Ok lets clear up a few things shall we.
but there are many models around here which are similar and noone says that they are cloning.
Look around.
http://forum.esforces.com/showthread.php?t=63771
Ryokeen only recently started to model, he started his first one using the ESF Gohan picture as a reference, check this thread and you'll see that it's pretty much the same as you did.
http://forum.esforces.com/showthread.php?t=63932
Only he took himself with no arguments and started a new model using different refs that arent made from artists in here.
And he's doing quite well so far.
And I dont think people cloned 18...I would have seen it if it had been posted here.
BTW skinis diferent so it changes everything...
Cloning is cloning my friend, the texture doesnt change the mesh.
Besides, your skin is a little similar to the original one.
I'm not here to upset you or anything I'm just pointing out the facts =/ you can keep working on it if you want of course, that is untill a mod will have a say in this.