Yes Pieter, the intellectual property part of copying anything bothers
me too (I do bring out my IP lawyer when reasoning fails). However, it
seems like many are doing it without any lawsuits from the original
manufacturers--perhaps they don't care. I would feel certain that if
you purchased a HO model then expanded it, most would be okay with it
since the manufacturer would have made his money. I would hope that
individuals doing several copies for sale would seek permission or even
arrange for some kind of commission on the sales. I actually think this
would be a great way of utilizing the work already being done by
companies in other scales work for us with a financial benefit to them
also. Typically called a win-win!
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 12/6/11 8:45 AM, Pieter Roos wrote:
>
> If you search of "HydroShrink" or "HydroSpan" you should find posts on
> other lists about this material. Losts of auto modelers use the method
> to make (for example) 1/87 cars from 1/43 or even 1/18 diecast cars.
>
> Probably a good way to make certain models for yourself, I have some
> ethical issues with commercial models copied in this way.
>
> Pieter E. Roos
>
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