Color of USS Arizona - Revisited

Hi, I'm new here, I realize this is an old post but I have a question. I believe that the picture does show some possible picture evidence that Mr. Bruner's memory was accurate. I tried to find the image on at em Arizona that shows what the Arizona might have looked like if it were in transition from measure 1 to 1A but not sure how to find it, any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

Interesting stuff. It seems highly probable that the ship was being painted at the time of the attack, as the timing of the Fleet Orders would fit.

But, lack of evidence to the contrary does not prove a point.

 

Bill

Something I keep thinking as I read through this thread; there is no differentiation being noted between those areas exposed to heavy smoke (in addition to some flames) such as the main mast legs, which appear as 'blackened', as compared to areas that were actually 'burnt and blistered' such as the rear of turret three, which would actually appear lighter in color. This is not a thing where 'if it got burned it will be the same color or tone as any other area that got burned' , there are definite variations of 'burned' that must be considered.

tucchase

By the way, those of you who are not interested in the Arizona, and/or are tired of this controversy, but might be interested in one or more of the other Battleships at Pearl at this time (like the new Maryland?); these same arguments, memos, etc... apply to those ships, too.  All these ships were under similar orders.  How many of these other ships had already started to repaint?  Close examination of available photos may reveal much.  Was the Arizona the only one?  Possible.  But these orders had been out for many months.  Each of you will have to decide for yourself how much you want to believe, or how deep you want to dig.  Of course, if you just build it to 1940 or earlier, then there isn't much choice of color, so no controversy.  Your covered.

 

i agree for now thanks 

Steve510

 

 

tucchase

By the way, those of you who are not interested in the Arizona, and/or are tired of this controversy, but might be interested in one or more of the other Battleships at Pearl at this time (like the new Maryland?); these same arguments, memos, etc... apply to those ships, too.  All these ships were under similar orders.  How many of these other ships had already started to repaint?  Close examination of available photos may reveal much.  Was the Arizona the only one?  Possible.  But these orders had been out for many months.  Each of you will have to decide for yourself how much you want to believe, or how deep you want to dig.  Of course, if you just build it to 1940 or earlier, then there isn't much choice of color, so no controversy.  Your covered.

 

 

 

 

i agree for now thanks 

 

 I am working on a revell model that will reflect the colors and model accuracy of that time period !