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I've bought a centre pull brake on ebay, it's a 610 which I think means it has up to 61mm reach... Hopefully it will arrive in a day or so.

Here's a pic of the latest progress. Nearly there!

Looks nice. Let me know if it'll reach.
Thanks

57Hawkes - Thanks a lot. The steerer is 1", will it fit?
Can I paypal you the p+p?

someone pipped me on that auction - on the last second :(

this one looks ok to me.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-front-Centre-Pull-Brake-Caliper-/201072171242?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2ed0d5d8ea
I've contacted the seller to ask the reach range.

very generous of you.
If they don't usually have a big enough drop I'll probably go with a "regular" caliper then.
Thanks for your reply.

helps to know what things are called...
the bracket that attaches to the handlebar stem is called a "cable hanger". And they can be found on ebay. Now not sure whether I should go this route or not

I've hopefully given the paint enough time to harden, and now thinking of buying the last bits (maybe at end of month when I get paid!)
I'd like some help on the front brake. Looking at pics of Criteriums it seems the brake originally was a centre pull cantilever. It uses a bracket on the handlebar stem as part of the brake. Should I try and source this bracket? If so any ideas where? Can't seem to find any on ebay...
Or should I go with a "regular" caliper?
I've measured the brake drop I need and it's 50mm.

The attached pic is one I found showing the original set up.

Thanks. I was fairly patient with the paint layering. The colour isn't that accurate, but the decals will show fine.

Maybe not quite green enough. I think my colour perception skills aren't too good!

Decals going on tomorrow, then I'll use clear lacquer to finish it off.

Removed last bits of rust. Took headset cups off. Sprayed grey undercoat, 400ml from Wickes.
I then sprayed Halford's metallic Mediterranean blue. I think it's close-ish...

Thanks for the advice on the headset, I'll try and remove before painting.

I did a bit of googling for sand-blasting and it looked like it would cost about £50. So to keep costs down I thought I'd attempt to do it by hand. Local car mechanic is a good tip. If/when I try another build I may go this route. This time I've enjoyed spending time with the frame :)

Wheels, BB and crank arrived yesterday.
The BB fits, so that was good news - it's standard.
Wheels are nice, and I don't think they look too skinny.
Crank is pretty heavy compared with the one I had to remove, but I kind of like that.

Having a very quick look at what the chainline might be, it looks like it's going to be OK.

Measured the inner dimension of the frame where the seat post will go and you're right oxpoleon it's 25 point something. So I'm going to need an inch seat post.

I might try and clean up the pedals from the original.
After many more hours cleaning paint and rust... it's not looking that much different - see attached

Pedals - I'm going to have straps of some kind
Headset locknut - just ordered one on ebay
Chain - thanks
Leather saddle - Brooks are nice. I had no idea they were so pricey.
Handlebar - yes there's an old stem, I'll use that for now.

Thanks a lot

cool.
Left on the shopping list:
seat post
seat post bolt (the original has a tab that stops it rotating, might be able to clean it up)
seat (want to get a leather one)
622-28 puncture resistant tyres
inner tubes
pedals
chain
headset bearings (was thinking of getting them in a race, for easy installation)
headset locknut (it's missing on current headset)
I have some ali handlebars that will probably do... I'll see how they look

Any advice on good, budget items much appreciated. And anything I have missed?

I'm not in a hurry on these bits - I wanted to get the wheel, crank and BB tested before I begin painting.
Thanks guys.

Maybe I can send them back... I hadn't realised what "622-13" meant!

thanks opxoleon, but unfortunately the threads used to extract the crank had been mashed by the previous owner, so I had to get fairly heavy-handed to get the crank off.
I hadn't realised the crank on ebay was worse - I'm new to this bike building lark. And so far seem to have bought the wrong parts!

Thanks - that's a good price for Michelin tyres

Looks like I may have bought wheels that are a bit on the narrow side. They are 622-13. I hadn't realised the 13 was the rim width. Looks like I might get away with a 28-700c but might have to go with 25... Bugger

The Schwalbe look nice, but might be a bit over budget. I may have to go for something a bit cheaper...

Thanks, I was thinking of some short mudguards. I'll go for large tyres too.
I'm hoping the wheels will arrive in a day or so (they were sent today) I'll measure the gap then.

Really appreciate all the advice.

Ah, shame I bought the 700s last night on ebay :(

Thanks for the info on "long reach" calipers. There are plenty on ebay.
Cheers

Thanks.
The frame was meant to take 27" wheels, but I've bought 700c. Is there a type/make of brake calliper that is more likely to fit?

yeah I'm planning to use it for my daily commute to work. I'm enjoying building it from scratch. Just hope I buy the "correct" bits!

Not really :)
It's steel.
I really want a fixie and it was the only suitable frame I could get hold of (thank you freecycle).
I'm getting quite attached to the frame, now that I've spent hours getting it back to a good state.