With ICM kits it all comes down to age of the molds. This kit had a first production of 2001 (according to Scalemates). So given the age of mold and the many kits produced from said mold, I am not surprised there are issues with this kit. ICM's new kits are quite nice. But I have seen issues with some of their older molds. No matter what, their instructions usually do leave a little to desire, but once you get used to that it's not quite so bad.