Building, Painting and Weathering: MiniArt Panzer III.D - Full Video Build

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This is a full build video of Panzer III Ausf.D from MiniArt
Panzer III.D was the last pre-production version of the tank and around 30 of it were built. They saw some action in Poland and Norway and were converted into commander's vehicles at some point.
The video features some basic and intermediate modeling techniques as well as some pro tips and tricks used in the process of building a model. There are many substitutes for each step of that build, as well as many different approaches towards resolving any particular problem. I chose these for the video of that kit just because I am familiar with them and not because they are the best way to do it. Example for that are the mask sets used in the video. DN Models' masks are not popular like Eduard or Montex, but among armor modelers are already known. Michael RInaldi uses those in TankArt 4 and this video features them as well. They are not mandatory in order to get similar result of course. You can do it with decals instead.
I hope the step by step video will be helpful for the fans of Miniart and not only. Modeling is an art form, and this is only my perspective of dealing with it. I hope you will enjoy!
Panzer III was a medium tank developed in the 1930s by Germany and was used extensively in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen III Sd.Kfz. 141 (abbreviated PzKpfw III) translating as "armoured fighting vehicle". It was intended to fight other armoured fighting vehicles and serve alongside the support Panzer IV; however, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, stronger anti-tank guns were needed. Since the Panzer IV had a bigger turret ring, the roles were reversed. The Panzer IV mounted the long-barrelled 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun and engaged in tank-to-tank battles. The Panzer III became obsolete in this role and for most purposes was supplanted by the Panzer IV. From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943. However, the Panzer III's capable chassis provided hulls for the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun until the end of the war.
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[@theangrymob9167]

Why is it so hard for folks to find or use appropriate accompanying music for these sorts of video? This guy nailed it. The rest of you content creators can learn something here.

[@canton7180]

Very nice kit, good team work on assembly and narrative, good to see a couple able to work on a project like this.

[@garylawless3608]

I have only just found this video, and I am in awe of this work! I learned a great deal, and will be revisiting this tutorial many times as I attempt my own models. Thank you so much for posting it. I have subscribed to your channel, so hope to see many more in the future. Cheers from Australia.

[@robbo1068]

Just came across your video and was absolutely blown away with the build, painting and weathering techniques......amazing!!! Will check out your other masterful pieces of work.

[@johnburdis5484]

Great build of the early Panzer III D by Mini Art. I see model building, especially armour of any era as an art form, with all the reference material around I learn a lot about the engineering of each vehicle as well!

[@mrd534]

MrD53 Thank you for your build and painting which is of such a high standard I am returning to the hobby after a long absence so this was very instructive and I certainly learned a lot from your presentation please keep them coming.

[@Julian-ez1wl]

Beautiful vehicle Mitko. In case anyone is wondering, the music in this video is Jincheng Zhang - Contract. Very relaxing track! :)

[@ArmourEmpire]

love the way the weathering turned out. excellently done mate

[@DNModels]

My wife. Not me this time :))))

[@alansheppard5711]

guy's, really enjoy your build and paint vids, really easy to listen to and watch, will be great to see more in the future.

[@DNModels]

+Alan Sheppard Thanx! We do plan some more.

[@MrGameengineer]

Very nice video. I liked the narration including details like number of pieces and other build tips. The video description with the great amount of information was also a nice touch.

[@DNModels]

+MrGameengineer Thank you!

[@robertlworley]

Very nice!! Very few videos show everything done in such detail, especially the weathering. Thank you!!

[@johnburdis5352]

A lot helpfull information in this video of the panzerIIID build. This is the third time I've watched it. Thanks Mitko.

[@TheGreywulff]

Very nicely done ! And I have to say, a very relaxing video. Keep up the great work !!

[@salazartankworkshop97]

I showed the article in boresight magazine to my wife about your wife skills and she really like it! Congratulations you have a good partner in the hobby!

[@DNModels]

Thanx!

[@oberstul1941]

It looks amazing! Great work.

[@andypodmore6721]

Fantastic build and beautiful finish. Thanks for sharing

[@DNModels]

+Andy Podmore thank you!

[@Jim-ho3eg]

I really enjoyed this video. Would love to see more like it. It's just a cool little chill build that's pretty damn engaging for what it is.

[@DNModels]

+Broken Colony Thanx for the kind words! Yes, we plan more of these in the near future. One of the plans is Cougar truck from Meng, another is D7 with cab from MiniArt and of course some others.

[@steviegibson5847]

Wow.....why did I not see this 6 weeks ago? This is probably the best video on painting and weathering that I have seen. Nicely shot, good commentary and simple to understand. Absolutely superb. Do I have any questions? Well.....no, because you have covered everything so well in the video. BTW.....the tank is stunning.

[@DNModels]

+Stevie Gibson Thanx!

[@neifionn]

Great video Mitko. Will follow this for my MiniArt Panzer III Ausf - B Thanks, keep them coming.

