Hauk
I will need build you a small rivet press to punch the "rivets" into the etches; would save you a lot of time and ....................... lots of money.
having said that the work as always is superb.
Bernard S
An very generous offer!

But I just love those turned rivets... To me, they look far better than punched rivets, and they add to the structural integrity of the model. I will also try to make a few real riveted connections to keep everything firmly together during further construction.
The rivets cost a little (app. 8 cent a piece), but it is an indulgence I treat myself to!
But if you ask my shrink, he will probably claim it has something to do with not having a toy like this as a kid:
