no it dident start off working right
that's what i was thinking- and i've only delt w/mine, so ........
as i was assembling, i was very concerned w/scrunching those springs by not lining it up just right.
i think i figured a way of keeping it compressed so it couldn't get out of line 'till it was together.
if you're kit came w/spares, mabe "just" try it again. betcha looking forward to that!
i found the project satisfying but difficult. must be easier the next time.
can't imagine anything else would be damaged?