Happy to report the package arrived today via registered mail - so it took about a week once mailed. The package was in good shape, the parts look very clean. A quick once over and I did not see any air bubbles.
EDIT - the 'Chip' is suppose to be there per the assembly instructions One small chip at the base of the turret, but it will not be a big deal. Included a CD with all the product pictures you seen posted previously, plus assembly instructions (illustrations). The only thing I can think of adding right now is some guidance on where to cut the existing tank hull. I'll just cut a little less than I think is needed and I can always sand my way to perfect
EDIT - they say cut at 50% of the turret ring diameter, so they did cover it.
Time for me to tell PayPal this has been successfully resolved.
Follow-up: Did anyone else get the wire parts - mine did not include any. They appear to call out existing parts clearly in the instructions, and the wire parts are just labeled "Handle Wire". If not included I can just start bending some paperclips.