I received this 2 weeks ago and couldn't wait to start using it!  I was a little slow in putting it together partly because I'm not super handy and partly there were a lot of parts to put together.  I did think the packaging was very organized and I like the way they packaged all the bolts, nuts and washers in one package an labeled all of them accordingly.

It took me roughly 90 minutes to get it completely built.  Afterwards I wanted to start cooking a brisket I found it a little hard to control the temp it takes a little more effort to use this than my main smoker which is also charcoal but its a hanging method and the heat is maintained at 275 degrees.  

I think for the experience smoker you are going to want something more heavy duty this is great for a novice smoker that isn't going to make a lot of food at one time.