learn how to use blender to a very high level of proficiency, before you start something like this…
(and by high proficiency, I mean like @ner, @ndy RobertT, X-Warrior, and so on…)
Everyone started somewhere, and doing big projects are a good way to learn how to do everything at once instead of just doing one thing at a time, even if they aren’t the best animations every created.
ALSO! I wanna see the animation… it sounds pretty good… so get it hosted soon plz 
Thanks. I agree. Big projects can be helpful for someone learning.
For example, in this 1 project, I have learnt more about:
Modelling
Textures
Particle systems
Fiber script
Tree script
How to make rain. 
I would like to post a pic. But, it looks all wrong without someclouds. Just looks like night with rain.
I gotta go to school now, but when I got home I’ll post a pic for you. 
Would you be willing to explain how you did this? I’m working on something that involves rain, and while I have it kinda working, it’s not very good yet.
I gotta go to school now, but when I got home I’ll post a pic for you.
Well? posted it yet? Inquiring minds wanna see 