Hotrod 97 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I was going through the old collection and I found these. Two general aviation aircraft in need of restoration. Pretty sure they're a Piper Cherokee and Cessna Skyhawk, but not 100% sure about that. Can anyone tell me what they are and who made them? I have some more pics if needed. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) The "V" tail aircraft is a Beachcraft Bonanza not a "Piper Cherokee" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Bonanza The blue/white is a Cessna 150 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_150 Edited May 26, 2020 by Mark IV Spellink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) https://minicraftmodels.com/collections/private-aviation Been issued over years by a number of companies, in current catalog at Academy Beechcraft Bonanza V35A, and a Cessna 172. They do a floatplane 172, and a straight tailed Bonanza F33 as well, see link. Edited May 26, 2020 by keyser spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I concur that the Cessna is a 150, not a 172. Different airplane (though a definite family resemblance). About 30 years ago I started trying to convert one of these to an L-19, just because there was nothing else available to start with. Just as I was nearing completion on it, OF COURSE someone released a very acceptable L-19 kit. Happens every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Roberto Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: I concur that the Cessna is a 150, not a 172. Different airplane (though a definite family resemblance). About 30 years ago I started trying to convert one of these to an L-19, just because there was nothing else available to start with. Just as I was nearing completion on it, OF COURSE someone released a very acceptable L-19 kit. Happens every time! Alright then, the next time I wish someone would come out with a kit I'd like, I'll just have you start a conversion. Thanks Snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, El Roberto said: Alright then, the next time I wish someone would come out with a kit I'd like, I'll just have you start a conversion. Thanks Snake. That's how we finally got the AMT 1/48 A-20 Havoc. Friend of mine had just spent over a year working on a vacform when it was announced. Also, y'all can thank me for the reissue of the Revell '66 Impala. I just bought a couple restorable promos and original glue bombs on eBay. Oh well I think the AMT body is better shaped anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you all very much for the info. I know a good bit about military aircraft, but precious little about civilian planes. Your help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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