Thanks for that info I might clean the reel up a bit and get some of the dirt off it and see if the original paint comes through a bit better to get an idea on colour and then decide to go same as the engine or redish. I know this is not anything to do with the engine section i will start a new thread for the base restoration in the correct thread when I start but do most people paint the reel before getting it sharpened or do you get it sent off first then paint?
Will send through final pics of engine with decals once they arrive. Also for reference I filled the sump with Castrol GTX 20W-50 and it took 500ml to over flow.
