Tamiya 78005 USS New Jersey BB-62 Scale Model 1/350  [78005]

Scale Replica of the USS New Jersey in 1/350

The Tamiya 78005 model recreates the U.S. New Jersey Battleship, BB-62, at a faithful 1/350 scale and reflects the ship's lengthy service life. The kit notes the original hull form designed to clear the Panama Canal with a beam below 110 feet and covers the New Jersey's career from launch in 1942 to action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Assembly reveals the battleship's diverse fittings and how its armament changed over time. The kit documents the move from 16-inch gun turrets to later weapons configurations, delivering a satisfying build that tracks the vessel's operational changes.