I couldn't agree with you more... unless I knew what that actually meant.
All it means is unless one tells others a model has been cloned, noones gonna know the difference. unless theres some obvious flaw such as the wrong shaped nose cone or completely different decals used.
Anyone can Buy an old kit if they really want to spend the money, it's just Not that important... If your turely going to fly the model anyway not just build another dust collecting, shelf sitting static model.
I have a couple original Mars Lander in the box, and a Semroc bagged clone, which one do you think I'm converting to 24mm mtor mount??? and which will stay in the box til I sell it? ON the field No one give a rats dirty little backside if its a clone or original. just where'd Ya get that COOL looking model.
I recently built my original Centuri Dual glider shuttle kit. but totally chaged the mother ship elevator flaps and added adjustment stops to improve flght performance. It's now a much better flying model, but it's nether an original kit or clone. it just doesn't matter. Clone or original...only the builder knows for sure!
Scotts UpScale is a fantastic looking model. Can't wait to see it in the air.
