Thank you all for your kind comments!
In answer to questions, no I don't have close-up photos and yes I did install a bronze bell which is inscribed "Feliz Navidad" in Spanish (Merry Christmas). More detail can be seen on Photobucket by clicking on the magnifying glass at the right-bottom of the photo and then clicking the button indicating view original size on the next page.
Construction took about 6 months and I wouldn't ever build another one! I'm now looking for another project.
Cheers,
Gadois