I bought a kit that was pretty much at the QB stage. There is still plenty to do without having to drive 2000 rivets. It?s been a very enjoyable experience and if I did another I?d start with a QB.
Quickbuild! You'll save many, many hours and be flying in about 1/3 to1/2 less time.
Downside is that there's a $11K difference from the factory between the two for the RV-8, and a fairly long lead time.
RV-3's used to have an option for a quickbuild wing, I don't believe it's available anymore. RV-3's also have a VERY long lead time and are very immature kits compared to the RV-8