robvulcan Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) I may have asked this before. But I don't think so. Does anyone produce a 1/72 Cessna 152 or similar. I have a 1/48 Cessna 150. I once had lessons In G-BISB and wish to make a model of it but no photos are available. I am unsure if there are any external Differences between the 150 and 152. I would even be interested in 1/144 but I bet there is nothing for that. Cheers Rob Edited September 9, 2015 by robvulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Years before there was a kit from ARII and /or EIDAI from Japan in 1:72 scale. Here is one with different markings https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/16181518094/in/dateposted/ modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that it surprises me there are not more kits of this nature they are pretty little planes and a familiar sight to us all Edited September 9, 2015 by robvulcan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Does this help re external differences? http://www.cessna150-152.com/faqs/models.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Nope, there was never a Cessna 150/152 model, only a C-172 as pictured above. Tony PS even the 1/48 version is a mish-mash of different model years, but it's close Edited September 9, 2015 by Tony Edmundson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Does this help re external differences? http://www.cessna150-152.com/faqs/models.htm Thanks very much for that I can see modelling accurately would require photos. Will just make whatever as is. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Venables Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Does anyone produce a 1/72 Cessna 152 or similar. I have a 1/48 Cessna 150. AZ Models have had a 1/72 scale Cessna 150 listed in their "future releases" for a few years. It was supposed to be released late last year, but it is still awaited. I recall seeing a discussion on another forum sometime in the last few months in which AZ Models indicated it is definitely coming but is still in development at this stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 AZ Models have had a 1/72 scale Cessna 150 listed in their "future releases" for a few years. It was supposed to be released late last year, but it is still awaited. I recall seeing a discussion on another forum sometime in the last few months in which AZ Models indicated it is definitely coming but is still in development at this stage. That is great news thanks I hope it bears fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Rob, off the top of my head the main external difference is the engine cowling, which is more open on the 150. Most flying school aircraft have no wheel spats (so you can marvel at the bald tyres and worn brakes) Interiors are ALL different (don't think I've seen 2 the same). If you want it to look authentic, it needs to look like it's been slowly falling apart since 1970... Shout when you have a kit and I'll sort you out some detail photos. Or toddle down here and get Kim to take you on an aerobatic lesson in G-BIMT. Edit: 150 Cowl vs 152 Cowl Edited September 11, 2015 by Kirk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I was only thinking about one of these last night!! Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I was only thinking about one of these last night!! Dermot Did you think about this one? Would make an impressive static model... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Looking forward to the AZ Models kits when they arrive (I think the rest of my flying club is too ) I took some photos for the AZ team when the project was first mooted - take a look here. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Rob, off the top of my head the main external difference is the engine cowling, which is more open on the 150. Most flying school aircraft have no wheel spats (so you can marvel at the bald tyres and worn brakes) Interiors are ALL different (don't think I've seen 2 the same). If you want it to look authentic, it needs to look like it's been slowly falling apart since 1970... Shout when you have a kit and I'll sort you out some detail photos. Or toddle down here and get Kim to take you on an aerobatic lesson in G-BIMT. Edit: 150 Cowl vs 152 Cowl Thanks very much and it would be wonderful to continue flying lessons. I could not afford it though I bet. Its Ironic only last night the mrs said I should get flying lessons then we can fly all over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Cool kit for sure but I'd be after 1/72 myself! Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Note that the nose on a Cessna 150 changed throughout the years and has a few differing shapes. The 1/48 kit has a pre-71 shape as is the pic showed in post #9. from '71 until the 152 entered the market in '78, the cowling then featured the dual side openings. The cowling changed slightly for the 152 due to the change from Continental power to Lycoming power. Lots of pics on Airliners.net will show the changes by year. ps and then there's the landing gear change from spring to tubular steel in '71 Tony Edited September 11, 2015 by Tony Edmundson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks folks. Does anyone have any photos of G-Bisb sadly she crashed I hear. I'd love to see Her again. I have a 1/48 Minicraft 150 here think I will build as is to wet my appetite for this sort of aircraft. