That certainly is a beautiful ship!
We'll see if I can pump out something respectable, I am by no means a master builder, and this project is a huge stretch for my skill set
BUT, the only way to get better is to push yourself out of your comfort zone, right? Hm... maybe I should listen to that advice when flying...
I spent last night starting to weigh out and sort some wood. Tonight, I'll be picking up a small bandsaw from my father's house and tracing some patterns. Article has you starting with the fuse, but I may actually start with the tail feathers for some "semi-immediate" gratification. My girlfriend leaves for a work trip Sunday morning and won't be back until Thursday. We'll see how much balsa dust I can make in a week!