I think its more likely it could be a chinease knock-off rather than modified..
I bought it directly from a shop.
A shop witch no-longer exists.

HOWEVER. Today was the first successfull "complete" flight in a long time. Ie I chose the landing time, it wasnt dictated by a dead-stick or a "nasty sounding engine".

Truth is it only flew once as I am converting over to my new Phoenix Dolphin 40.... Much more fun!