O.K., these things are NOT easy to make, unless you have Piano fingers. I am building a dirigible, and , well, let's just say the instructions weren't, aren't that helpful, and I thing I will be putting a dab of crazy glue on the joints as I go along, because as I get to certain stages, the whole thing then falls apart. I imagine there are different qualities of these things. This was a gift from an in-law, now I think they were trying to get back at me for something. . My respect for the myriads of talent you have displayed here Starbuck has earned you much respect from me, and many others, I am sure.
On another completely different note, I just found out my Cameo Silhouette paper cutting machine will cut these tin models. I could see tin parts as incredible accessories for the paper models we make.
I really like that Snow Speeder a lot!!