It wasn't the plan, but it was always a possibility. That's why they changed the welding equipment some days ago, because the current welds aren't good enough.
At a US Air Force event yesterday, Musk said that currently they are focusing primarily on production equipment and methods, not so much on the actual rocket.
At a US Air Force event yesterday, Musk said that currently they are focusing primarily on production equipment and methods, not so much on the actual rocket.