The reason they never painted the flash is,in fact close enough to what grumpy has stated. Since the flash is lower again than the 18 and the Smiley face logo it was left base colour as the applicator ran over the highest point only. I have tried the sponge method a few times with mixed results. Basically the same way you would use a paint edger. Dip it in the paint so it it jst penetrates the sponge and wipe it over the 18 and logo,and it should level out before it dries. Dabbing may also work (a firmer sponge is best)...

Thanks for the kind words mate,but youve done all the work and a few others have contributed info to your resto,this is what ODK is all about. Im really liking your progress so far,an incredible job for a first effort and I cant wait to see more progress images and the finished product....And Btw your little houses were nearly my dogs new play things as I busted her trying to paw them of the shelf! So come and get them as she has been known to chew metal!!!...lols.