1/48 Monogram Cessna 185

Gallery Article by Ferdie Besseling on Sept 14 2010

 

Monogram Cessna 180 converted to a SAAF Cessna 185

Not much to say about the model, in my opinion really a goodie.  Had to do a couple of changes to get it to the 185.  Done the enlargement on the base of the vertical stabilizer and add the extra set of windows at the back. 

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The aircraft never carried the national flag but I add it for a bit more color.  The Cessna 185A was in service from 1962, the 185D from 1965 and the 185E from 1968.  As far as my knowledge goes, there is still one or two flying with the SAAF as well as at the Museum at Swartkop in Pretoria.  A lovely little aircraft all in all.

Enjoy the photos.

Ferdie Besseling

Photos and text © by Ferdie Besseling