The tubes do look thick but as you say, this is really the only option for most modellers
Are mounting brackets resin I take it?
A shame they did not do more of this set in cast / turned metal - they obviously have the tech given their (excellent) 109 landing gear set
Now, out of interest has anyone actually seen a photo of Graf's G-5, "Green 1" from JGr. 50 with the red tulip on the nose with these rockets???
I have searched everywhere and can only see profiles, so am a little suspicious that this is one of those internet self-fulfilling prophecy type things - if you say it enough, and post enough profile pics, it becomes true!