The Imperial German Navy expands

Here's a continuation for the Nassaus, four Brandenburg-class pre-dreadnoughts of little fighting value but great style, the Helgoland-class battleships which are actually worth something, and the ill-fated armored cruiser Blücher. All models are made using 1, 2 and 3mm balsa wood strips, bamboo and 0.5mm steel wire. Painting is also standard, with a buff undercoat, a layer of grey, blocking in the deck tan and some highlights here and there.

People often see the Blücher in an incorrect way I believe, the fate of her WW2 namesake also adding something to the myth. Although greatly misjudging the nature of British battlecruisers during her design, she was still an important step in the learning curve that led to the excellent later German ships. When matched against smaller enemy cruisers, she has more than a fighting chance. Also good looks.

The Helgolands, although keeping the hexagonal turret layout, are much more menacing than the Nassaus, probably due to their larger size. The low superstructure and grouping of the funnels make them look unique, especially on more famous images like this.

The Brandenburgs are probably my favourite pre-dreadnought design, with a very unique look, but probably little to no value in combat against vessels built later than 1900. They will most likely share the same fate in my imaginary universe as their real-world counterparts, getting sold for secondary powers.