Moving forward...…. Today "punched" out rivet detail in styrene sheets to cut and add to gun lower carrier girder where required. Also "punched" rivet detail as shown in pics for the right side of the rear loading trunk side. The girder rivets were punched into .020in styrene and the loading trunk side rivets were punched into .010in styrene. First time I have tried this, found out the styrene tends to curl as rivets are added. Not surprised considering the thickness of the styrene material. Naturally, the .020in sheet isn't curled as severe, but I have seen same with welding together .25in carbon steel plate when working construction, even with use of dogs and spaced tacks. Anyway, will affix the .010in rivet detail with full coverage of adhesive; cut the .020in rivet sheet as required and affix to girder where required. The girder rivet detail sheet has three rows of double riveting, and two rows of staggered triple riveting as shown in pictures and drawings. Plan to paint olive green before affixing to girder and loading trunk side. Then if all looks and goes as planned, repeat for other side of gun railway car.
Jesse TCA 12-68275
