ran into a wall, post it here and let some people review it and see if there is some suggestions. (your issues that is) (post it on other sites if you feel there is some help there as well). It is ashamed to loose such work done because of some lack of understanding or knowledge.
Kendo makes my skill set a but smaller than it is.. I have worked with many on another site to develop their mods. I have connected many skilled people and helped them manage their project. (that is what I do besides tech support... but shush.. keep that quiet.. :P) I apparently don't have the skills to mod my way out of a wet paper bag... lol. but with a community of modders, support and help provided you or others have the patience and dedication to see their dream through... it is very possible.