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I suggest you check out Man at Arms, especially the earlier videos, before the channel changed hands - Tony used a smaller crew and less gear but still made the cut. In my opinion, you don't need to be a master craftsman, but you have to be a professional one, i.e. have a proper workshop, equipment, materials and assistants. If you wish to start a career as one, your first works will have to be exceptional, so as to draw attention and warrant screen time - from that point on, advertisement should be easier.
One more thing, although it goes without saying, you can't produce half-baked goods, as it is not only deadly to your own reputation, but also potentially dangerous for the people using them (especially for spring weapons and firearms, but also for swords and sabers).
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