Don't know if that story is true or not . Here's an original drawing by Tom Daniel .
He also designed many cars for Barris including the Munster's Coach , Dragula , and the Surf Woody .
And he did some of the best Box Art in the early 60's .
I rarely use enamel anymore so I stand corrected , and excessive use of anything will damage styrene . I squirt some lighter fluid on a soft rag and wipe the tape residue off with just a couple of light swipes . Very quick . . . no damage .
Zippo or Ronsonol Lighter Fluid . It removes any sticky residue immediately , won't damage any paint , and itself leaves no residue to wreak havoc on future painting .