Then it seems we both share the same belief that the ends of the spectrum deviate very far from "realism" which tends to be a more center of the spectrum issue.
That B-17 that Lynn posted was amazing. But in looking at hundreds of B-17 picture you realize that is out towards the end of the continuum of reality. How many lasted that long to look that bad?
I do have a preference for "clean models" such as Mike Grant does, those done by the long missed Robetr Ferrero. My reasoning is odd. I approach it with the idea that they are models, and I enjoy seeing the quality of the build (perhaps I lean to "Clean of center"). I often find that when there is over weathering and dark panel lines and over riveted detail (this would be "Overdone of center"), my eye is taken from the model as a whole and I see incongruous pieces of the model.
Overdone is also odd in perspectie in that it represents reality only if we were standing right next to a real aircraft or holding a 1/48 model up to one's nose. Viewing distance is often left in the dust.
I guess why people react negatively to the Overdone Of Center model is because of the fact that the embellishments are noticeable and the absence of them is not. It is the effort to take realism to new bounds, or push the envelope, that draws attention and negative comments.
There is no such thing as an unbuildable kit, just some kits one may consider not worth building.
