You should definately complain to Academy. One time, I bought a Revell/Monogram model of a A-10 Warthog (great model by the way, I highly recomend) and it was missing one of the pieces for the landing gear assembly. I called up the company, told them the piece I was missing and they said they would take care of it. A week later, I got the same kit, brand new in the mail. I guess it was easier for them to send a whole new kit. same may happen 4 u