This is one of my most popular Bday cakes, since I live in Alabama and college ball is so popular. It is a time consuming FBCT but turns out so detailed, that I just love it. I use my black icing with the smallest tip I have and just kind of "feather and paint" the details in first with that. When that is frozen, then I add the other colors one at a time, smoothing and then freezing in between always. I think the added time makes all the difference...as I always get the WOW effect from the bday boy or girl!