I agree. This looks like a copy, but then so do all of the other crossover 3D/pattern machines. All of the current pattern planes and for that matter all of the current funfly planes look basically alike to me too. I guess it's a form following function thing.
If you want originality in this hobby generally you need to scratch build something. Say, a 3D capable version of a Hall Bulldog would be original! I hafta might try that.
Wiz