pinstriping the Batmobile

TB2 · Post by **TB2** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:24 am

I'm faced with the rather daunting (to me) task of having to apply the "red" pinstriping on the 1966 TV Batmobile. I've thought of using tape but there are a lot of tight curves that will be a problem. Any suggestions? If paint is suggested what should I use to apply it to get a clean edge?

BALTA1 · Post by **BALTA1** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:35 pm

There was an article in FSM I believe where they used some type 3M tape. I can take a look when I get home.

Tony Agustin · Post by **Tony Agustin** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:47 pm

I was thinking of painting the 'red' areas first and cutting thin strips of tape the exact width of the 'stripe' and taping over the red areas. Then I would shoot some black over it and once it was cured I'd peel away the tape strips revealing the red stripes.
It might work.

mongoose · Post by **mongoose** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:01 am

i airbrush for a living and when i need a very precise thin line, i sometimes do what Tony said. it works perfect and in fact i just finished a job the other day with tons of delicate (you guessed it) red lines against a black background. but on a car model, sometimes i will take the time to mask the line, just depends on the shape and contours. tony's idea is easier i find.
cheers