Prepping for Build - Tamiya 1/350 USS New Jersey

Sounds like you're going to build as an '80's rebuild.

For the anti-foul red, suggest Mission Model Paint, MMP-111.  Might look at their greys as well.

If doing a full hull, mounted on a base, drill your mount holes and epoxy either wood blocks or nuts in the hull before putting on the decks. If you temporarily mount on a board of the appropriate width, with an upright board on one end, (an L shape), you'll have a stable base to work on, And can lay on either side without damage

Because that L board will allow you to lay her on her side on the bench.

Tamiya is not a good paint choice.

there are quite a number of alternates:

80s Haze Gray is not 40s 5 H.

Bill

I have this exact kit with full Pontos set. I was hoping to get going on it this year as my father in law served on her in the 80's. He passed in 2019.

The idea of mounting it to a base to help build it is a great idea, thanks for that.

As far as paints, I will most likely use Vallejo or Mig. I also have lots of Gunze, but I'll have to research the colors more.

BK

You are likely going to need around three entire bottles of paint--it's a big kit.

Note that the decks, other than wood-clad ones, will be in Deck Gray.  Gunship Gray tends to "scan" about right for new deck paint (and as a flagship, she's kept in good nick; there's 150-200 hands available 6 days a week to paint and re-paint).

The flight deck surfaces, when new, are a darker, near charcoal, gray-black.

NJ has a distinct advantage for you as the Museum ship, she has over 600 videos by her curator, and there are a number of nice close-in detail shots.  There's a video specifically on all the "grays" used, too.

CapnMac82

You are likely going to need around three entire bottles of paint--it's a big kit.

Note that the decks, other than wood-clad ones, will be in Deck Gray.  Gunship Gray tends to "scan" about right for new deck paint (and as a flagship, she's kept in good nick; there's 150-200 hands available 6 days a week to paint and re-paint).

The flight deck surfaces, when new, are a darker, near charcoal, gray-black.

NJ has a distinct advantage for you as the Museum ship, she has over 600 videos by her curator, and there are a number of nice close-in detail shots.  There's a video specifically on all the "grays" used, too.

 

Better yet, she's only 45 minutes from me. But this is very helpful. Thank you sir.