Tamiya 1/350 New Jersey (W/Detail)

Tamiya’s 1/350 scale model of the U.S. Battleship BB‑62 New Jersey captures the Iowa‑class icon in impressive detail, supplied with dedicated detail parts for enhanced realism. Depicting New Jersey in her 1982 missile‑carrying configuration, this edition combines new plastic components with photo‑etched parts for crisp radar and antenna fidelity. Part number HC‑78028.

Originally released in 1984 (Item 78005), the kit has been updated with key fittings including dual‑purpose armament and modern sensors. AA and surface search radars plus the Link 11 antenna are provided in both plastic and photo‑etched options, while the screw shafts are represented with metal parts. Parts for SH‑60B helicopters, a display stand, and a reference booklet with historical notes and a painting guide are also included.

Key Features

• 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of USS New Jersey (BB‑62).
• Depicts the ship as configured in 1982 with missile armament.
• AA radar, surface search radar, and Link 11 antenna provided in plastic and photo‑etched parts.
• Screw shafts depicted with metal parts for added realism.

New Plastic Parts

• 12.7cm DP Guns
• Mk.37 Gun Directors
• Mk.38 Direction Finder
• Mk.48 Rangefinder
• Mk.13 Radar
• Mk.25 Radar

New Photo-Etched Parts

• SPS67 Radar
• SPS49 Radar
• SRA57 Antenna
• SRA58 Antenna

Specifications

• Scale: 1/350
• Length: 774mm
• Beam: 94.5mm

In the Box

• Parts for SH‑60B helicopters
• Display stand
• Reference booklet with historical background and painting guide

Historical Background

The USS New Jersey (BB‑62) was the second Iowa‑class battleship, completed in 1943. She saw extensive service from the Second World War through to 1991, earning a distinguished operational record.