You need to assemble up to a point, paint the model, and then finish assembly. I assembled the top and bottom halves, and left the harnesses unattached. Otherwise, I couldn't paint the model well or easily.
Mold Lines everywhere! I spent probably an hour on each Pod removing these thick, very noticeable lines.
Bad directions! GW's directions for assembly are probably the worst I've seen. They're unclear and not detailed. I google searched for clearer direction.
The model goes together very well! For all the issues in prepping it, the Drop Pod goes together like a watch, with everything sliding into place.
It's not a beginners model. Had I tried to put it together early in my hobby years, the results would have been disastrous!
