Sad News Out of Verlinden

It seems that Verlinden Production has shuttered their doors, and Mr. Verlinden has retired.  It was not that long ago that the Verlinden Web site shut down, with remaining stock to be available through Dragon Hobbies Ebay Store.  Well looks like now the warehouse has been cleared out, and I have heard a rumor that the molds and masters have been destroyed, but cannot confirm that.

As a young modeler, many years ago, I was awed and inspired by dioramas inside the Tamiya catalogue and shown in magazines.  And having read many of his publications, he was an impressive modeler, and most of his diorama accessories really hit the mark.  Thanks Francis Verlinden, your work will be be missed, and enjoy your retirement.