In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale
WWII U.S. Army Vehicle Markings
Dry Transfers Sheet no. DTMI 301
Sheet no. DTMI 301
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago
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.
I’ve seen it said, several times on the web now, that Verlinden went out of business.
This dry-transfer decal sheet is in 9 ½”x 5 ¼” format, inside a sealed clear cello bag, with and instruction sheet, printed on one side in English, German and French. Everything is backed with a stiff black card to prevent creasing.
Printed for Verlinden by Juno Press Transfer Systems, based in PA.
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.
I’ve seen it said, several times on the web now, that Verlinden went out of business.
This dry-transfer decal sheet is in 9 ½”x 5 ¼” format, inside a sealed clear cello bag, with and instruction sheet, printed on one side in English, German and French. Everything is backed with a stiff black card to prevent creasing.
Printed for Verlinden by Juno Press Transfer Systems, based in PA.
The markings are all white.
The sheet contains white stars in several sizes. Some are circled as being solid or stenciled. There are un-circled stars in several sizes too, white outlines of circles, diamonds and triangles.
Across the top of the sheet there are nicknames that were on U.S. Army tanks: ETERNITY T-, BATTLING BITCH, BUSHMASTER, CLASSY PEG, WEENIE ONE, HANG IT N, hand written “SLOPPY JOE”, stenciled “Lucky Tiger”, stenciled “FLAT FOOT FLOOGIE”, CONCERTO IN C.
Two stenciled CONVOY LEAD VEHICLE & CONVOY COMMANDER. Four STENCILED CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE & CAUTION THIS VEHICLE IS LEFT HAND DRIVE, four EXPLOSIVE MINE, two MILITARY POLICE, four U.S., MP, n 3 sizes, four small TOW CABLE, EXPLOSIVE MINE, WATTER BOTTLES, eight HQ, four 125 RDS BELTED 20 CAL AMMO M5, NO SIGNALS, four MAX. SPEED 30 MPH, PRIORITY MESSENGER, AMBULANCE, two 10 GRENADES SMOKE, two stenciled U.S. ARMY FIELD RATIONS BEAKFAST UNIT & 2 stenciled DANGER EXPLOSIVES.
These are dry-transfer type decals. Meaning they do not use water to apply them.
The sheet contains white stars in several sizes. Some are circled as being solid or stenciled. There are un-circled stars in several sizes too, white outlines of circles, diamonds and triangles.
Across the top of the sheet there are nicknames that were on U.S. Army tanks: ETERNITY T-, BATTLING BITCH, BUSHMASTER, CLASSY PEG, WEENIE ONE, HANG IT N, hand written “SLOPPY JOE”, stenciled “Lucky Tiger”, stenciled “FLAT FOOT FLOOGIE”, CONCERTO IN C.
Two stenciled CONVOY LEAD VEHICLE & CONVOY COMMANDER. Four STENCILED CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE & CAUTION THIS VEHICLE IS LEFT HAND DRIVE, four EXPLOSIVE MINE, two MILITARY POLICE, four U.S., MP, n 3 sizes, four small TOW CABLE, EXPLOSIVE MINE, WATTER BOTTLES, eight HQ, four 125 RDS BELTED 20 CAL AMMO M5, NO SIGNALS, four MAX. SPEED 30 MPH, PRIORITY MESSENGER, AMBULANCE, two 10 GRENADES SMOKE, two stenciled U.S. ARMY FIELD RATIONS BEAKFAST UNIT & 2 stenciled DANGER EXPLOSIVES.
These are dry-transfer type decals. Meaning they do not use water to apply them.
The instructions say:
How to use dry transfers.
As with wet decals, you have to learn how to work with dry transfers. It is not hard, but you have to know the tricks.
The transfers should be rubbed off with a soft pencil, preferably a 3b or 5b. The large transfers are easy to apply. Just hold the carrier sheet in the correct position and gently rub off the transfer. To apply a small transfer it’s best to cut it from the sheet and tape it in the correct position. Next, rub it off . Always remember not to press too hard when rubbing.
To apply transfers to surfaces with raised detail, like rivets, or around corners, rub them off gently so they loosely stick to the model and press them onto the surface with a wet finger. You will see that they conform perfectly to any detail.
That is all there is to it. With a little practice you will soon get the hang of it.
How to use dry transfers.
As with wet decals, you have to learn how to work with dry transfers. It is not hard, but you have to know the tricks.
The transfers should be rubbed off with a soft pencil, preferably a 3b or 5b. The large transfers are easy to apply. Just hold the carrier sheet in the correct position and gently rub off the transfer. To apply a small transfer it’s best to cut it from the sheet and tape it in the correct position. Next, rub it off . Always remember not to press too hard when rubbing.
To apply transfers to surfaces with raised detail, like rivets, or around corners, rub them off gently so they loosely stick to the model and press them onto the surface with a wet finger. You will see that they conform perfectly to any detail.
That is all there is to it. With a little practice you will soon get the hang of it.
This sheet is printed perfectly in register.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.