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Looking forward to the update on the Porthole.....

I wouldn't say a Falcon Brass kit was 'easier' - I attempted one as my first brass kit many years ago (ie prior to current ownership) and it was a total disaster, and was left buried at the bottom of a box of "stuff". For some time I put it down to my ineptitude, but having been enlightened by other club members, tried a couple of other etched wagon kits, and found that they weren't that difficult. I recently found the original kit, and realised that it was predominantly the kit that was poor - being asked to fold up the sides and ends from the floor with no etch lines and with no chance of two of the corners actually ever meeting.

I found that the 5522 model beginners wagon fret (now sold by Lochgorm kits) were a pretty good "lesson" - cheap enough to not worry about too much. Comet are a good starting point for coaching stock, as the sides come pre-rolled and I've found the parts just fit together. I haven't tried London Road rolling stock kits to be able to compare. 

Too late to change to Spratt and Winkle then......