I made mine using thin brass sheeting . It was cheap, about $1.50 at the hobby store. I made brackets out of Plastruct angle . I used the brass sheeting because it enables you to get the dings and bends to look real, just like the p/e parts.
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sorry for the crappy pic, its the only one I have of this kit.