Don, I can assure you that no cereal boxes or popsicle sticks were exploited or abused in the making of these models.
For that cedar, maple and birch material, I do use offcuts scrounged here and there, rather than new boards though, it's the right thing to do, especially when one is of Scottish descent.
The only purchased material consists of brass screws & escutcheon pins, and Lepage's Weathergrip Outdoor wood glue.
A basic wood modelers' Rule: NEVER use popsicle sticks...very unsuitable material.
Gentlemen, thanks for the kind words,
regards \ Mike