[@DNModels]

Working on something new right now... :)

[@neifionn]

Can't wait. Any clues. ?

[@SD_Marc]

Great build. I really appreciate your commentary, it's very informative and interesting. Subscribed!

[@DNModels]

Thank you!

[@jamesnigelkunjuro12]

Love your work mate. Keep it up!

[@RollingThunderModels]

looks like you put great effort into making this video! you did a great job at both making this video and finishing the model! I think this is very use full for a lot of people including me. Have a happy and healthy 2016! :)

[@DNModels]

+RollingThunderModels I am so glad that you enjoy it guys!

[@JoseDanielMassterOzymandiasMx]

It's a great tutorial. The tank looks awesome.

[@MrBMBuilder]

Very nice build. I love the track work....................keep it up

[@claytonmcclain182]

very cool build, I was wondering about that kit, looks like a good kit, might have to try one.

[@DMStaxi]

Great stuff Mitko!

[@DNModels]

Thanx Jan!

[@andrzejgulik7475]

this is piece of absolutly fantastic job bravo !!!

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

what a lovely kit that is and the finished piece is perfect! very good job on the model and video alike, you showed and explained everything in a very comprehensive way.

[@DNModels]

Happy New Year Hamilkar! Thanx for the lind words! We might do one together sometime.

[@igorrabinovich3386]

Super !!! Thanks a lot, Mitko.

[@MrGameengineer]

She makes working with PE look so easy. I don't have such a good time with it!

[@HaveYouEverWonderedHow]

I learned a lot from it. Absolutely loved the video😉

[@fleetwarrior75]

Great work!

[@sepido100]

GREAT MAKING!! IT IS VERY SPECIAL!! iI enjoy your masterpiece in korea

[@junglelands9119]

great job, great video, great for all modellers

[@DNModels]

+Junglelands Thank you! :)

[@corradolaccetti1209]

Great work molto molto bello most most beautiful panzer III ausf D Miniart

[@ratoneador]

great work. I love it

[@BladeRicsi]

Its a great video! i like it very well. For the sprinkle technik you can use old tooth brush too.

[@DNModels]

+BladeRicsi Never thought of that, but it seems like a great idea!

[@johnburdis5352]

The BRONCO panzerIII has a coil spring suspension, probably a later prototype. That kit was a very good one, very detailed,a lot of PE.

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Great video, Mitko! That was really useful! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

man your videos are awesome to

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

+Bradley Vaughn Thanks a lot! :)

[@kirishima638]

FANTASTIC

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow great job!!!

[@DNModels]

Thank you!!

[@modelstime1358]

Выглядит здорово!👍

[@iperrealista]

Very nice interesting video, thanks

[@marcelotanaka5911]

SENSACIONAL !!!

[@user-dd1xr7cb9s]

Страхотен туториъл. Трябва да правиш повече такива, много са полезни!!!

[@milanmitev2951]

Evala for the video! :) Awesome video!

[@DNModels]

+Milan Mitev Thanx Mitev! We can make one together with Hasegawa Raptor.

[@oldtimer9011]

Thanks for the excellent video Mitko, I'm just about to start on the Panzer III B by Miniart. (present for Christmas) I don't build many tanks, so your video will be very helpful. ( the tracks look fun...lol) and a Happy New Year to you and yours Mitko

[@DNModels]

+Old Timer Thanx for the kind words! Actually a lot of people thank me for the video, when as seen it it - my wife built the tank :) Anyway, you got a great gift for Xmas, and I hope you will enjoy it!

[@oldtimer9011]

It's funny that you mentioned that Mitko, I thought it a bit strange that you would be wearing an engagement ring as well as a wedding ring, but, anyway your wife done a brilliant job on that panzer III, (must have been the voice over that confused me) just hope mine comes out just as good

[@DNModels]

Old Timer i don't have that much hair as well too :)

[@magain]

Awesome video. Good tips throughout and makes me confident to get a miniart kit. What's the music though? Really relaxing.

[@DNModels]

+Magain Gungadaran music is from KZbin library. They have nice ones there.

[@trapperdan2887]

Awesome

[@winds10]

Thanks for the detailed video. This is enormously helpful.

[@joinery1888]

This is one of the most informative and enjoyable tutorials I have watched. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Could you guess on the hours spent on this project? Just curious. Regards to you and your wife.

[@DNModels]

David Barnard thanks! I am guessing that if you rush it you could go below 100 hours. what I noticed over the years is that if you really want to look good a model will consume around 200 hours of work.

[@steeliron8246]

super video,tolle arbeit :-)

[@michaeltiedt6376]

Beautifull hands!

[@DNModels]

Thank you! 😊

[@garoscale2587]

nice work ... i suscribed!

[@evdspyro]

Very nice job. What about spraying the whole model with a matt varnish at the end in order to seal the weathering and the pigments etc?

