Ferio, if Ben can get the production line going, he'll be more than happy to crank out a few for the JMC.
Noah can afford the original airframe as a gift to someone he loves very much
Benjamin's gift, on the other hand, is to all Fen-kind and requires mass production.
Dartz, that's like comparing a dolphin to a blue whale. Although if they can carry standard-size cargo containers, Ben would build a few for his Medical and Relief Corps.
Mal: Who says it's gotta be an exact replica? With enough differences, no one can get into any legal trouble. Besides, it's their fault they didn't let us look at the prints in the first place!
(Just to go one step further, I still have the name 'Albatross' stuck in my head - the resemblance is uncanny to me!)
Re: Spruce Goose, there's been talk of that before.
Noah can afford the original airframe as a gift to someone he loves very much
Benjamin's gift, on the other hand, is to all Fen-kind and requires mass production.

Dartz, that's like comparing a dolphin to a blue whale. Although if they can carry standard-size cargo containers, Ben would build a few for his Medical and Relief Corps.
Mal: Who says it's gotta be an exact replica? With enough differences, no one can get into any legal trouble. Besides, it's their fault they didn't let us look at the prints in the first place!

Re: Spruce Goose, there's been talk of that before.