Some blocks take more practice than others. Kudos for choosing this block, and when the top is finished, most folks will be unaware of any misses. Keep going and show us the final result.

Those blocks look awesome!!! I think you have done a great job. Would love to see it finished.

They look good to me. You have lots of good suggestions. Find what works for you.

I like Peckish's response. So many times I whack the snot out of things and it works well for soo many reasons!