I have found a few websites of people that have built and are in the middle of building this model. One of the things I like about the Aziz is that the styrene parts are already measured and marked for the wheelhouse and deck. That was my main worry. If I had to scratch build it from balsa, I would spend a fortune in balsa trying to get a piece to be cut and fit right. I can see where you are coming from, though as to this being for more expert modelers. Looks to be challenge and time consuming, but thats what I'm looking for.