This subject recently came up deep in the "Bandai Release Schedule: thread ( http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=231077 ) but I thought it was information worthy of it's own thread.
I was wondering about this because during my recent Bandai TIE Fighter build ( http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=261793 ) I used odorless mineral spirits and oil paints for the weathering. I noticed later as I was doing touch-up that there was a crack in the hull. I thought it was kin of bizarre and the spirits were the only thing I could think of that could be the culprit. Fortunately it works with the whole Star Wars used look.
Thanks Galactican for the helpful link!
Apparently there is something in the plastic that reacts with white spirits. Do not use enamel colours, white spirits and oil washes on it to prevent this:
http://www.themodellingnews.com/2015/06/ever-since-new-star-wars-at-st-kit-from.html
I was wondering about this because during my recent Bandai TIE Fighter build ( http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=261793 ) I used odorless mineral spirits and oil paints for the weathering. I noticed later as I was doing touch-up that there was a crack in the hull. I thought it was kin of bizarre and the spirits were the only thing I could think of that could be the culprit. Fortunately it works with the whole Star Wars used look.
Thanks Galactican for the helpful link!