GoW: Togo - French D'Iberville-class (Torpedo cruiser)

GMT-FRA-007 D'Iberville-class Torpedo cruiser

Class: 4

Base length: 10 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: 2

Number of units on the base: 1

Number of ship cards included: 2 (protective sleeve included)

The D'Iberville-class torpedo cruisers were built in the first half of the 1890s. The first vessel of the series was named in honour of the explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville. They displaced around 950 tons and measured 80 metres in length. Designed for speed and agility, they were powered by triple-expansion steam engines enabling a top speed of 21 knots, making them one of the fastest vessels of the French Navy at the time. Her armament as a lead ship of the class consisted of one 100 mm (3.9 in) guns, three 65 (3 pounder) guns, seven 47 mm (1.9 in) guns, and six 450 mm (17,7 in) torpedo tubes. This combination allowed D’Iberville to engage both enemy large vessels and torpedo boats, while her speed enabled rapid reconnaissance and raiding missions. D’Iberville’s service was largely in the Mediterranean and along the French Atlantic coast. She participated in numerous naval exercises and maneuvers, helping refine tactics for torpedo cruisers. Her design and performance influenced subsequent classes of French light ships. In the game, D’Iberville represents a fast, lightly armoured vessel capable of devastating torpedo attacks, and protecting larger ships from small, aggressive enemy vessels.

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/