No issue with the MK-319-BS blind rivets. The phrase "Pop rivets," though, implies something considerably less, and is worth clarifying. If in fact "Pop-rivets" were used, they should be replaced with the MK-319-BS rivets or AD solid rivets.
Terminology matters.
Aaahh, indeed it does, and I now see the intent behind what you posted. Not so much questioning the blind rivets, but using "Pop Rivets", a brand name that may not necessarily have the required strength. Apologies for any offence.
g zero said:
Poor workmanship no matter how you look at it. Take some pride in what you are building , if flying tomorrow is your goal go buy a finished plane.
That's a big call. A bloody big call!
It is not poor workmanship at all, take a look at the rest of his rivets in the reflected light, barely a ripple outside a nice crisp dimple, and without seeing the shop heads, I'd say it is pretty good workmanship all round, with one error that is bloody easy to make.
I have a
lot of pride in my RV, but I also have a couple of dings in various places. One behind the canopy on the aft deck, one under the left elevator, a little dint in the HS, a scratch in an elevator, a figure-8 dimple somewhere I can't even remember and you know what?
I don't give a hoot!. Because they are not safety-of-flight matters, each one has a story (and a lesson) behind it and even though they are cosmetic blemishes, they were a part of the process that
saw me build a real-life, flying aeroplane in my backyard! and
that is why I have no problem with others seeing them, because they go to show that you don't have to build a
perfect plane, but even with minor dings here and there, the result is still a
safe plane.