I wonder why , when I see so many Cessna 172 and 182 planes both in the air and always parked at our airport, there are so few nice arf models available for less that $5oo.? I could be wrong, because I would like to find a nice scale or 40-=60 size.


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Bill

You're kidding right? The Skylane and the Cub are the most modeled airplanes in the history of modeling.

http://www.cmpairplane.com/scale/Cessna%20140Size.html

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUW98&P=0

Yak

The Cub is a cult unto itself, but I can see the issue with Cessnas. About the only good quality Cessna model I can think of is the H9 ARF, and that is larger than 60 size. The CMP new version has an unfortunate paint scheme that looks more like an "aero toy" than a scale model, also larger than 60 size. There really is not a lot out there that I think would qualify as a "nice" scale 40 - 60 size.

Ive never seen one ( 182) at our field and believe me , most everything else shows up regularly.

There are two Cessna in the 40 size available from the China model companies.

How about Cessna 120/140 170,180 or 195's. Give me the classic taildraggers anyday. The only reason to fly 172's is to move into something else.

Oh my gawd. You MUST be kidding, right? [sm=lol.gif]


Here's a Cub that will fly on a 60:
http://www.balsausa.com/kits/kit.htp?id=23&shopperid=

Little bigger:
http://www.balsausa.com/kits/kit.htp?id=18&shopperid=

Here's a 40 size ARF:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLWH2&P=ML

And a Kit:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJ568&P=ML

Another kit:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDJC6&P=ML

ARF:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHEM2&P=7

Another ARF:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHEM1&P=7

Another Kit:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJ569&P=7

ANOTHER Kit:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFF96&P=7

But Wait--here's yet ANOTHER kit of the Cub:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBDF1&P=7

Hang on--think I found ANOTHER Cub kit:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFG00&P=7

Not done yet:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMUL8&P=7

Oh look! Here's another Cub:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUJ23&P=7

And the Cessna:

Here's one:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUW98&P=ML

Another Cessna:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHU91&P=ML

And yet another Cessna:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHU91&P=7

Thats just from Tower and Balsa USA. I'm quite positive that if you look around a bit you'll find more.

Here ya go:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/newenblj3pic.html

And another:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/suj3picub.html

Shall we go on?

Here ya go:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/suj3picubarf.html

How about this one:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/16scnigasj3p.html

How many of these do you wanna see?

http://www.nitroplanes.com/ce182sk40.html

Another:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/arfce182arfs.html

Couple more--just for giggles:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/rarecorc4cha.html

Another:
http://www.americanpioneerhobbies.com/piper.html

Cub:
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=72

ANOTHER Cub:
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=71

Another Cub:
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=25

And ANOTHER Cub:
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=70

My fingers are tired, but here ya go:
http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=120

Another one:
http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=301

A Cessna:
http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...products_id=59


I'd say that's more than enough Cubs and Cessnas for you to choose from.

rcpilet

Thats an impressively fast and thorough compilation of examples. (whew!)
Just thought I would recall the original commentary.

But only a few Pipers....OTHER than Cubs....

I am officially a tool. [sm=red_smile.gif]

I read the second post by Yak 18 and went on a rampage to find every CUB and Cessna I could locate.

Seams the original poster only wanted to talk about the Cessna. And here I was posting a link to every Cub known to man. [sm=red_smile.gif]

Ah well, plenty of the Cessnas in the list too.

Anyone wanna build a Cub? [sm=lol.gif]

You forgot the cubs available from The World Models. And don't forget the new Cessna from RC Guys. They've even got a great Cessna video. There are many, many choices for these two planes out there. Some quality...some not.[&o]

http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/products/search.php

http://www.rcguys.com/cessna.htm

Okay, World Models is Airborne models...didn't realize that. But look at that Cessna! What a beauty! Hangar 9 used to have a so-so quality 40 sized Cessna but morphed it into a beautiful, QUALITY large scale model. I know 'cause I have both. Later version much better.

The only quality model out there is the Great Planes model from Towers in the 40 sized variety. I'd spend $$ on that. My final .02 worth.

Thanks for the info

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The majority of us buy models that reflect the desires and personality of our alter ego (fighter pilot, aerobatics expert, etc.). Just what fantasy would the 182 fulfill? <G>


Ed Cregger

Joining the "Mile High" club???? [sm=lol.gif]