Improving the Cessna 172P

Cessna 172 P

The standard Cessna 172 model modified with textures and interior and exterior coloring. There is also a discussion on the Flight Gear Forum on this topic:


Comparing the exterior of an actual Cessna 172 P with the Flight Gear model reveals some differences. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cessna_172_C-GDQG.jpg)

Improvements needed:

  • Re-create wing shape - inaccurate
  • Air intakes, radiator need to be added and cowl shape need to be changed
  • Windscreen too flat
  • Fuselage and tail section need rounded edges.
  • Landing gear is angled forwards too sharply
  • Details such as steps, pilot tube, landing lights, door handles, fairings, antennae, fuel caps need to be added.
  • Exhaust tube too short
  • Nose strut is uncompressed
  • Vertical stabilizer shape
  • Paint scheme needs to be neater, with sharper lines
  • Maximum depth of cabin occurs more rearward
  • Rear stabilizer and tail needs rounded edges
  • Seats are block - like, need to be rounded
  • A pilot needs to be added
  • Window pillars need to be thicker
  • Wheel shapes need to be smoother
  • Exterior needs oil and dirt marks
  • Instrument panel color
  • Instrument panel - replace with 3D instruments
  • Registration and tail art needs to be changed
  • Interior - controls, panels need to be improved, add door handles

Cessna 172 walk - arounds :


Model in .3ds format: materials for coloring, textures do not seem to work, file is not in readable text and individual parts cannot be animated as yet.