Tamiya 31614 - 1/700 USN Battleship New Jersey 1983 Waterline Kit  [31614]

Naval Modelling Brief for Tamiya 31614 New Jersey

The Tamiya 1/700 USS New Jersey (BB-62) scale kit offers a compact yet accurate representation for naval model collectors. Its Waterline format makes it suitable for group displays or single-ship presentations with attention to period detail.

Notable Service and 1982 Refit

Entering service in 1943, the New Jersey served through World War II and later conflicts including Korea and Vietnam. Major upgrades around 1982 brought Tomahawk and Harpoon missile systems to the ship, and this kit depicts those modern additions so you can model the vessel as it appeared in the 1980s.

Parts, Features and Modelling Tips

The kit at 1/700 scale reproduces key external details such as the mast structure and missile launchers. The triple 40.6cm gun turrets are fitted with polycaps to permit movement, and an SH-60 Sea Hawk is included to add scale context on deck.

Finish and Presentation

Left-right hull assembly keeps construction straightforward, while the included painting chart helps achieve correct tones. Finished builds make compact but eye-catching subjects for mantels or model cases.