I agree with Hans on this one.

Nick did solve his problem on the short term, but as his tying progresses he will always have the proportion problem unless he works on it now.

Proper proportions should be something you start applying even with the first fly you tie and eventually should be a built in instinct that you really don't think about when your tying. The way to get there is tying LOTS of flies correctly.

I applaud Nick's ablility to adapt and overcome, that tells me he is on is way to being a great flytyer.

Warren