In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale Swimming Soldiers
Kit no 235
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 198x
THE KIT: Out of production.
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 198x
THE KIT: Out of production.
THE SHEET:
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 it said several times now, on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a zip-locked clear cello bag.
It contains 4 tan resin figures and a header-card with line drawing cover art on it.
It shows 4 figures standing chest-deep in a river.
Reading left to right, the first figure is a man wearing a steel helmet.
The second figure is a woman, who is bare-headed and has dark hair.
The third and fourth figures are men that are bare headed. They both have light colored hair.
The fourth (and last man) wears his dog-tags on a chain around his neck.
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 it said several times now, on the web, that Verlinden has gone out of business.
This kit comes in a zip-locked clear cello bag.
It contains 4 tan resin figures and a header-card with line drawing cover art on it.
It shows 4 figures standing chest-deep in a river.
Reading left to right, the first figure is a man wearing a steel helmet.
The second figure is a woman, who is bare-headed and has dark hair.
The third and fourth figures are men that are bare headed. They both have light colored hair.
The fourth (and last man) wears his dog-tags on a chain around his neck.
I believe these figures are medical personnel. This is because, illustrated in the background, on the river bank, there is a large canvas tent with a large red cross insignia on the roof, next to a flag-pole that is flying a red cross flag.
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.