Academy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits

Academy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits

Compare Academy carrier subjects from WWII and later naval aviation. The ship name, hull number and scale identify the subject, while the flight deck and island give the display its focus.

Choose the subject and scale

Read the complete subject name and Academy kit number before selecting a version. A unit, production type or named edition can change which references and paint scheme you need. Compare the scale with the rest of your planned display and check the individual listing for any stated special features.

At the workbench

Lay out flight-deck markings and color breaks early. Work in deck and island subassemblies where the instructions allow, and check alignment along the hull before adding fine details.

Explore this range

• Academy USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway 1/700 Scale Model Kit
• Academy USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition 1/700 Scale Model Kit
• Academy USS Enterprise CVN-65 1/600 Scale Model Kit

Plan the finish and supplies

Start with the instructions and a list of the colors, tools and materials needed for this kit. Dry-fit the main parts, then prepare a test sample of the intended finish. Keep delicate details accessible through painting and leave their final installation until the assembly sequence calls for them.

Related Academy collections

• Academy Ship Model Kits
• Academy Jet Aircraft Model Kits
• Academy WWII Aircraft Model Kits

Return to the full Academy model kits, explore Aircraft Carriers or find finishing supplies in Paint Store and Tools & Supplies.