I have to agree with Gregg and Jonathan that being made in China has nothing to do with it. Some of the old tooling of certain kits and companies are very worn. I was looking at a gasser kit last night and the copyright was in 63 on the body. Older then me...
Harry, first congrats. I became a dad again in 2004 at 38 and now I am 48 with 5 granddaughters. my oldest son turns 30 this year I was 18 when he was born. I have a son 10. The good thing is spoiling them and sending them home....
Hit me some a few weeks ago and I can't seem to foil and that's my disability. I do use reading glassed to build and paint by brush. Have your eyes checked. I am going again this month...