Sorry Mike my bad. Miss read and miss understood you.

As for you question I see that Splashcoat and Quaralane covered the topic.

I could only add that if it's possible add some pins out of rod or tube on the assembly areas it will strengthen the entire structure.

I didn't do that on my 3rd entry to the contest and hade hair of the figure braking of so many times I lost the count.

Regards

Lukasz