Finished Panzer III Ns

The morning light catches them as they crest a hill...

I finished them up by first staining them using Minwax Gel Stain, chesnut. I used an old brush and applied it first to crevices, then to flat surfaces. Let this dry overnight.

I followed this with a coat of Mod Podge Matte finish glue cut with water. This eliminated the glossy look, and let the paint in the next step adhere.

Next, I applied a highlight of the original Desert Yellow (Vallejo) to raised edges, creating a hard-edged highlight that really stands out.

Finally, I applied the decals and again covered the tank (once dry) with another thin coat of the thinned glue, paying special attention to the decals so I wouldn't dislodge them.

I'll have to experiment with more stains, and come up with a tutorial in the future. For now, I'm pretty pleased.

--FP135