GoW: Togo - French Friant-class (Protected cruiser)

GMT-FRA-006 Friant-class Protected cruiser

Class: 3

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: 1

Number of units on the base: 1

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

Three Friant-class cruisers were built in the first half of the 1890s. The naval manoeuvres conducted at that time clearly showed that France lacked modern cruisers that could serve as fleet scouts. This led to the development of the Friant-class cruisers. These units displaced just over 3,700 tons, measured just under 100 meters in length, and could reach a speed of about 18 knots, which was a decent value for the mid-1890s, though not groundbreaking. Their armament consisted of 6x164 mm guns, 4x100 mm guns, 8x47 mm guns, 3x37 mm guns, and two torpedo tubes. The three ships of this class were divided between the Northern Squadron and the Mediterranean Fleet, but in 1900, all three were sent to China to participate in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion. Two of these ships took part in World War I, albeit in a support role. These ships have a beautiful, classic French silhouette, with a characteristic strong tumblehome hull and a very prominent ram. Despite their relatively modest speed for their class, they were useful in fulfilling many auxiliary roles, including combat against destroyers, gunboats, controlling buoys, zones, and port bombardment. The six 164 mm guns made them a threat to any ship within their combat range.

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/