Tried building the RG Zeta. I failed.

So I have built several HG and MG kits in the past and wanted to give a RG a shot. I picked out the Zeta because it was my favorite design of all the ones available at my local store. Only after I had finished building the legs did I learn that this kit had a bit of a reputation, but I didn't let it bother me.

On my second sit down with this kit, several small pieces snapped off while I was trying to put them together. I thought about getting some glue to give it another go, but I think I'm finished. I'll probably just move on to my next kit. Which is another MG.

It was a nice and challenging build, but a little too flimsy for me. I'll probably give another RG a shot after I finish the next one. Any suggestions?