Thanks guys for the comments and views they are very much appreciated.
ScaleModelDisciple I used Evergeen styrene 1/8" tubing.This company makes a large range of shapes and sheets of styrene I beams, H beams, c channel, 1/4 rounds ,1/2 rounds, angle, strip,tubes, rods etc.
If you like scratch building in plastic its plastic nirvana. ;D
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