Thanks guys! I looked at the tube with the support legs on and thought it looked very plain, I think the extra ribing disguises the secret ingredient and make it look better.
@ Charger450, I dont use any special tools for cutting, just a good quality "snap off" blade, I must take at least 4 passes of the blade when cutting foamboard, so once its through the top layer of card I look at the handle of the knife as its moving to ensure it stay upright, I also use offcuts of foamboard to support most of the ruler to keep it more stable, must be practice I guess.
Update
Top section started, looks VERY top heavy in this pic, alot better in real life, hoping that once I have it based it will not look like its not going to fall over.
Bugbait out