Roberts classic revival range in pastel shades suffer from fading of the leatherette case. Best seen here underneath, inside and under the badge.

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There’s not much you can do to restore the fading except strip down and respray unless you want the shabby chic look. At least the leatherette is quite strong and does not rip and tear like the newer RD50 digital and later R250 models do.