First of all, do not say there is no instruction manual. There is no single, definitive one; but there are a myriad of choices. It may take years to find the one that makes any sense at all. Next, understand that the parts you begin with will not resemble the finished product in the least. As you proceed, tab A will rarely if ever fit neatly into slot B. Adjustments and approximations are your best friends. Remember that there are always resources available; friends will be willing to lend a hand, and customer service lines for expanded knowledge depend upon the manual chosen. Finally... work with the full knowledge beforehand that you will be the last to know when you are done.
Day 1, NaPoWriMo. Yeah, I'm starting late. An instructional poem.