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP42 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Slight thread hijack by 20. Considering the Cessna '172' is the most produced aircraft in the world (I think?), it's incredible to think there's no mainstream kit in 1:72. I'd love one as I fly in such a beast quite frequently and a model of it would be great. With the right decals and box art I'm sure Airfix might like to make one as a stocking filler, it would be a slow burn but steady seller as far as I can guess (I know sod all but I can hope -based on the number of 172 owners). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Suds Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Rob, can't help with the model request but wonder if you'd like to peruse a couple of web sites. http://www.wikiwand.com/de/Cessna_150/152 http://www.airliners.net/photo/Born-to-Fly/Cessna-152-II/1027661/L/ YouTube video, and others that may interest you. Apologies if you have already seen this stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Cheers all info welcome I too am shocked there are not more models of small commercial aircraft as they are a common site to us all, interesting subjects and a nice size to build up a decent collection and make up dios with. In 1/72 they would be great to use with 1/76 00 and H0 model rail items flying over the layout. I understand the pit varies in detail colours are something I need to pick. Along with schemes I have no idea if there are after market for the 1/48 minicraft 150 or if there are easy schemes to replicate. Plain white maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 The major difference as stated is the cowl when the 152 changed to the Lycoming. 152's also had the longer fin dorsal fairing which was also fitted to the 150 L/M. The 152 is 2" longer at 24' 1". John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelbear Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 In addition to the previously mentioned changes: The switch from flat to tubular steel for the landing gear increased the track from 6'6" to 7'6". The wheel pants for the 152 are the same as on the late model 150's which are quite different to the earlier types. The 150M and 152 models have a 6" increase in the height of the fin and rudder. The wingtips can also vary. 150s and 152s can have the 'conical cambered wingtips' which to me seem more common but they can also have the earlier more 'conventional' wingtip. I've seen pictures of the same 152 with both at different times in its life so I presume they are interchangeable. The Continental engine of the 150s has twin exhaust pipes whereas the Lycoming of the 152 has a larger, single exhaust. There are also a few different options for wheels as well. As always, check your photos/references if you can for the plane you want to build then build it as you want to build it. I've seen a 1/72 Cessna 150 by Czech Master Resin mentioned on scalemates.com but haven't found it anywhere else on the net. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarage Vee Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The relative lack of 1/72 GA types has long been lamented (there was an extensive list compiled on here a while back I believe?). It seems that a fair number would be interested in them. I suppose the lack is related to the paucity of models of standard road cars too, they are not seen by manufacturers as suitably glamourous to be big sellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks for the help. I hope we do start to see just a trickle at least of Cessna and Light aircraft etc. I know 1/72 is small but thats the point with all the 1/72 stuff available its easy to forget how bit they are and how small a cessna is. Perhaps some civilian duo kit like dogfight double for civilian aircraft would be nice. Say a Cessna and a micro light in 1/72 or a Leer Jet and Glider. I think the odd kit of something more familiar would break up a range nicely. I would buy it I bet a fair few others would but how many is the question. I imagine it would be good impulse buy kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I suspect that the problem is that a 1:72 C152 may have a tiny fraction of demand shown for yet another Spitfire. Also, fabulous as they are (don't get me wrong - I too want to make a model C152), I find it hard to argue against those who find them pig-ugly as compared with, say, Rutan designed general aviation aircraft. Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I suspect that the problem is that a 1:72 C152 may have a tiny fraction of demand shown for yet another Spitfire. Also, fabulous as they are (don't get me wrong - I too want to make a model C152), I find it hard to argue against those who find them pig-ugly as compared with, say, Rutan designed general aviation aircraft. Kirk Well The Spitfire I also love and it is clear that is very popular and always will be but its so popular its one of the kits that should go toward paying for the still justifiably popular enough to sell kits of. Not much in the Aviation world compares with spitfires on popularity level. But some of us in younger Generations remember Cessna's and have a similar fondness. Surely its just as important an airframe in a different manner for peace time. Its certainly as significant as a great many other subjects. I mean if they can make the Blom Voss which few people have heard of or likely care for Cessna must surely fit be worth kitting I could be wrong. This world sure seems so mad at the moment I find it hard to understand what goes through some peoples heads. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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