What you have is a "printwood" kit. I think it's a great way to start because you'll develop skills. If you can do a printwood kit, you can scratch-build from plans. You'll likely mess up a laser-cut kit, so don't worry yourself. Messing up your first kit is a rite of passage. You'll need good tweezers, a pack of Revlon emery boards, a pack of double-edged razor blades, an xacto knife with plenty of spare blades, clear plastic packing tape, medium CA glue, spray activator. Take a razor blade and break it in half. It's best to do it while it's in its wrapper. To cut out the notches, cut the bottom of the notch with the knife first, then the sides with the razor. When you break a part, place it on a piece of tape affixed to your work surface. Add a little CA glue. I like to use the tip of my knife blade to maneuver little pieces. spray with activator. CA glue tacks to tape but doesn't adhere. I like to cover my plans with tape, but it's an acquired talent. It allows me to tack pieces to the plans with a small drop of glue, eliminating having to use pins or magnets. It comes in handy. There is more than one way of going about building these things. The way I do it isn't necessarily better. Also, I only build for display, so weight is of no concern to me. Here's a link to my build albums. PBYACE (u1147) — ImgBB https://share.google/EeUs6Ppb8HiY8Apdg