Well after months of work Patina is done. It rides like a dream. Here are a few pics of the process. The original frame was first sand blasted fallowed by a several coats of primer, then many coats of almond paint, and finaly one red stripe. This whole process was certainly an experience. 

Patina ready for the showroom

The frame with two coats of primer.

Patina with the a coat of almond paint

adding a red stripe

red stripe

Here she is without bartape, a rear brake, and a different crank.