i got my Rumpler last Wednesday. the top right corner of the box was crunched in, and as a result one of the cabane strut parts (wishbone-shaped) snapped in a couple of places. i'll probably repair it rather than try to make a new one of brass, because it's streamlined in such a way that it has a complex shape.
other than that everything is perfect including the decals. this was by far the most damaged kit of the four i've received so far, and it's bairly touched by misfortune. i'm delighted. i'm still considering which kite to build. as far as i can tell all the parts are there for the late version as well, and the decals are available, so all options are currently in play. this is one for further down the road so i don't have to decide just yet.
still waiting for the OOP Albatros D.Va. it's shipped. when i ordered it, it and the Rumpler were still up on the site. a few hours later, the sale was over. so i got my fifth Warehouse Damage Sale victory just before the sale ended. ACE!
one thing that works pretty well for customs in Thailand... if you send by slow, cheap post, they tend not to bother inspecting and taxing. don't know how it works where you are, but may be worth a try...