If it's any help to you, last year I bought a model on Ebay from a seller in Italy. It took six weeks for it to arrive, but I did finally receive it. I have also bought from sellers in the UK and the norm is about four to five weeks.
Having traveled in Eastern Europe, I can see why such seemingly simple things can get very complicated (have you ever tried to find the correct train from Buda-Pest to Prague?).
Hang in there, and hope for the best.
If it turns out that there is a better and more secure way to get the kit to you, I will be first in line to contribute to the expense of making that happen.
Email me if you or Bill need any help.
best wishes,
stinger