As far as slightly cracked firewall formers, some questionable sanding, some slightly loose covering...I've never seen an ARF that didn't have at least one of those issues.
I don't think "slightly cracked firewall formers"are an acceptable "imperfection". This is an issue allright...issue of poor quality, shoddy packing etc.
Hell, even when I build a model its going to have at least one of those imperfections
If thats true...stick with ARFs.
Now, if the covering has puncture marks...I would say that goes into the unacceptable range.
Makes perfect sense to me. Don't get to bent about a cracked firewall, but boy if that covering has a hole....unacceptable!
dbow, you have every right to be dissappointed, and dissatisfied. I would try and get Lanier to stand good on their product. Keep us posted. This is the kind of thing I would like to know about. There are too many great Companies out there who can and will stand by there product. You don't have to settle for inferior craftsmanship.