I realize it may be hard to see what I'm pointing out. The abrupt ending of the diamond pattern is best shown in this photo:
http://image14.webshots.com/
Mark Buswell San Francisco, CA US
On Sep 9, 2007, at 5:18 PM, Mark Buswell wrote:
> Thanks for your input Steven.
>
> There is a difference between the paint examples I've seen (on the
> web mostly) and my frame. In this catalog scan (http://
> http://www.bulgier.net/
> that the paint fades out to a solid color- this appears to be the
> standard. I haven't seen any examples where the diamond patterns
> simply 'ends' like it does on my frame. If the frame was repainted
> I would guess the painter either forgot to finish it off or it was
> seen as 'good enough'.
>
> Also note the fork crown is different and typical of early eighties
> models. The seller told me it was an '83. I think this was his best
> estimate but from my research it looks about right. None of the
> parts are original to the frame and a couple of the parts (levers
> and saddle) are off topic (gasp!).
>
> Cheers
> Mark Buswell
> San Francisco, CA
> US
>
>
> On Sep 9, 2007, at 3:55 PM, The Maaslands wrote:
>
>> Mark asked about his Colnago shown here:
>>
>> http://good-times.webshots.com/
>>
>> This is a 'retinato' paint job that Colnago did indeed use for a
>> period
>> of time. If memory serves me correctly in teh latter part of the
>> 80's.
>>
>> Steven Maasland
>> Moorestown, NJ
>> USA