Sticky Infantry: Where Did I Go Wrong?

[The Pripet Martian]

I bought and painted multiple infantrymen back in the springtime. After painting, I sprayed them with a clear coat and let them dry at room temperature for 7-10 days before boxing them up.

Over the last few months - and especially the last couple of weeks, which have brought quite a bit of rain here - I’ve noticed that these pieces get sticky when the humidity rises above a certain point. They stick to each other, to the plastic chips and to a lesser extent, the map. What did I do wrong, and how can I fix this?

[Navymule]

I had a similar situation for some pieces I painted. I chalked it up to some paints or coatings are simply not compatible with the plastics of the pieces.

The pieces I had this issue with were not OOB, but aftermarket units (Airfix infantry units, IIRC).

This may or may not be related to your problem.  Hope it helps.

[The Pripet Martian]

Thanks for the reply, Navymule. The pieces I’m having problems with are Caesar Miniatures, so you may be on to something.

[Johnson73]

Testors Dull Coat will usually take care of the stickey ness

[The Pripet Martian]

I’ll try that. Thanks for the tip!