| Here are a few components after the initial removal of mold lines. I have briefly toyed with replacing the barrel components with brass but I don't think I need to make that decision just yet. |
| A better close up, looks pretty grim although most of that is not going to show through a primer coat I would prefer to start off with a better surface. |
| After a few passes with the steel wool, which leaves quite a mess of small filings by the way. |
| The other side |
| Ready for paint! |
| You can see the accumulated buildup of steel wool bits all over the place. |
| This is an area that I'm considering to be a good candidate for additional detailing |
| I'm definitely at least adding a wood grain to this or replacing entirely |
| I'm thinking that this could be replaced with more of an mesh look rather than anti-skid steel plate |