comes from the armor model community, has spread to the other communitues, and exists for a reason. To one degree or another, we all do it. Accuracy is pretty much what the hobby's about. We all decry the flat bottomed Revell kits of our youth as toys. We are generally pleased with the new offerings, none of which however, completely match the actual vessel to the last detail. Which gives us a goal to aim for, to whatever degree we choose to strive.