[@rolandwuhrleitner4970]

Interesting video. Now I have painted my PzKpfw I again :). One thing I would wish: a list of the used materials (colour, thinner, mask, ...) and maybe a written short description of the single steps. Ok, two wishes :) thx

[@DNModels]

+Roland Wührleitner most if it is seen in the video but the other things that have been used I can barely remember almost three years later. :)

[@doktorgusto7757]

Atliczna robota.

[@decjorden7112]

Great work what sort of airbrush are you using as can't see the hose like to know as would like to get one

[@kevinchapman4362]

Nice model \ video ! What's next ! ?

[@404BOOMER]

Fantastic build and your instructions were wonderful. Only thing I didn't like was the background music. Somewhat annoying. Thanks for a well made video.

[@corradolaccetti3718]

i am a modeler i like your work

[@AFV85]

Did she use pigments for the brown on the camo there?

[@johnburdis5352]

The turret of this Panzer 111D is similar to the Bronco panzerIII.

[@RW4X4X3006]

1146 parts... possibly more complicated than a woman. Excellent kit and block of instruction!

[@oldtimer9011]

Hello again Mitko,another question if I may please. Regarding the blue filter, what colours did you use, and was it an oil wash or acrylic?

[@DNModels]

+Old Timer Oil works best for me, but theoretically acrylics can do the job. The colors that I wanted to use were not available to me actually so I did some substitutes. I would suggest blue, similar to Windex cleaner /diluted final filter/, that usually creates the coldest effect to my eye. It might be different for you, I am sharing my perspective of course. Hope it helps!

[@oldtimer9011]

+Mitko Nikitov ...Thanks Mitko, Yes that helps a lot. So you just used the blue only?

[@DNModels]

Honestly - I don't remember. I think it wasn't only one color. But when I did my Su-27 /U can see it below/ I diluted the varnish with windex, which is perfect dilution agent, and I used the blue version which gave the spot-on color film that I needed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKmlZX6meqenj68

[@oldtimer9011]

+Mitko Nikitov Cheers my friend, All very helpful.

[@DNModels]

My pleasure!

[@andrewjackson3761]

Did you add varnish before weathering?

[@DNModels]

No, but it depends on the project specifics. Sometimes it is advisable to use varnish and more than one layer too.

[@oldtimer9011]

Mitco,.... could you please tell me which dark grey you used for the base coat, (not the primer)

[@DNModels]

+Old Timer To be frank I don't remember the number. It is either Gunze Aqueos or Tamiya XF-something. Whatever it was, the idea in my head was Dark Gray which is supposed to go on STUG III. I assume that it is in the instruction sheet for that vehicle. I hope that helps. I am sorry that it isn't exact science.

[@oldtimer9011]

+Mitko Nikitov ....Cheers Mitko, just checked my instructions for the panzer III-b and it is XF-63. so maybe it could be the same callout. (I never thought to check my instructions, so thanks for reminding me)

[@doktorgusto7757]

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[@user-bj9gx5yc3m]

Hello Mitko) hi from Russia, and can you tell me - how many time it takes totally for assembling? p.s. nice video!

[@thesketchydude1315]

didn't one of these become the first StuG III prototype?

[@spurosgoudos3424]

hello Mitko with what color did you made the chipping?

[@DNModels]

Mostly brown-ish and red-ish colors will do fine on most of the applications.

[@spurosgoudos3424]

Thank you very mutch

[@chilson88]

what is the song in the background playing +Mitko Nikitov

[@DNModels]

Not sure. Something from YT library.

[@raseli4066]

painting with a paint brush is easy

[@unnamed817]

I like the calming music in the back ground while there's a WW2 German tank being built to destroy everyone and take over the world

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Awesome video I would like to see you guy's do a Sherman tank

[@DNModels]

+Bradley Vaughn thanx! There is one, brand new Tamiya tooling waiting to be abused!

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

+Mitko Nikitov awesome I can't wait

[@raseli4066]

why does it have so mutch interier if no one is seing it

[@stressballer]

Maybe someone want to build a cutout, or a tank that is blown up, or in construction or something different than a whole complete model.

[@raseli4066]

stressball you are right m8

[@jethrocathcart7452]

Who is the women building this tank.?

[@Kojak0]

Very nice build of a very advanced kit. One question though: Is that your girlfriend building it? Because if it's you sir, I regret to inform you you have very feminine hands. :D

[@DNModels]

:))) That is my wife

[@Kojak0]

A wife who not only build tanks, but do so damn well. You are a lucky man.

[@butcher6939]

have someone told you sound like donald trump? xD

[@DNModels]

This is second time this week! No joke!!!!!!

[@butcher6939]

What are you waitning for? Grab'em by the putty! xD

[@evdspyro]

Very nice job. What about spraying the whole model with a matt varnish at the end in order to seal the weathering and the pigments etc?

[@DNModels]

It dulls the appearance, especially if you have used several layers of semi-gloss varnish in between layers. I dumped the idea of final matt coat 4-5 years ago.

[@evdspyro]

I tend to agree with you, especially lately. That's why I am asking. Thnx.