Ian,
Oceanic Weapons is a huge topic with many interesting ethnic groups/regions represented. Each one may be thought of as a niche area of limited overall interest and study with limited penetration to date. Certainly, a wider range of interest will emerge as more detailed material is developed and presented.
I admire your ambition. You really WANT to take on the task and do it with the attention to detail as in your other studies. But it will be a huge Multi-course Meal, likely to cover a few years.
You know how to plan complex projects, but maybe my experiences can add a bit. I would suggest that as you develop an overall project plan of attack to present an overview of the groups/areas you intend study. Maybe develop a Mind Map to organize material. Then you may choose which of these groups have the most/most diverse/etc. material and present it. The on to the next one. Deep focus can be a blessing or not. Pace yourself to avoid burnout. Likely, other Forum Members may come forward to help collect material from a preferred group/region and reduce the overall personal labor inherent with this type of endeavor.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
Ed
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