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It's called modeling for a reason!!
First impressions: Are not always as they appear.
Remember seeing the beautiful girl across the room only to be disappointed after talking to her because you have nothing in common. Hey it happens!

Do not be put off by your first impression of any multimedia kits.
The presentation factor of Studio 27 and Model Factory Hiro (and Tameo) have spoiled many modelers.
Their kits are always nicely packaged and always cleaned up nicely.
But it never means an easy build- except Tameo according to many builders.

I've heard many complaints of poor looking resin, shallow panel lines, looks like it won't fit and too much flash.
At least try building the kit before worrying about these things.
A- Poor looking resin. Yes some companies have tried different resins on occasion but they are all workable.
B- Shallow panel lines. I'm afraid there are very few kits that won't need line re-scribing during the painting process. Even plastic kits.
C- Looks like it won't fit. ??? Building most multimedia kits require MUCH, MUCH, MUCH test fitting and adjusting of the pieces.
Resin can be put in warm water to be re-shaped if necessary. Remember it's modeling.
D- Too much flash. Obviously these people never built Johan plastic kits.

If most of the above reasons sound like you:
It could just be you really aren't ready to build a multimedia kit.
You must be patient besides possessing some skill.
It's actually the more important of the two!

I do forward all your concerns to the proper manufacturer.
 
I do urge you to show some restraint when talking about manufacturers in forums.
Be honest about your abilities. I've seen models that so-called expert modelers have built.
If you succeed in ruining the reputation of a kit manufacturer they may be forced out of business before any improvements could have been implemented.
You have now caused more damage to the hobby industry and have disappointed other modelers who could have built those kits.
And many of these modelers have built kits very successfully from every manufacturer.

If you read any negative comments in a forum please INVESTIGATE before believing what was written.
Remember people can say WHATEVER they want in forums whether it's true or false.