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Hi Genghis, I just recently removed the pictures from my flickr account, since their policy is updated :-(. Appereantly I also removed all the pictures from my laptop. Otherwise I would have shown my project to you.
I made the retro direct a long time a go, it was a fun project, but the end result was not that amazing. It was built on a old motobecane frame with a welded steel plate to the the chain stay, with a cog attached to that plat, that would 'flip' the chain over. Similiar technique like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_ZU_i_9VY&t=356s
The problem was that the chain was nearly rubbing the chain stay and the place for the flipping cog had to be in the right place for not rubbing it. I used an cog from an old rear mech and the chain was constantly falling of that cog.
So I think you made A really great choice by using a frame with no horizontal chain stay. Much more stable and looks ten times better! I have also found this video, where this guy is not using a rear mech to put the chain on tension, looks even better: https://youtu.be/luQ3VRKZiN4
Good luck building up your frame. I think retro directs are great fun. Especially cruising downtown in a lower gear riding backwards. People think: wtf is going on there, haha.
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Pick up would also be best for me. However I am based in the Netherlands, but you are still welcome to take a look. Also feel free to ask anything. I am also able to take even more pictures.
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Pricedrop!
Frame + fork = 360 pounds
Groupset = 280 pounds
Wheels + tyres= 190 poundsTotal will be 930 pounds
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It's not that bad. I already got a new Batavus Professional team bike as a new project :-). Full Shimano DA 7200. Only missing the 7200 seatpost in 27.0.
Moved.