Yeah, I think the reasoning they have been using at Semroc is "balsa prices".
The "new"/non-Carl Semroc has been steadily discontinuing kits/parts at a VERY alarming rate. It has gotten to the point that I don't even bother visiting their website any longer.
One of the best things about Carl's Semroc was the concept of almost never discontinuing anything.
They are Semroc IN NAME ONLY, unfortunately.

Carl/Sheryl/Bruce were the real GOLD Stamdard that will never be repeated.

Glad I grabbed up a few Mars Landers and 1/70 Saturn 1B kits before they were gone.

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