I dont see where you all are coming from, you are allowed to provide more than one source ( three view) for outline and accuracy and written sources are allowed to document as long as you have graphic proof of the individual aircraft veryfying color and markings..
fromthe rules
7.1.1.1 last paragraph in the section
The contestant may provide two or three types of documentation to assure that all categories of Scale Accuracy to be evaluated, and appropriate points awarded. In the event that the photographs and or the drawings and or plastic model differ, the photographs will generally take precedence. The use of three-view drawings, photographs or plastic model for proof of Accuracy of Outline will only count as one (1) page of the Sport Scale documentation.
as to the static documentation with regards to flight options,, how many scale documentation packages show that the subject is capable of a loop, or touch and go or any other flight option excepting perhaps pictures showing gear retraction.
as a Sclae judge, if I have anything stating the subject aircraft carried drop tanks and what TYPE of drop tanks, and then a picture of the other in the family of airframes showing the drop tanks in place, I do not see how you could disallow it,, I find no verbiage in the rules to support your position,,
as a scale judge and a scale board member I disagree, I find his premise and approach acceptable if he can verify what he has stated..
of course I wont be the one actually judging him so best he clarify with the actual contest admin as to their interpretation,,
but show me where its specifically disallowed.