A Jerrman points out, it's a challenge to assemble. I'm to the process to doing a 9 stall #304 right now. In regard to the doors I didn't like or want my doors to stay open 24/7. Like you I wanted brass hinges and after poking around on the web I found some that are used for doll houses. These were to small and shinny for me. I did eventually find some that were a little larger and have an antique finish to them. This too was quite a challenge but a like the results. If your interested I think I still have enough to do 3 stalls. Address is in my profile. Here's some pics of how they turned out.