Rivets

[Thunderchicken]

Thanks so much for the great ideas. I think WillieB gets first prize for most original method!! Now to take up smoking again.

[Hammers]

Thanks so much for the great ideas. ...Now to take up smoking again.

  Yeah, THAT's a great idea.

[Thunderchicken]

Just as a postscript to this thread my other half came up with a rather simple solution. Lentils! Yep, good old red split lentils.

While spouting about rivets last night my other half was cooking. Usually when I speak of all things wargaming she switches off and periodically nods. However this time she held out a palm full of lentils and simply said "will these work?". Two things happened at this point; the genius of the idea struck me and I was stunned by the fact she actually listens to me.

Anyway, I set about sifting through the packet and hey presto it's a possibility. It's easy to find a good handfull which are prefectly round and fit the bill. The things us gamers do..............

[WillieB]

Indeed sheer genius and does your wife/girlfriend/partner has a sister?
 ::

Another use you might consider is split peas for cobblestones. Looks really great if you lightly wash them with a watery 'plaster' solution afterwards.

Keep in mind that you have to varnish/protect them quite well. Even dried they will eventually start to well... rot

[Malamute]

Anyone find a use for root vegetables? ::

[Thunderchicken]

Anyone find a use for root vegetables? ::

Steady! It's before the watershed dontcha know! Mind you I've always found Butternut squash rather amusing:

http://www.thegeminiweb.com/babyboomer/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/Butternut_squash.jpg

WillieB, she does have a sister. She's gorgeous and single. My other half is an air stewardess and her sister is about to join her at the airline. I'm a lucky man!!

[Malamute]

Anyone find a use for root vegetables? ::

Steady! It's before the watershed dontcha know! Mind you I've always found Butternut squash rather amusing:

http://www.thegeminiweb.com/babyboomer/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/Butternut_squash.jpg

WillieB, she does have a sister. She's gorgeous and single. My other half is an air stewardess and her sister is about to join her at the airline. I'm a lucky man!!

Did I tell you that I am available for hot dates with gorgeous single ladies anytime, just give her my number and tell her to call me.  

[Thunderchicken]

I see myself becoming a pimp here. I shall explore my fathers wardrobe for the ubiquitous platform shoes and fur (not that he was ever a pimp, he just had the appearance of one. And that was only last week  :: ).

[Malamute]

I see myself becoming a pimp here. I shall explore my fathers wardrobe for the ubiquitous platform shoes and fur (not that he was ever a pimp, he just had the appearance of one. And that was only last week  :: ).

I thought you dressed like that most of the time anyway ::

[Thunderchicken]

I see myself becoming a pimp here. I shall explore my fathers wardrobe for the ubiquitous platform shoes and fur (not that he was ever a pimp, he just had the appearance of one. And that was only last week  :: ).

I thought you dressed like that most of the time anyway ::

I know where you live.  ::

[Malamute]

I know where you live.  ::

Bugger

[Skrapwelder]

This is what I call riveting drama!

[WillieB]

Hey, Hey,

I asked first!

[Malamute]

Hey, Hey,

I asked first!

Snooze you loose brother!  ::

[Dr DeAth]

Has anyone considered using rivets as rivets.

Whilst pondering the problem of what to use I came across this company

http://www.sapphireproducts.co.uk/4620t1.htm

I gave them a call and explained that I was a modeller. I spoke to a very helpful guy called Richard and after a discussion about VSF, jules verne etc etc he sent me a few free samples.

I've yet to use them, but when I do all I'll need to do is drill a hole and glue them in.

They make all manner of rivets in all sorts of materials.

May be worth considering.