hanging parts and pins

[4 Scale]

When I am re-coloring parts I sand off the old finish and then clean with acetone before heat treatment. As far as new parts vs. original, I've used both but always prefer original. I found that using new parts makes the project less satisfying for me. It's an entirely subjective decision.

I''ve watched eBay and Gunbroker and the forums for years in search of original part(s) that hit the right combination of price and condition, but for me that's part of the fun.