Thanks for all the advice, here is the finished product..

You've done a super job on that - lovely looking bike.

I wondered whether the bb was maybe Italian threaded so that it did up the other way or summat.

Re Annecy: that's just the sort of family holiday I'd like. Thanks!

Thanks Tony - I think the bottom bracket was probably just not done up tight enough and then worked its way loose when riding to the point where it rubbed on the crank. Still I'll give it another outing this afternoon just to be sure.

The Annecy pic is from last summer - I'd thoroughly recomend the place if you wanta family holiday with some great climbs. I will eventually put up all the other pictures of that holiday.

Fantastic looking bike Hatter, nice view from the Chateau too

What was the problem with the bottom bracket?

I'd love to see it too and I dont do the Facebook thing.

I've just finished my similar build after picking up a 80's Colnago Master frame on ebay in the winter. I've built it on a credit crunch budget with a mix of xenon/mirage parts though there are some quality bits including the very nearly new wheels. I need to replace the bar tape when i can track down something suitable.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33973076@N06/3452630715/

I guess it came in at about the price of an entry level Boardman and whilst it may not be as quick or light a Boardman could never make me smile like this does.

Also isn't it great to build it yourself? Though I have to admit my debut ride last week ended with a lift home in the car after my bottom bracket worked itself loose

Sounds intriguing, but I'm not on Facebook and I have a strong aversion to social networking websites… so can you post a pic on here? … Oh, go on