Guild Wars 2

So I finally finished Bolt I scavenger hunt, was really excited to start on the precursor. When I went to start crafting it I found out that it requires 30 deldrimor steel ingots and 10 of the ascended leather. Well I am not a full time player with the time or in game gold to make this in any reasonable amount to time. If I make it all from scratch that is 30 days of mithrillium (10 days with the leather but can do at same time).
This is just part 1 of 3! What is the time/cost of part II and III?
Anyone else feel the same as me in that it is almost easier to make the original legendaries? (I know that legendaries are the final step but really this seems insane for non-hardcore players)

Nobody ever said that this would be a cheaper way to obtain a precursor. Instead, you’re able to work towards it slowly and actually see progress instead of just throwing 1000g at the TP and getting the precursor.

I got Rodogort V. 1 done then saw the cost of the materials. The TP is a bargain in comparison since there must be similar costs for the next 2 levels, plus I really am not enjoying PvP at all. This seems excessive for what is essentially an exotic weapon, albeit a very rare one.