Hi Guys,
Andy,
You can call me "quick draw", as I seem to be the first to reply to your queries.......twice!
Here we go.......
If you wish to build the same Iowa Class ship in her original configuration, and in her final configuration, you could do any of these using only Tamiya's current 1/700 offerings:
Tamiya's brand new 1/700 Iowa in her original fit, and then build the Iowa as she appeared during the 80's using, (and converting), the Tamiya Modern New Jersey kit. Explanation to be dealt with separately.
Or......build Tamiya's 1/700 WWII Missouri in her original fit, (and finish), and convert the Modern New Jersey to the Modernized Missouri.
Or.......build Tamiya's Modern New Jersey, and convert the WWII Iowa to the New Jersey.
Or........Build the future release from Tamiya of the Modernized Wisconsin,(so I have heard). and then build the WWII Wisconsin from a converted, (easiest), to the WWII Missouri kit.
I have converted the Modern New Jersey to the Modern Missouri

here is the most noticable difference....which would also need to be done to the Iowa.....

I have built the WWII version of the Missouri...BUT...I did not build the Missouri in her FIRST COLOR SCHEME, (Ms32.....1944), but in her SECOND paint scheme..(Ms22...1945)..easier to paint.

There are a few other untouched differences that I am willing to share with you...after you have decided which ships to build...IF YOU DARE TO FALL HEAD---FIRST INTO THE IOWA PIT

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faithfully submitted, Tony Bunch