Hi, been contemplating doing this IOWA class BB in my stash of kits.

It's 1/200 scale - so it's quite the colossus.

I've also that 1/350 NEW JERSEY Tamiya kit that I did a while back.

I'm wondering how much extra paint will be required on the 1/200 scale build?

My simple brain has worked out that the new model is 1.75 times larger than the Tamiya model. But, I'm really unsure I'll really use 1.75 times more paint and how much extra paint I need - the last thing I need is to run out of paint half way through painting it.

Are there mathematical formulas out there that tell me this?

I've read concerning reports how much time and paint is required to build these 1/200 scale monsters!

I generally do 2 - 3 coats.

Many thanks.