Tamiya 1/700 CV-3 Saratoga Aircraft Carrier 31713This is a 1 700 scale model of the U. S. Navy Aircraft Carrier CV 3 Saratoga. It's the longest ship to appear in the long running Tamiya Water Line Series. The Saratoga is a highly interesting subject. Launched in April 1925, the Sister Sara' was commissioned in November 1927 as an aircraft carrier. However, she was originally laid down as a battle cruiser and reclassified mid way through the manufacturing process. This explains features rather unique