Thanks very much, Guys, I truly appreciate your comments!
Boggie - The steel wire is round, I can't recall exactly where I got it it years ago but I think it was in the paper flower supplies in an Arts & Crafts shop!
Mike - Yes, Ranger in the Pacific, 34-35.
The Kit goes together very well for it's age but I must add that the plastic is akin to cast iron. hard as stone and very brittle compared to most of the Kits of today.
Cheers,
Lance