Isn't there a "craftsmanship" section in the judging? Then the ARF with all the details molded in would never stand a chance of winning. I believe there's also a "builder of the model" section, too. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

I believe the question that's being asked is, "How much manufacturer-completed detail should be allowed?" IMO, not much. A scale outline, and scale details such as GTM provides (they must be assembled and painted) are about as much as should be accepted.

It's a sticky question and a nice skinny fence to be walked by the promoters and judges of scale contests.

Dr.1