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Thanks for the comments. All really helpful indeed.
The paint was done by Colourtech in dartford (Dave). This is who Roberts use. He outsourced the chrome work. Done a great job (the chrome on the head tube lugs is not 100% but it is pretty good). The paint and lug lining is spot on.
On the wheels i think i am coming around to 27" - it just feels right! Let me stew on the wheel options.
The bike is currently set up as a fixed and has a c-record crank on it, cinelli bars/stem, & open 4 cd 700 rims & new long reach dia comp front calliper (due to 700c) . Basically it is built up as a mix of 1980's & new parts on the basis that I wanted it functional / robust as I ride it a fair bit in the summer and wanted (1) brakes that worked well (2) wheels that could take a hard ride.
My current thinking though is to build up another retro frame for fixed (something Italian!) using the current bits off the hetchins and in the meantime collect bits to then build the hetchins with a more original/vintage set of parts (again hence starting this post, 27" wheels etc).
How/can i move this thread to current projects? Or just start again?