fsciorelli (Frank).
Using the plastic kit ends is straight forward and is extremely easy and quick to do. I used that method on my Tamiya Panther G, but instead of using wire I used an inexpensive braided rope I found at Michael's Arts and Crafts in the jewelery and bead area. Cost me around $2.00-3.00 for an 8ft. length.

I think they look Ok. Don't have the weight of real wire but they are flexible and still sag realistically. The braid is slightly larger than the Tamiya molded cable but I don't think it is that noticeable.

Best of luck!

Squid