Okay everyone, I finally got_something_of a solution for the assembly issues, thought I'd share some pics and info...
So I tried Home Depot first, but they didn't have the panel fasteners I was looking for. They are automotive-type, so you'd either need to know of a car that uses the fastener and give a part number to Canadian Tire, or go to a fastener specialty store (like Ottawa Fastener or Gould or Spae Naur)
Any way, I found something even simpler that just about anybody can find--binder clips!
I got these at the Dollarama--$1 for 20 PCS!!!
So all you do is open this up, and clip them in strategic places...
And before you know it, TADA...a much more solid Teletraan 1. Gawd I love this set!!!