haarlemsdagbladFeb 28, 2026, 08:07

Model builder Harald has a room full of Vietnam War planes and tanks and now wants to get youth excited about his hobby: More fun than PlayStation

Harald Verweij has been a dedicated model builder for fifty years, a hobby that began when his father gave him a World War II airplane kit. He now manages a collection of Vietnam War-era models and aims to inspire younger generations to take up the craft as an alternative to video games.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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