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@Regal
Nice one Sam, thanks for taking the time to go over everything. I can totally understand all the reasons for the various quirks, and as you've said because of available parts etc really the only thing you could fully control is the chainstay length.
I know the changes I'd make (external top tube cable stops, normal plastic BB cable guide etc.) but most of them would affect the look of the bike somewhat. And none of them are deal breakers in practice. I'm really pleased with how the bike rides, so I'm a little surprised that it's not sold well, and I'm sorry to hear that.
One thing I would offer is that to my eye the large downtube graphic looks a bit out of step with the overall style of the frame, it's got a rather modern / over-designed look to it that's at odds with the rather 1950s paint, lugged contruction, etc. If I were buying one new that graphic would probably have put me off a bit, to be honest. Not that it should look like everything else out there, of course.