BB62 New Jersey Tamiya 31614 1/700

TAMIYA 31614 US Navy Battleship BB62 New Jersey

ASSEMBLY KIT PLASTIC

These majestic queens of the high seas are associated with numerous epic tales from the seven oceans of the world. Modellers can enjoy collecting the ships from various fleets such as those from the Japanese Navy. This series is a collaborative effort between three model manufacturers in Shizuoka, including of course Tamiya. As the series name suggests, the models in this line-up all omit the portion of the hull below the waterline to enable them to be displayed as though they were at sea. The compact 1/700 scale is the perfect size for collecting your model fleet and the amount of detail included even in this small scale will surprise you. With over 100 ships in the series, it is perhaps the largest collection of its kind in the world!

Serving from 1943 to 1991, the BB-62 New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in U.S. Naval history. Launched in 1942, the New Jersey was one of 4 Iowa class battleships built by the U.S. Like other Iowa class ships she boasted a 45,000 ton displacement, an amazing 212,000bhp, was packed with three turrets of 50 caliber 40.6cm triple guns, and despite her large size, with hull stretching over 270m, was designed narrow enough to pass through the Panama Canal. Following serving in major battles in the Pacific during WWII, she was then deployed to both the Korean and Vietnam War. In 1982, she was upgraded with modern technology and weapon's systems enabling her to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Whilst serving on missions in Central America, she was rushed to the Mediterranean in 1983 to provide fire support in Beirut, Lebanon. After serving in the Gulf War, she was decommissioned for the last time in 1991.

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1/700 scale Waterline Series model of the BB-62 New Jersey following 1982 reforms.
•Constructed via left-right halves for easy assembly.
•Accurate reproduction of changes made in 1982 including lattice style mast, and Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers.
•40.6cm triple guns are moveable thanks to use of polycaps.
•SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter included for quality realistic finish.
•Includes a large, detailed painting reference chart.

You Need: To build this kit you will need a selection of basic model tools such as scissors, knife, cutters, etc. You will also need to purchase paint seperately. The instruction sheet will tell you what paint colours you need for the kit.