The first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the Langley, was converted from the Jupiter coal carrier. The modification project began in June 1919 and was completed in March 1922, and appeared in active service in the U.S. Navy. It was the first actual aircraft carrier in the history of the U.S. military. As an aircraft carrier, the Langley conducted various tactical training and exercises, providing the U.S. Navy with experience in using aircraft carriers and many naval pilots.

In 1936, the Langley was converted into a seaplane carrier, designated AV-3. During the Pacific War, on February 27, 1942, the Langley was sunk by a Japanese land attack aircraft while carrying out a fighter jet mission to Java Island.

• Detailed hull is a one-piece part
• Detailed flight deck and hangar deck
• Extensive photo-etched details included
• Six P2Y included
• Complete ship and aircraft decal sets

• 1x 1/350 U.S. Navy AV-3 Seaplane (Aircraft) Carrier Scaled Plastic Model Kit

• Paint — Recommended by Tamiya:
  • X-7 Gloss Red
  • X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver
  • X-12 Gloss Gold Leaf
  • XF-2 Flat White
  • XF-1 Flat Black
  • XF-9 Flat Hull Red
  • XF-84 Flat Dark Iron
  • XF-85 Flat Rubber Black
  • XF-19 Flat Sky Grey
• Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, scissors & modelling knives