Improving the Cessna 172P

Cessna 172 P

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.