Kagero 16079 The German Battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger EN – historical and modeler's monograph

The publication Kagero 16079 The German Battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger EN is an extremely valuable source of knowledge, intended both for modelers and naval history enthusiasts. This book is a comprehensive monograph of the German battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger – one of the most important vessels of the Kaiserliche Marine from the period of the First World War.

• Format: A4 (210x297 mm), softcover
• Number of pages: 88
• Language: English (EN)
• Authors: Marsden Samuel, Gary Staff
• Publisher: KAGERO
• Other materials: 140 extremely detailed 3D renders, B2 format modeling plans
• Category: Historical and modeler's monographs, modeling literature

SMS Derfflinger – historical description

SMS Derfflinger was a German battlecruiser built between 1912 and 1914, commissioned just before the outbreak of the First World War. The ship belonged to the Derfflinger class and served in the Kaiserliche Marine – the navy of the German Empire. It was known for participating in the greatest naval battles of the era, including the famous Battle of Jutland (1916), where it played a very important role both as a flagship and as a unit capable of effectively competing with British battleships.

Why choose this product?

This Kagero monograph is an invaluable source of knowledge, making it easier to build an accurate model of the SMS Derfflinger in any scale – highly recommended for building models in 1/350, 1/200 or 1/700 scale. The rich illustrative material (140 3D renders) and high-quality B2 format modeling plans make this publication a must-have for every ship modeler and World War I history buff. Besides its value for model makers, the book was written by authorities in naval history, guaranteeing the reliability of the information presented.

Who do we recommend it for?

We recommend Kagero 16079 The German Battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger EN to all modelers (difficulty level: 1/5 – no experience required), historians, collectors, and warship enthusiasts. It is a perfect addition to the workshop of every scale modeling enthusiast and a source without which it is difficult to imagine a professional build of a model of this legendary German warship.