Tamiya 31713 - 1/700 U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier CV-3 Saratoga Scale Model Kit  [31713]

Tamiya 1/700 scale CV-3 Saratoga U.S. Navy carrier model

The Tamiya 1/700 CV-3 Saratoga kit is a compact waterline model built for collectors and modellers seeking an accurate representation of a notable WWII carrier. It joins the Water Line Series, which is respected for correct scales and tidily rendered deck features.

Distinctive service background

Originally intended as a battle cruiser and launched in April 1925, Saratoga was converted to an aircraft carrier during construction. That history left her with characteristic elements like an enclosed bow and a large funnel. Saratoga saw substantial wartime action and survived major damage, including during the February 1945 Iwo Jima operations.

Features included in the kit

The kit shows Saratoga as she appeared at Iwo Jima and includes a two-part hull plus a single-piece flight deck extending from bow to stern for a neat silhouette. Scale Hellcat and Avenger aircraft are supplied to complement the ship model and add operational context.