In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale 55 Gal. Metal Barrels
Kit no. ACDA 35016
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 198x
MSRP: $15.00 back then.
Out of production
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 198x
MSRP: $15.00 back then.
Out of production
About Verlinden:
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 see it, several times on the net, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
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 see it, several times on the net, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
THE KIT:
This kit comes as a staple-bound clear cello bag, that holds the resin parts and a card with the cover art on it.
There are 6 identical tan resin 55 gallon, metal fuel barrels and a white card with the cover art on it. The artwork is a line-drawing illustration of 8 barrels stacked on top of 8 others.
This kit comes as a staple-bound clear cello bag, that holds the resin parts and a card with the cover art on it.
There are 6 identical tan resin 55 gallon, metal fuel barrels and a white card with the cover art on it. The artwork is a line-drawing illustration of 8 barrels stacked on top of 8 others.
One barrel on the top is leaning. In front of the stacked barrels are 3 more. Two are laying on their sides. One is on a support of two X shaped supports, made from wood 2 by 4’s held together with rope ties. There is one more barrel sitting beside them. The barrel on the support shows a spigot that is not supplied in the kit.
Detail is very good. These barrels will really dress up a fuel depot diorama.
Recommended.
Detail is very good. These barrels will really dress up a fuel depot diorama.
Recommended.