>>10064533I'm coming at this from the technic perspective but I think it still applies. After building a new set, the first thing I do is customize it with different colors, accessories, and features. Usually it starts with color and little addon features, I fill out the gaps and shapes, and then from there usually I have a good idea of a larger feature that needs some deconstruction to accomplish. So with this ATV as an example, at first I only cared about fixing the awful white color scheme, but it quickly turned into adding little accessories like a fire extinguisher, better wheel hubs, and new handlebars, and ultimately resulted in a redesigned driveshaft with a power takeoff shaft to power towed equipment, and a whole suite of hitchable accessories. Even I'm daunted slightly by the prospect of designing a new vehicle chassis-up but tearing an established design apart 5 different times is actually really good practice for absorbing techniques and visualizing constructions before you attempt them.
Based on how many pieces I assume you have this kind of mentality must be possible. I suggest taking a small building, vehicle, or scene you enjoy and just pluck at it piecemeal until it's a whole new thing. Hopefully your imagination will take the wheel from there.
