Sorry to hear that others are having problems with the VOLKS Web site. I too missed the first run of the 1/32 Shinden, but placed a pre-order on February 22, 2010 on the Japanese site. I received a notice to pre pay on May 8th. I sent my credit card information and received a notice that my card would be charged when it was ready to ship. My card was not charged until July 17, and the kit was on my doorstep in California, Saturday July 24. I can only praise the service from the Japanese direct site. http://www.volks.co.jp/en/
I hope the problems others have had are the exception, and my experience is the norm.
By the way, the kit is AWESOME!
