Description: NEW 1939-1945 (World War II) German "Schartenturm Casemate 121" (Unpainted) Plaster/Resin Kit (54mm), by Verlinden Productions "MDA Series" (#MDA-35110) Packaging Condition: GOOD - Comes in original packaging, but NO literature (Unsealed, will be secure); w/some wear (scratches, creases, stains, denting and scuffs) on packaging (see pics)Date of Manufacture undetermined (circa late 1980s, Belgium)Era: World War II (1939-1945)NOTE: Schartenturm is misspelled on packaging (see pics)Sculpted by François Verlinden and MDA (Military Diorama Accessories)1:35 scale (54mm)Includes: One (1) "Schartenturm Casemate 121" main plaster piece, one (1) casemate top plaster piece, and five (5) resin accessory piecesDimensions: 9.25" (W) x 4.75" (D) x 3.125" (H)This is a plaster and resin diorama kit from Verlinden Productions. Only unbuilt and unpainted plaster building parts and resin accessories are included. NOTE: This item is unassembled and unpainted. All extra model kit(s), parts and figure(s) in the pictures are for illustrative purposes only, and are not included.Schartenturm (Embankment Tower) Casemates were fortified structures used in World War II as gun emplacements, and were also used for other purposes such as housing soldiers, storing weapons and ammunition, and holding prisoners. The term "casemate" comes from the French and refers to massive vaults within a fortress that were designed to protect against artillery attacks. Casemates were often hidden inside ramparts and were made of bricked walls or earthen mounds. Their high vaults and stable construction allowed them to support heavy artillery. In addition to being used as gun positions, casemates were also used to house soldiers, store weapons and ammunition, and hold prisoners.World War II (aka Second World War/WWII/WW2) was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, fought as part of two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. Many participants threw their economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind this total war, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role, enabling the strategic bombing of population centers and the delivery of the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in history, resulting in an estimated 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massacres, and disease. In the wake of the Axis defeat, Germany and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders.Verlinden Productions was the brainchild of Belgian modeler François Verlinden, who gave up a career in the scrap-metal business in the late 1970s to pursue his love of armor modeling and creating dioramas. He opened a hobby store in Lier and, dissatisfied with the limited products available for the serious diorama builder, began to create and sell his own line of merchandise. It wasn't long before Verlinden Productions quickly expanded to aftermarket sets or resin and photoetched brass to correct and upgrade plastic kits, dry transfers, and publications highlighting particular AFVs and planes. In the 1980s, Verlinden met American modeler Bob Letterman and the two started a business relationship with Verlinden's other Belgian partner Josef Stok. The new company, VLS, imported Verlinden Products into the U.S. and offered other product lines. By the 1990s, it became clear that Verlinden Productions and VLS would economically benefit if the Belgian company relocated to the U.S., Verlinden packed up shop and moved to the St. Louis, Missouri area where Letterman was located. Alas, differences in philosophies and personalities among the owners and staff led to a rather acrimonious split after a few short years.Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)WE COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST!Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - read our feedback!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 69 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Color: White
Dimensions: 9.25" (W) x 4.75" (D) x 3.125" (H)
Scale: 1:35
Material: Plaster, Resin
MPN: MDA-35110
Set Includes: One (1) "Schartenturm Casemate 121" main plaster piece, one (1) casemate top plaster piece, five (5) resin accessory pieces
California Prop 65 Warning: California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Verlinden Productions
Series: MDA Series
Type: Diorama
Era: World War II (1939-1945)
Sculptor: François Verlinden and MDA (Military Diorama Accessories)
Model: Schartenturm Casemate 121
Theme: Militaria
Features: Not Painted
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
