There is some minor fabrication to do, and you will make frustrating mistakes that will require some rework. None of it is terribly difficult, and all of it is very rewarding. I'm a first-time builder. Working every day I had it mostly complete in one year. 15 months from delivery to 1st flight.

I agree with all of the above, especially taking an EAA covering class. It's worth travelling for. I took the mini-class at Oshkosh, bought a practice kit, built it a couple times and took the full SportAir workshop in Phoenix. I'm very happy with how my covering came out.