QUOTE(Lacersan @ Jul 1 2013, 07:34 PM)
Reading online reviews, some talk about missing parts, hard to fit in, miscolor, poorly made decals.
But, with modding, fitting in parts, color are not an issue.
Anyone encounter missing parts yet?
Pandai also have missing parts, broken parts although not always happen but I have experienced it. Well that is QC problem, Japan QC is better, whereas you know how's China QC. If you pick correct or recommended china plamo brand, usual encountered problems will be a bit loss of details compared to original, plastic quality not so good, colour a bit difference, foil stickers not so good, and maybe some minor snap fit problem. But those can be easily fix with your modeling skills, and by doing that you can improve your skills.
Bear in mind that, you pay 50% or less than original price, so don't expect their quality will be excellent. But I will say that it was good replacement for those who have tight budget or those who want to try something new like customize and painting. Even if you failed, your wallet won't be hurt so much compare you spoiled an original kit.
Besides that, some China Plamo companies offers some add on parts, premium items or little modification for their model kit which you can't get from Pandai. And I will say that their premium, mods are excellent and absolutely worth your money. Just a little 'warning', if you started china plamo, the poison is far more dangerous than original and you may not recover forever and I'm one of them.

EDITED and ADD ON: Oh, btw so far I don't encounter any missing parts from china plamo.
This post has been edited by TheGreatBahamut: Jul 1 2013, 08:47 PM