I was able to work through the 4.1.2 downgrade (root and recovery) from 4.3 stock unrooted, then upgrade to 4.4.2, just by following your instructions and guides.
I did find that I had to go to http: // xperiahtcrootingrom.com/ install-stock-rom-on-sony-xperia-z-c6603/ to work out how to use...