GoW: Togo - German S90-class / G135-class (Large torpedo boat)

GMT-GER-008 S90-class / G135-class (Large torpedo boat)

Class: 4

Base length: 8 cm (included)

Colour scheme: Standard German

Number of units per pack: 4

Number of units on the base: 2

Number of ship cards included: 2 (each card comes in protective sleeve)

Although the Germans classified them as torpedo boats, the S90 class ships, displacing around 400 tons, were more akin to contemporary destroyers than torpedo boats. Their design and development were closely tied to one of the primary tactical doctrines of the German Imperial Navy. Due to the Royal Navy's superiority in the number of battleships and cruisers, the Germans planned their fast torpedo vessels to work closely with the main fleet forces and, at the opportune moment, launch a torpedo attack on enemy battleships or other large vessels. Therefore, their primary role was not reconnaissance or engaging other torpedo boats, but executing torpedo attacks against larger ships during battle. The S90 class was designed with this philosophy in mind. Their artillery armament was relatively weak (for ships of their size), but they were equipped with very powerful torpedo armament.

These ships were mainly built by the Schichau shipyard in Elbląg (36 vessels) and Germaniawerft in Kiel (12 vessels). They were designated with the letters of the shipyards where they were built (S or G). As the shipyards constructed additional ships, they introduced numerous changes, including variations in the size of the ships themselves. For example, the G135 series had slightly stronger artillery armament.

The first ship of this class, S90, participated in the defence of Tsingtao in 1914, where it sank the Japanese cruiser Takachiho with its torpedoes. These highly successful ships will be very useful for any player commanding the German fleet. Thanks to their speed, manoeuvrability, and, above all, their torpedo armament, they will be a formidable opponent for any enemy vessel.

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/