I'm planning on keeping the lower WSN hull as well as using the more stout stock suspension parts. Then combine the back half of the WSN roadwheels and sprockets with the more detailed Trumpeter outside half as they have crisper and more refined detail. Likewise I'll be mating the Trumpeter upper hull which has much better cast metal texture and details, to the WSN lower. All of the engine louvers are operable, as well as the hatched and a multitude of detail parts. The fuel can tie downs and rear engine deck screening are photo-etched brass affairs...........very nice. You end only using about 15-20% of the Trumpeter kit, but the results are well worth it. Because they are made by the same company and share some parts most things can be crossed between the two with only a little adjusting and tweaking.

The retail on all three versions that Trumpeter puts out is about $140-150, but you can usually find them on e-bay for about $80. Which is pretty good considering they come with complete interiors, and complete engine and transmissions. It's actually kind of a shame most of those parts will go to waste. Of course the tracks are too fragile to run but look great for the "extra " track hung on the hull (come with ice cleats as well) and all of the pioneering tools are nicely done.