Well, repining and making scales is not a big deal, really, if you have patience, and some time. And know your way with the materials involved... I use brass pins, actually 2mm thick brass nails. I hammer and shape the washers from the nail segment, just because I cannot find them localy, and I don't have Vlad's and Bill's DIY washer making machine. Pinning is easy, just tap on the pin with the spoon, or a ballpeen hammer...

Nenad