thanks, ill see what I can do with this information.   just to make sure what you are thinking. I am using vensstockrevamp mod, but for this part specifically, I am only using squads cubic strut adapters(.625) and a mkiii strut segment. are you saying, try the same without vens textures?   update 1: I tried the same part weld with vens still installed but DID NOT scale it up a size beforehand. same results(but personally even if it worked, i find that would be a serious limit