Mike,
I just read your reply and thanks for the kudos and kind words.
Only thing I left out is this.
My guess although I'm not sure, IS, on the larger more valuable stunt ships, possibly a light clear coat may be applied "before" any line work is started.
This would provide a base that would protect the finish just in case a mistake was made in applying lines. And that's actually possible.
If not, one would have to take their time and be patient to do a really clean application with absolutely no errors or mistakes.
Some of the line work I see is extreamly involved and laid out to a tee. So, this could be a possibility?
Not sure though?
Maybe someone will comment on how they pull off these beautiful and involved "line jobs."
Or, possibly they are using some "magic pen" with ink where you can remove the line with a chemical that doesn't disturb the finish yet can be cleared without the line being attacked by the clear coat?
A mystery?
Charles