GoW: Togo - French D’Entrecasteaux (Protected cruiser)

GMT-FRA-005 D’Entrecasteaux Protected cruiser

Class: 2

Base length: 12 cm (included)

Colour scheme: French (black hull, superstructures, funnels, and masts: “Toile Mouillée,” which corresponds to Vallejo 72.098 Elfic Flesh, or 72.034 Bone White (top 10% of funnels black). Decks Vallejo 72.032 Bone White or lighter, e.g. AK 11114 Deck Tan).

Number of units per pack: 1

Number of units on the base: 1

Number of ship cards included: 1 (protective sleeve included)

In the mid-1890s, two concepts for the development of the fleet clashed in the French navy. One, more traditional, advocated the construction of small reconnaissance cruisers and large armored cruisers. The other, associated with the “Jeune École” school (Young School) – advocated the creation of large, fast, armored cruisers with armored decks, which were to serve as raiders or flotilla leaders in the colonies. The construction of the D'Entrecasteaux was the result of the temporary predominance of the latter concept.
The ship was built by the Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée shipyard. It entered service in 1899 (five years after its launch). Its displacement was almost 8,000 tons, and its maximum speed was about 19 knots.
 Its armament consisted of two 240 mm guns (no other French cruiser of that era had such large guns), 12 138 mm guns, 12 47 mm guns, 6 37 mm guns, and four torpedo tubes.
After entering service, it became the flagship of the French fleet stationed in Indochina. It took part in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion and then served during World War I. After the war, in 1927, it was sold to Poland, where it was first renamed the training hulk ORP “Król Władysław IV” and later ORP “Bałtyk.” It remains the largest ship in the history of the Polish Navy.

The models in the set are resin, 3D printed and can be damaged if not handled properly. All models are unpainted. Glue and paints are not included. Contains small parts and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age.

Instructions on how to prepare models for painting can be found here:
http://www.gmboardgames.com/blog/en/how-to-prepare-3d-printed-models-for-painting/