What's the best way to get rid of fingerprints in the paint work on a plastic model? I suppose painting over it might not be the best way would it?

Well, beginner,, not knowing where the fingerprint is, on what kind of model, and what kind of paint, and how easy or hard it is to get to, all I can give is a simple general answer.
1. Make sure the paint is really cured. Not just dry to the touch.
2. Depending on how badly, or how deep the finished is damaged, gently sand with very fine wet/dry sandpaper, used wet.
3. Reprime and repaint the area.
4. Be more carefull next time......... :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

That's the result of getting too excited. The last 2 build I have has one partial fingerprint each. Oh and cigarette ash too.

The best way to remove it is to avoid it. Use mounts on a steady base while painting.

Try using #320 sand paper and lightly sand it off. but be very careful.

Well it's the Tamiya Spray Cans, on the top side of the hull of a tank so it's easy to get to. It's not that visible unless you take a closer look. Thanks.

What about using latex gloves when handlening the model. It well protect your hands but the rubber may melt, i am not sure?

cheers

Philip

thast the great thing about ww2 allied tanks, they usualy have stowage to hid to things

frank