The USS Los Angeles was originally built in 1923 at the Zeppelin works in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and was the world's largest aircraft when first flown. Built for carrying 20 passengers, it was commissioned the USS Los Angeles in 1924 by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. The ship logged almost seven years of productive flights, and was utilized as an experimental ship for a variety of projects and training missions.

She was formally decommissioned at NAS Lakehurst, NJ in 1932 after 4,398 flying hours. Accomplishments included the development of the low-mast mooring system and pioneered the technique of the airplane-airship hook-up. No other rigid airship had a longer flying career. This Winston Classic kit of the famous USS Los Angeles ZR-3 results in a stunning 24" long display model. Plans for this model were originally penned over 30 years ago, and Megatech designers decided to "re-engineer" a kit to the standards of today's discriminating model builder.

Features like laser-cut lite plywood bulkheads, contest quality balsa, and formed plastic detail parts make this model simple to assemble for anyone with balsa kit building experience. Extra details like clear celluloid (to simulate rotating propellers) and black nylon string (for control linkage and antennas), and quality covering tissue result in a model you'll be proud to finish and display.

We may be "RC" Hobby Explosion, but we just couldn't resist featuring these incredible historical models made by Megatech. RC Hobby Explosion features the most Megatech on the web--even if some don't come with a transmitter. The Megatech USS Los Angeles Dirigible Kit is perfect for year-round fun. Get all your dirigible models and remote control products at big savings now at RC Hobby Explosion!