{"title":"Academy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose the subject and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the workbench\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore this range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd14229\"\u003eAcademy USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway 1\/700 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd14224\"\u003eAcademy USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition 1\/700 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd14400\"\u003eAcademy USS Enterprise CVN-65 1\/600 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan the finish and supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Academy collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-jet-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Jet Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy WWII Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eAircraft Carriers\u003c\/a\u003e or find finishing supplies in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ePaint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acd14229","title":"Academy USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway 1\/700 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway 1\/700 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway to your workbench in 1\/700 scale. The Yorktown carrier subject centers the display on a long flight deck, island and aircraft operating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the deck painting and markings before adding small fittings. Keep the flight-deck edges clean and check alignment against the hull centerline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/700 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the hull, deck and upperworks as a sequence of subassemblies where the instructions allow. Paint hard-to-reach areas before installing adjacent fittings. Use the kit marking guide for the intended ship and period, then check the finished assembly along its centerline before adding the last delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: USS Yorktown CV-5 Battle of Midway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD14229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912254160970,"sku":"ACD14229","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/1700-academy-uss-yorktown-cv-5-aircraft-carrier-plastic-model-kit-1770539.jpg?v=1793907808"},{"product_id":"acd14224","title":"Academy USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition 1\/700 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition 1\/700 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition to your workbench in 1\/700 scale. The Enterprise carrier subject puts the emphasis on the hull, flight deck and island arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out deck markings before adding small fittings. Check the island’s position against the deck centerline and keep the larger painted areas smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/700 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKit features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulti-Color Parts (MCP) edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the hull, deck and upperworks as a sequence of subassemblies where the instructions allow. Paint hard-to-reach areas before installing adjacent fittings. Use the kit marking guide for the intended ship and period, then check the finished assembly along its centerline before adding the last delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: USS Enterprise CV-6 Modeler’s Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD14224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: MCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912261861450,"sku":"ACD14224","price":50.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/acy14224.jpg?v=1793907937"},{"product_id":"acd14400","title":"Academy USS Enterprise CVN-65 1\/600 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy USS Enterprise CVN-65 1\/600 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings USS Enterprise CVN-65 to your workbench in 1\/600 scale. The Enterprise carrier subject puts the emphasis on the hull, flight deck and island arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out deck markings before adding small fittings. Check the island’s position against the deck centerline and keep the larger painted areas smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/600 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the hull, deck and upperworks as a sequence of subassemblies where the instructions allow. Paint hard-to-reach areas before installing adjacent fittings. Use the kit marking guide for the intended ship and period, then check the finished assembly along its centerline before adding the last delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: USS Enterprise CVN-65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD14400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912263401546,"sku":"ACD14400","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/Academy-USS-Enterprise-CVN-65-Model-Parts-Warehouse-731_7b06787b-8b41-43d6-8643-e2032e61d9d5.jpg?v=1793907953"},{"product_id":"acd14213","title":"Academy USS Nimitz CVN-68 1\/800 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy USS Nimitz CVN-68 1\/800 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings USS Nimitz CVN-68 to your workbench in 1\/800 scale. The Nimitz carrier subject uses a long flight deck and island to define a modern naval display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMap out the deck markings and color breaks early. Keep the hull and deck straight during assembly and add delicate fittings after the main finish work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/800 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the hull, deck and upperworks as a sequence of subassemblies where the instructions allow. Paint hard-to-reach areas before installing adjacent fittings. Use the kit marking guide for the intended ship and period, then check the finished assembly along its centerline before adding the last delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: USS Nimitz CVN-68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD14213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912263827530,"sku":"ACD14213","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/Academy-USS-Nimitz-CVN-68-was-kit-1439-Model-Parts-Warehouse-105_911a40ac-a6f9-4027-a0ae-a6fbee38e7b8.jpg?v=1793907962"},{"product_id":"acd14210","title":"Academy USS Kitty Hawk 1\/800 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy USS Kitty Hawk 1\/800 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings USS Kitty Hawk to your workbench in 1\/800 scale. The Kitty Hawk carrier subject offers a long flight deck and island layout for a modern naval display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan deck markings before fitting small details. Check the hull centerline and flight-deck edges throughout assembly to keep the ship straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/800 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the hull, deck and upperworks as a sequence of subassemblies where the instructions allow. Paint hard-to-reach areas before installing adjacent fittings. Use the kit marking guide for the intended ship and period, then check the finished assembly along its centerline before adding the last delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: USS Kitty Hawk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD14210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Carrier Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912266809418,"sku":"ACD14210","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/Academy-USS-Kitty-Hawk-was-kit-1444-Model-Parts-Warehouse-684_4d542985-3662-487e-a2df-4914e6c31873.jpg?v=1793908023"}],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/collections\/academy-aircraft-carriers.oembed","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}