I read somewhere on a DBA site about using Minwax Polyshade to shade and protect metal miniatures.  From the pictures I have seen, it does a pretty good job of making the figures features more prominent.  And it is supposed to protect the paint.  Has anyone tried this with their Mighty Armies?  I am thinking about trying this and wanted to know from people who have tried it.  Thanks.

I think I read the tutorial you are referring to.  One question/problem I have is finding the color mentioned, Tudor 360, Satin Finish.  Is this the color you use?  Where did you find it?  The darkest color I have found is some sort of dark walnut.  Thanks, Mike.

I had my local harware store order it for me. The stuff gives a very tough, almost armour plated finish. It will eat your brushes though.

Currently I am using Johnson's Future acrylic floor polish. This can be tinted wioth inks or left clear and applied over painted figures. I frequently use ink washes to shade and highlight figures in one quick step.