Sorry this has happened, Tom (@tcinla). I know this sort of stuff is frustrating. I have trouble once in a while with a subsequent layer of paint softening the earlier layer. Sometimes the top layer is dry to the touch, but the bottom layer is still soft, causing all sorts of problems later. It always comes after I put on a second layer that is too thick. You mentioned "Easy Lift Off". What is it? Good luck on the repaint.

@gblair - Easy Lift Off is a paint remover from Floquil (which may mean it is no longer available) that will take paint down to bare plastic pretty quickly, but you have to pay attention because if it sits on the model too long it gets hungry for the plastic.

Very nice paintwork, Tom @tcinla
Looking forward to the decals and the extensive stencilling.

Turned out fantastic, my friend @tcinla!
Looks! Looks! Looks!
Looking forward to the review!

Repaint looks great, Tom (@tcinla). I had never tried Vallejo for metallic colors, but I used their RLM 01 yesterday and it went on very nicely. I remember Easy Lift-Off now that you reminded me, but I haven't seen it for years. Well done on the completed model.

Great save on the paint!