Darren Baker takes a look at the 1/350th scale release of the USS New Jersey BB-62 1982 Platinum Edition from Revell of Germany.

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Very thorough review, Darren. Wish they would release the WW2 version.

Thank Darren. Except for the molding issues this looks like a wonderful model.

I built this one a few years ago and it is very crude in its detailing and not even tons of PE will save it.

As a non-ship model builder I quite liked the look of this offering and while the amount of PE makes me doubt my ability I still like it.

This kit seems very much in the RoG model: reasonable detail (supplemented now by PE, brass barrels and a wooden deck) at a reasonable price. If you want super-detailing, you can then add to it. I suspect if you totaled up all the extra "goodies" in the kit and priced them out separately, it would be a fair value, especially because you don't have to chase the additional items down, pay for shipping, etc.

Ordered one the other day - this kit will keep me quiet for a while!

This kit rides currently on top of my naval wish list, the kit, the pe details, brass barrels and the wooden deck for that price is a real bargain.