The 1/350 Pontos Model USS BB-62 New Jersey 1982 Detail-Up Set #35008F1 is a comprehensive aftermarket upgrade designed to transform a standard 1/350 battleship kit into a highly accurate representation of New Jersey as she appeared during her 1980s recommissioning. This period saw the iconic Iowa-class battleship modernized with advanced radar systems, electronic warfare equipment, and Tomahawk missile launchers, and this Pontos set captures those distinctive features with exceptional fidelity.
The set includes a finely engineered combination of photo-etched brass, metal, and detail components that enhance virtually every visible area of the ship, from superstructure platforms and radars to railings, ladders, antennas, and modernized deck fittings. The parts are designed using detailed reference material to ensure correct scale thickness and layout, allowing builders to accurately depict the complex appearance of New Jersey during her service!
The 1/350 Pontos Model USS BB-62 New Jersey 1982 Detail-Up Set #35008F1 is a comprehensive aftermarket upgrade designed to transform a standard 1/350 battleship kit into a highly accurate representation of New Jersey as she appeared during her 1980s recommissioning. This period saw the iconic Iowa-class battleship modernized with advanced radar systems, electronic warfare equipment, and Tomahawk missile launchers, and this Pontos set captures those distinctive features with exceptional fidelity.
The set includes a finely engineered combination of photo-etched brass, metal, and detail components that enhance virtually every visible area of the ship, from superstructure platforms and radars to railings, ladders, antennas, and modernized deck fittings. The parts are designed using detailed reference material to ensure correct scale thickness and layout, allowing builders to accurately depict the complex appearance of New Jersey during her service!
Produced by Pontos Model, this detail-up set is aimed at experienced ship modelers seeking a museum-quality build. When combined with careful assembly and finishing, it elevates the USS New Jersey into a striking centerpiece model that showcases both the battleship’s WWII heritage and her powerful 1980s modernization.
