In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale Russian Tank Insignia WWII
Dry Transfers Sheet no. 287
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago
Available a couple places on E-bay.
Copyright: At least 20 years ago
Available a couple places on E-bay.
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 decal set was printed for Verlinden by ARA Printers based in Spain.
The set comes in a sealed clear cello bag.
It contains a 4 ¾” x 5 ½” decal sheet, taped to a stiff black card to keep it from folding and a white 5” x 7 ½” sheet of instructions, printed on one side, in English, German and French.
The sheet contains 51 Soviet tank insignias, including one each Guards insignia and Order of the Red Banner insignia. The other 39 insignias are one each also.
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 decal set was printed for Verlinden by ARA Printers based in Spain.
The set comes in a sealed clear cello bag.
It contains a 4 ¾” x 5 ½” decal sheet, taped to a stiff black card to keep it from folding and a white 5” x 7 ½” sheet of instructions, printed on one side, in English, German and French.
The sheet contains 51 Soviet tank insignias, including one each Guards insignia and Order of the Red Banner insignia. The other 39 insignias are one each also.
A sheet printed on one side, in 5 ¾” x 8” is in the bag. It is printed on one side and shows illustrations of all the markings. It is folded in half to fit the bag.
These are dry-transfer type decals. Meaning they do not use water to apply them.
The instruction sheet says:
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.
The instruction sheet says:
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.
The markings are in great register and bright colors.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.