Repainting
If you are interested in keeping them for value's sake, do not paint. People who are or may be looking for these in the future do not want repaints.
Any of the collectible years/types/styles as was mentioned should not be painted, unless you don't care about the value and are going to make playable squads from them, again as mentioned.
Many old antiques and collectibles are ruined in value because someone painted/refinished/polished, etc...people who collect certain things want the original patina/look and or finish.
Sure, original big men in mint condition would be worth more, but repaints are probably about as valuable as the were in the shabby condition before you started, or less even.
That's my two cents...
Shabby J
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