I agree 100 percent Stevinne. Instructions are paramount to a beginner like myself. Oviously less so once you have done a few as EJ-L pointed out that most builds would be similar as far as planking goes other than details and placing, but the skills required take time. At least these are my thoughts as I have not done so yet. I am a tradesman at heart and work with wood and other materials and know that although you can tell someone how to do something....it takes actually doing over time to learn it. But without a physocal mentor then some good quality instructions are invaluable while learning. I want to thank all of you for the advice on build logs and possible "starter" options. I know I over stepped with the Soleil but that doesnt mean I wamt to start off at lvl zero. I enjoy a challenge and would get board doing something that didnt interest me. Bob Cleek speaks my sentiments when he said "
In my opinion, the best way to learn is by building a challenging, sophisticated kit that has good instructions, rather than a "dumbed down" "beginner's kit" with inadequate instructions."