The REAL question is - where is the bloody resto thread Craig ?
I would be varnishing the base. You can get a can of Cabot's from Bunnings and give the base a couple of coats. That way, dirt and dust won't stain into the wood.
Not really a resto ,just a good clean,was only going to vacuum it out but got a bit carried away.
Got this one all ready decal from Mark c as was a lot quicker and easier for me.Get pleasure out of doing all the other bits and pieces.