The big problem with the Verlinden buildings was that they were white plaster, so the slightest chip in the paintwork would stand out like a sore thumb. The plaster was also rather brittle.
The concept was good though, and some of them had resin roofs and doors. If they had been all resin, they would have been sensational (albeit probably more expensive).
Also they were mostly 1/35 scale, so aimed mainly at the armour modelling guys for their dioramas. There were a few in 1/48 and also a handful of 1/16 "rubble" type bases for single figures in that scale.
- Steve