In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale German Small Dinghy WWII
Kit no. 234
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: Unknown. (at least 20 years ago)
Available on Ebay for over $40.00.
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: Unknown. (at least 20 years ago)
Available on Ebay for over $40.00.
THE SET:
About Verlinden Productions:
Verlinden Productions is the epitome of aftermarket military kits and resin figures which brought thousands of military miniatures and related products to the market. The company is the brainchild of Belgian modeler Francois Verlinden, a Belgium-born entrepreneur, author of many books, photographer and military miniature artist who founded Verlinden Productions in the early 1980s.
Verlinden Productions is the granddaddy of the aftermarket parts and resin figure manufacturers. Verlinden has influenced legions of modelers, and will forever be one of the most significant figures in 1/35 scale modeling.
Verlinden's outstanding eye for detail and superior quality puts him in the top echelon of his craft. The resin quality is considered as one of the best in the world.
This set comes in a zip-locked clear cello bag.
It holds 12 tan resin parts, consisting of 2 identical dinghies. A small zip-locked clear cello that is holding a kneeling German infantryman (divided into separate head, torso, lower body and arms), an oar paddle, 2 canvas bags, a gas mask canister and a canteen.
The instructions consist of a single-sheet, printed on both sides.
The face-side shows a line drawing of the two rafts with a wooden foot-bridge mounted across the dinghies.
One corner gives the dinghy’s weight as 100 Kg. with a crew of 3 fully-equipped men.
About Verlinden Productions:
Verlinden Productions is the epitome of aftermarket military kits and resin figures which brought thousands of military miniatures and related products to the market. The company is the brainchild of Belgian modeler Francois Verlinden, a Belgium-born entrepreneur, author of many books, photographer and military miniature artist who founded Verlinden Productions in the early 1980s.
Verlinden Productions is the granddaddy of the aftermarket parts and resin figure manufacturers. Verlinden has influenced legions of modelers, and will forever be one of the most significant figures in 1/35 scale modeling.
Verlinden's outstanding eye for detail and superior quality puts him in the top echelon of his craft. The resin quality is considered as one of the best in the world.
This set comes in a zip-locked clear cello bag.
It holds 12 tan resin parts, consisting of 2 identical dinghies. A small zip-locked clear cello that is holding a kneeling German infantryman (divided into separate head, torso, lower body and arms), an oar paddle, 2 canvas bags, a gas mask canister and a canteen.
The instructions consist of a single-sheet, printed on both sides.
The face-side shows a line drawing of the two rafts with a wooden foot-bridge mounted across the dinghies.
One corner gives the dinghy’s weight as 100 Kg. with a crew of 3 fully-equipped men.
The reverse side of the instructions shows 2 line drawings of the wooden foot bridge, with dimensions of it. To use to fabricate the bridge from balsa wood. There is an illustration of 2 men, that are in the water and pulling a raft, that is loading with equipment.
One corner says: A platform constructed on top of two dinghies, could carry a small vehicle or a fair amount of troops across a river.
One corner says: A platform constructed on top of two dinghies, could carry a small vehicle or a fair amount of troops across a river.
This set will make a great diorama of a river crossing.
I have a photo from the Verlinden book on dioramas, Verlinden's Showcase No. 3, included.
I have a photo from the Verlinden book on dioramas, Verlinden's Showcase No. 3, included.
The detail is excellent.
Recommended.
Recommended.