Painting stripes

[Geno]

[Ember]

Just the right amount of caffeine and a fine (000) sable brush. :D

[Dangermouse]

You could try a strip of tape or decal paper coloured/painted the colour you want.

You could also try a very fine pen - e.g. nano liners
http://www.royalbrushstore.com/c/tools- ... awing-pens
or Pigma http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival - I haven't used either of these pens - but plan to try them if I can find a source in Australia.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

For that kind of thing I just use 1/64 inch tape. Be sure to coat it in clear to secure it.

[Ember]

Really, for something as small as a helmet a brush is a lot less fuss. I did a paint job on a Scalex driver for a friend becaus Scaelx didn't put the chequered band around Innes Ireland's helmet on their Ferrari GTO. Brush and toothpick. Quick and simple.

[chappy]

I'm with Lynne , small brush and toothpick, or a pin. Works great, I did a Jackie Stewart helmet band using the method Lynne described.
Bob

[GoBucks]

My vote would be small brush and or toothpick!! I have also used a technique where you dip the part into the paint, then dip again into the main item color. It sounds complicated, but it does make smooth and sharp fine lines. I have used this many times on aircraft models, to paint very fine stripes on bombs and missiles and other parts.

[SLOTTING SINCE 1963]

Hi Geno
Can't help with painting but can get you Neville Lederle's contact details. He is a good friend of my brother.
Keen to see the finished project.
Richard.

[DAVE]

I usually use colored Sharpies for fine lines. You still need a steady hand, though.

[Ember]

A brush is actually more forgiving than a felt tipped pen would be. You have some shock absorption in the bristles, so less tremor will transfer to the finished product.

[TheRoadrunner]

Airbrush it, and use very light coats to avoid seepage.