Hi Melttin.....
I too would have been seriously pissed if I had received such a bad kit....it is not acceptable.....period.
Mine, however is one from one of the very first production runs....and I have to say...is very well built and covered. The hardware that came with the
kit was first class too.
Fix the problems you have identified, and you will have a great flying plane. It is a super stable flyer....and with that four stroker, you will probably
not have to add so much nose weight to balance it.
Regards.........