"Assembly Instructions" Topic
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Leadpusher | 26 Jun 2015 8:00 p.m. PST |
Why can't the manufacturers include a simple set of instructions with the product. I bought some Roman artillery and when I opened the bag, out comes all these small pieces. Then I have to do the research to see if I can figure out what goes where and hope I get it looking right. Please include at least an exploded diagram of the product. End of rant. |
Der Alte Fritz | 26 Jun 2015 11:54 p.m. PST |
I agree that assembly instructions are helpful. On the other hand, some of us don't have the artistic or technical skills to make an exploded diagram. |
Bellbottom | 27 Jun 2015 2:23 a.m. PST |
I've found this with some 15mm metal vehicle kits, so frustrating. As to technical skills, I'm sure the sculptor could manage a quick line drawing for photocopying, failing that a list of parts naming each, just to make sure you have all the parts (is that rod shaped thing a handrail, a cleaning rod or an exhaust tube?) |
Cambria5622 | 27 Jun 2015 6:53 a.m. PST |
I had the same problem with a 28mm MDF Victorian Hearse kit by Warbases that I've just assembled. At first I'd assumed the instructions were on the website. I then emailed the manufacturer who confirmed there were no instructions but did help identify a couple of the pieces. Construction would have taken less than half the time if I had known what went where & in what order instead of having to work it out for myself. I won't be buying any more similar kits unless instructions are provided. |
Extra Crispy | 27 Jun 2015 7:46 a.m. PST |
With vehicles, you would think you could lay out the pieces and then photoshop in arrows. If instructions need 3 or 4 photos you could put them on your website with a slip in the package directing you there. |
Weasel | 27 Jun 2015 11:47 a.m. PST |
Even just a list of the pieces and what they are could help a ton. |
etotheipi | 27 Jun 2015 11:59 a.m. PST |
I concur. There is no way for me to know I am putting it together wrong if you don't tell me what the right way is. |
BelgianRay | 27 Jun 2015 12:57 p.m. PST |
If you can produce a complicated piece as manufacturer, you have no excuse whatsoever not to provide an instruction sheet. And best would be that they would appear on the website so one can take a look at it before buying (and no missing instruction sheet on delivery). |
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