In Box Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale Kit no. MF TCU-5412 U.S. Tank Crew WWII
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
Out of production.
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
Out of production.
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 see it several times on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a blousy, black, tray and lid type box, that has white MILITARY DIORAMA ACCESSORIES on it. It is 4” x 3 ¼” square and a 1 1/4” deep. It 3” too long and 1” too wide.
There is a white paper strip, that is glued to the lid. It has Verlinden Production’s name and logo on it, the kit no. and name of what the kit is of. Below it is a color photo, that also is glued to the box. It shows the 3 figures made up and painted.
They are in olive-drab jackets and cloth helmets, that have goggles around them. One man is wearing ear-phones and he has a microphone in his right hand, that he is talking into.
These figures are bright metal and molded from the waist up. They are intended to be place in hull turret openings on tanks.
There are the 3 figures, and a pair of arms (5 parts total).
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 see it several times on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a blousy, black, tray and lid type box, that has white MILITARY DIORAMA ACCESSORIES on it. It is 4” x 3 ¼” square and a 1 1/4” deep. It 3” too long and 1” too wide.
There is a white paper strip, that is glued to the lid. It has Verlinden Production’s name and logo on it, the kit no. and name of what the kit is of. Below it is a color photo, that also is glued to the box. It shows the 3 figures made up and painted.
They are in olive-drab jackets and cloth helmets, that have goggles around them. One man is wearing ear-phones and he has a microphone in his right hand, that he is talking into.
These figures are bright metal and molded from the waist up. They are intended to be place in hull turret openings on tanks.
There are the 3 figures, and a pair of arms (5 parts total).
Packaged in a clear zip-locked cello bag.
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.