Richie C. posted:The missing spokes add a touch of realism, but a wooden toothpick or bbq skewer might be the right circumference if you wanted to replace them.
I tried to replace the broken spokes during assembly but could not do it. They are mere slivers of wood, much smaller than a toothpick. The wheels themselves are quite fragile so, at this point, it's probably best left as is. But thanks for the suggestion and the baggage information.
MELGAR