In Bag Review of Verlinden 1/35th Scale
WWII German Army Vehicle Transfers no. 1
Set no. DTMI 304
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
Out of production.
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: At least 20 years ago.
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 set was printed for Verlinden by Juno Press Transfers, based in PA.
It comes in a sealed, clear cello envelope.
The sheet is in 5 ½” x 9 ½” format.
It contains 162 marks, consisting of illustrations of:
Two large, medium and small white steel helmets, four Wehrmacht white insignias, two stenciled, white ABSTAND 100mm marks in white, a white victory score tally mark, a white square with black JRETZDEM SEGTEN MIR! on it, two black rectangles with KIZ, GET CREW, Ve KI on them, two white skull and bones insignias, eight solid white German crosses, eight double-outlined skeletal type German crosses, four white outlined skeletal type German crosses.
Twenty black outlined crosses, a small SS insignia in black and one in white, a medium sized SS in black and two in white, three large white circles with a red cross on them and 2 small ones, two front and rear white license plates with black serial numbers SS 51231, WM 268 144, WL 187855 and WH 31516, eight white Afrika Korps pine trees with swastikas insignias (4 with different trunk bases and limb patterns), Eight same designs in black, two white outlined numerals 2 to 9 and zero and RSI II and 2 more in black and red.
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 set was printed for Verlinden by Juno Press Transfers, based in PA.
It comes in a sealed, clear cello envelope.
The sheet is in 5 ½” x 9 ½” format.
It contains 162 marks, consisting of illustrations of:
Two large, medium and small white steel helmets, four Wehrmacht white insignias, two stenciled, white ABSTAND 100mm marks in white, a white victory score tally mark, a white square with black JRETZDEM SEGTEN MIR! on it, two black rectangles with KIZ, GET CREW, Ve KI on them, two white skull and bones insignias, eight solid white German crosses, eight double-outlined skeletal type German crosses, four white outlined skeletal type German crosses.
Twenty black outlined crosses, a small SS insignia in black and one in white, a medium sized SS in black and two in white, three large white circles with a red cross on them and 2 small ones, two front and rear white license plates with black serial numbers SS 51231, WM 268 144, WL 187855 and WH 31516, eight white Afrika Korps pine trees with swastikas insignias (4 with different trunk bases and limb patterns), Eight same designs in black, two white outlined numerals 2 to 9 and zero and RSI II and 2 more in black and red.
The instructions consist of a single white sheet, printed on one side, in 5” x 7 ¾” format.
These decals are dry transfer type. The instructions say, In English, German and French:
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 4B or 5B. The large transfers are easy to apply. Just hold the corner 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 printing is in very good register and colors are bright.
Highly recommended.
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 4B or 5B. The large transfers are easy to apply. Just hold the corner 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 printing is in very good register and colors are bright.
Highly recommended.