GoW: Togo - German Gazelle / Nymphe-class (Light cruiser)

GMT-GER-006 Gazelle / Nymphe-class (Light cruiser)

Class: 3

Base length: 12 cm (included)

Colour scheme: Standard German

Number of units per pack: 1

Number of units on the base: 1

Number of ship cards included: 2 - Gazelle and Nymphe-class (each card comes in protective sleeve)

The Gazelle-class cruisers hold a legendary status in the Imperial German Navy, becoming the prototype for many similar ships in the fleet. When Germany began building its new fleet of cruisers in the 1880s, there was considerable debate over the types of ships that would be needed. Large ships like the Bussard and later the Victoria Louise were developed, but they were relatively slow. The fleet urgently required smaller, faster vessels to serve as scouts, supporting battleships. However, Admiral Tirpitz also wanted these new ships to retain the capability for raiding operations, which meant they needed long-range capabilities. At the same time, the costs of individual ships and their tonnage were severely limited.

As a result, the first ship in the series, Gazelle, could reach around 20 knots, which was not fast enough, given that even German battleships at the time could nearly match this speed. Additionally, the ship's relatively weak armament was a major compromise, a result of the many trade-offs required during its design. Subsequent ships of this type had their speed increased to around 22 knots, which was considered sufficient for the intended tasks, though their armament was not strengthened.

The Gazelle and her sister ships became the blueprint for many subsequent German cruiser series, which generally followed a similar armament pattern.

Despite certain shortcomings, the Gazelle will still be a very useful cruiser in a player's fleet. It poses a significant threat to smaller vessels, and her speed and size make her well-suited for a variety of secondary missions.

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/