Agree completely, being as incomplete as this was initially, i would have chosen the exact same approach, and left the reproduction parts "as new".
Clearly showing the facts like this makes the plant is even more valuable in my optics, as well as provide a clear view of what a huge task there has been taken on, to bring this historical gem back to life.
You did an amazing job, first hunting down the necessary materials, and then transforming them to look perfectly "Märklin´ish", with an impressive eye for detail i might ad.
Hard to find words powerful enough to decribe this amazing plant, extremely well executed project Brent!!!
Finally, thank you for the dedication at the end of your movie, bringing both happy as well as sad memories to mind.
Eventhough i am certain i was in the perifery of Scott´s friendships, he in the few years i was fortunate enough to know him, managed to make an everlasting imprint here as well.