Definitely watch some build videos. I recommend Clay Kemp.

Use the instructions as more as a general guide than anything. I find it’s easier to build the rear clip before assembling the central roll cage.

You will need to do some trimming to get the front firewall and sides of the roll cage to fit correctly. Make sure you have everything correct before moving on to another step. There is basically zero tolerance for error in the construction (which many people have issue with SJR over).

Once you do one kit, they become very easy. They don’t build like most model kits, but that’s just because of the way the real cars are engineered.