Starting to Build

I have decided to start building my first Cedar Strip canoe. I went to Lee Valley and purchased a set of plans for a 17.5' Reb Bird canoe. It is going to take a little while to get started because my workshop (the garage) is currently being used (my wife keeps her car in there for the winter months). Once it warms up, it will be time to start cutting. Has anyone built a Red Bird before?