I am struggling a bit with the new paints, not just the new glues. "New" is a relative term, and the last ~30 years counts for my old ass! I grew up on Testors with the square bottle for $0.15 each. Advanced in the 1990s to "Model Masters" enamels in the 1990s. But now that I feel the muse and want to build again I find out Testors no longer exists and almost everyone uses Acrylics now.
In fact, I literally learned today (via a podcast) that I should not use distilled water to dilute Tamiya acrylic paint. WTAF!?
Anyway. I kinda got the hang of using a 1500 primer with enamel silver for chipping and enamel white highlights since the Acrylic topcoat will not molest either. I need a LOT more experience of course, but I think I understand the basics. I found out I need some XF-81 for "RAF Green", I checked online and my only local hobby shop (a national chain) had it in-stock, so I decided to drive into Austin and buy that paint. I knew I would look at kits, but did not intend to buy a kit, just look.
Anyway, the shop did not in fact have any XF-81 in stock. The owner (?) guided me to "Mr Hobby" brand, and I asked is their acrylic compatible with the Tamiya acrylic and they said "of course it is", so I paid 100% over average price and bought it.