In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale
W.W.II U.S. Soldier's Gear
Kit no. ACDA 35031
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
MSRP THEN: $4.95
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
MSRP THEN: $4.95
The kit:
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 have seen, several times on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a sealed clear cello-bag.
About Verlinden Productions:
The kit contains a white card, that says at the top that the kit comes from the Cross Keys Center in Florissant, MO.
It has a brass PE fret taped to the lower left corner. On the rest of the card there are illustrations of how you use the brass gear, which are mostly straps.
Shown is a strap on a 3 star General’s steel helmet, shoulder straps reaching down to a belt at the waist, strap on a map case, a belt on a overcoat, a strap on a canvas bag, two straps on a bed roll and a strap on a Thompson machine-gun. (43 straps)
The brass is very finely etched.
Recommended.
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 have seen, several times on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a sealed clear cello-bag.
About Verlinden Productions:
The kit contains a white card, that says at the top that the kit comes from the Cross Keys Center in Florissant, MO.
It has a brass PE fret taped to the lower left corner. On the rest of the card there are illustrations of how you use the brass gear, which are mostly straps.
Shown is a strap on a 3 star General’s steel helmet, shoulder straps reaching down to a belt at the waist, strap on a map case, a belt on a overcoat, a strap on a canvas bag, two straps on a bed roll and a strap on a Thompson machine-gun. (43 straps)
The brass is very finely etched.
Recommended.