And here we see why I don't like Tamya paints. You can see how the black (Tamya) provided by the model store as they were out of stock of Humbrol matt black as rubbed off from handling, and the yellow (Humbrol) has not. More touch ups required....
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Thank you for the information and the side-by-side comparison. I hope that the touchup goes well.
Are the Humbrol enamel, lacquer, or acrylic? Even the enamel Tamiya pains are a proprietary blend, and not straight enamels. I have switched over to all acrylics, and the strongest solvent I need now is alcohol, I keep 91% isopropyl on my desk and denatured in the shed.
Ok, so the hull is done, almost to my OCD standards
And the figure bow detail and figure head. I'm quite chuffed with the way this came out 
And how to ensure that the bowsprit glues properly...
I'd be 'chuffed' too, but with a knick-name of Chuffy you would expect that!And the figure bow detail and figure head. I'm quite chuffed with the way this came out
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I always put a dull, satin, or gloss clear coat when using Tamiya paints. I've never had a problem with them rubbing off like that. It makes me think, "Did you wash that plastic model before you started assembling it?". There may have been injection mold residue on it.
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I agree. Humbrol paints are better. Tamiya is not as good a it was in the 1980's. I don't know why, but their quality has diminished. I used to use Tamiya Liquid Glue for windshields, and I used it for a Kaman Husky helicopter model. The fumes off of it clouded the glass. It destroyed a very expensive model.