U.S.S. New Jersey BB-16
by Quintin Trammell • Kit #4-192 • 1/350 Scale
Overview
This Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale model kit of U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-16) is crafted for historical accuracy and advanced detail. The kit is supplied unassembled so you can finish it to your own standards.
What’s Included
- Full resin hull
- Resin parts and fittings
- Photo-etch detail parts
- Complete printed instructions
- Decals for all the ships in its class
Important Notes
- Model arrives brand new and uncompleted — if the product photo shows a completed example, it is for reference only.
- Model kit does not come with a display stand.
- All models include excellent customer support and free replacement parts — no questions asked.
Brief History
USS New Jersey (BB-16) was a Virginia‑class pre-dreadnought battleship of the early 20th century that served with the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Built in the first decade of the 1900s, she spent her career on fleet exercises, training and coastal‑defense duties, and provided convoy and training support during World War I. Like many pre‑dreadnoughts, she was retired and disposed of under postwar naval reductions.
Approximate Model Length
Virginia‑class pre‑dreadnoughts like BB‑16 had an overall length of roughly 435 feet. At 1/350 scale, that corresponds to about 14.9 inches (≈37.8 cm), rounded to the nearest tenth. Exact kit length can vary slightly depending on the reference length the kitmaker used and any added bowsprits or overhangs.
Recommended Reading
For further historical context and reference photos, consult naval history texts and class monographs covering U.S. pre‑dreadnoughts and the Virginia‑class battleships.
