Ah, yes the long and rocky road of KS delivery is finaly coming to an end sooner or later. So many bumps along the way! I can't wait for the final approval of Wargame Rules :)
So, I started as well with my Core Aliens. I don't use Spraygun, and mostly apply paint with brush. I got a White Spray Can (citadel) and followed a nice technique I spotted online. You whiten them up, then you use brown wash. Once dry, you use the color of choice mixed with same color wash and water. Then you just wash the mix, and ta-dah! Aliens!
I followed the same path with my Marines, although later on I added jungle camo.
For the Preds I did alot more highlighting work, because the models are so good I could not help it.
As for the bases, since I am a Wargamer throught and through, I simply made them Rocky Jungle. I will use them on the Wargame for open ground, and even got some nice buildings that fit the "jungle hidden lab" description.
So, about your "partially sent", when I receive my notifications it usually takes a couple of days or so till I get a notification from "Allekurier" saying it has been picked up. Then sometime later on that page there is the extra code for the company that does the moving around (for me it is UPS). But there have been some comments of people just receiving stuff without notification, however that is rare.
Well, you can see the v.1.1
Well, you can see the v.1.1 Rulebook free for download, so you will certainly be able to download it for absolutely free from what I can tell.
However, for those who want to have formal copy, perhaps there will be the option to buy a separate rulebook. I will pass your question to HQ.
My answers are always personal input :) I don't speak for Prodos.