Help with a battleship’s paint scheme

Howdy folks,

I am painting the USS New Mexico in July of 1943, at the “Battle of Pips”, right before the Kiska invasion. I cannot find any photos of her during the Aleutian campaign, and was wondering how she was painted. I found a little information, but not specific to around this date.

I believe I came to the conclusion she was the dark gray color, and did not have her dazzle paint scheme she had in 1944-45. However, I am second guessing myself.

would anyone know of any sources to find this information out?

Thanks for your help as always friends !

 

She was in Measure 21(overall #5-N Navy Blue on vertical surfaces, and #20B Deck Blue on horizontal surfaces).

Photographic references from November 28, 1942 thru December 7, 1943 can be found in...
"Warship Pictorial #18: USS New Mexico BB-40" by Classic Warships Publishing.

 

Well, looks like I have some re-painting to do…. Could have been worse though. Thank you Takao, you are always a big help!

 

I so happen to have a 1/1200 scale model of her in blue, but I don't have the deck blue. Oh well.

 

Darren, please post a picture of the final result. Your work is amazing and I'd love to have a print hanging in my den.

 

We don't make mistakes, just Happy accidents - Bob Ross.

 

Second that. Please post the finished painting.