The model was was painted with an overly complex mix of Tamiya acrylic colors
applied with an airbrush. In an effort to get the model finished quickly and as
simply as possible, Krylon Crystal Clear was sprayed over the paint and decals.
These photos show the results.

Arrows in above photo show where the paint actually lifted off the primed plastic.
Of note are the small number decals at the bottom of the photo. These decals
actually floated on the clear coat while still wet, and shifted out of position.

The Crystal Clear was absorbed by the decals, causing them to swell. When it dried,
the decals then shrunk creating separation marks at decal edges and causing some
decals, like this "U.S.S. ENTERPRISE" marking to split.

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