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Tamiya 1/700 US Navy BB-62 New Jersey Battleship Kit
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-31614
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Description
The Tamiya US Navy Battleship BB-62 New Jersey (HC-31614) is a finely detailed 1/700 scale Waterline Series model depicting the ship after her 1982 modernisation. Precision moulding captures key features from the refit, including the lattice-style mast and modern missile armament. A left–right hull assembly aids straightforward construction, while polycaps allow the 40.6cm triple main guns to remain movable. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter and a large, detailed painting reference chart round out the build.
Features
- 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.
Historical Background
BB-62 New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship launched in 1942, is the most decorated battleship in US naval history. Designed with a long, narrow hull to transit the Panama Canal, she served across major theatres—from the Pacific in WWII to the Korean and Vietnam wars. Recommissioned in 1982 with modern systems enabling Tomahawk cruise missile and Harpoon anti-ship missile deployment, she later supported operations in Central America, the Mediterranean during the 1983 Beirut crisis, and the Gulf, before final decommissioning in 1991.
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Specifications
Following the release of the 1/700 scale BB-63 Missouri in July of 2004, Tamiya introduces our
second U.S. battleship to the Waterline Series, the BB-62 New Jersey.
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
212,000hp, 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 weapons 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.
- 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.
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-31614
- Barcode: 4950344999439
- Scale: 1:700
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