Good morning, Dave.
Welcome to our Forum. I, too, am from the fixed wing side (built one that flies today). But something about gyros piques a certain nerd interest. You've probably noticed many of the experienced pilots & builders chime in on here to answer questions and share their knowledge. It's an invaluable resource and a great way to make new friends. If you do start to build a ship, post photos. We critique each other's work. I've made changes to mine based on suggestions by very knowledgeable people here. In the mean time, soak up what you can. The learning is continuous.
Cheers,
Brian