This is the Tamiya kit(s) of the New Jersey in it's 1968 fit. I had to use Missouri and New Jersey kits, as New Jersey had the 10 twin 5" mounts and other fittings not present on the updated New Jersey kit. A lot of kit modifying, some scratchbuilding, kit bashing, and GMM PE went into making New Jersey in 1968/69. I went aboard New Jersey in 68 and got a grand tour of the ship. I was a young Marine PFC going to Radio School at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, and took the liberty boat to see the New Jersey, berthed at North Island. A first class on the boat asked if I wanted to tour the ship with him, as he had a buddy on board. I quickly replied yes, and was treated to a great tour.

Yes, the inside of the forward quad 40mm tubs were in fact blue, as they were used for swimming pools.

USS Franklin D Roosevelt CV-42
Revell

GMM PE used and a variety of aircraft

USS Forrestal CVA-59
Revell

Modified to appear as it looked during its Viet Nam deployment prior to the fire and explosions, with a variety of aircraft