Deep breath. Keep calm , Carry on.

Yes this hull has some issues, and many of us have commented on them months ago. You are the first to actually have one fail, so what was once theory, you have proven to be fact. I don't fault you for bringing it forward, as this is the very feedback that makes this forum so valuable. I just think you accept this as a weakness in the hull and do the upgrade to strengthen this weak point. As I, and others have mentioned Tamiya has some area of weakness as well. Expecting Taigen to come good for the repair after 6 months and four battles is probably stretching anyone's warranty seems to be what the general opinion is. An opinion you don't share which is absolutely fine. We can agree to disagree and what the expectation of resolution is. I get angry when I have to replace my Dishwasher every four years, and it doesn't seem to matter what brand I buy.

I hear in France the manufacturers are being told they have to warranty an appliance for 10 years. It appears a well made product that last 10 years is actually better for the environment then an energy efficient piece of crap that you have to throw away every four years!!!!!!