Mark this call sign down, ZL2CTM! That call belongs to Charlie Morris a homebrewer extraordinaire. You must look at his blog where he designs a Simple SSB Transceiver. Charlie takes you step by step to design a simple SSB transceiver. A modular builder, his designs give you the excruciating detail about the individual modules. Check it out and yes, we have another offshore homebrewer.
Charlie favors the use of Single Sided Copper Strip Board which facilitates rapid prototyping and something that is an alternative to the glued down (messy) Manhattan Squares.
The above IF Amp stage is designed right before your eyes on the blog and so it is more than a building experience -- it is a learning experience! Check it out!
I have the pleasure of knowing Charlie and he is indeed an international ham radio homebrew resource. Charlie also has an extensive library of You Tube videos for your dining and dancing pleasure!
Finally, TYGNYBNT and Don't eat your pets!
73's
Pete N6QW