The Cessna 172 is a four-seat, single engine, high-fixed wing aircraft that has been in production since 1955.  Measured in terms of longevity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful mass-produced light aircraft in United States history.  The Cessna 172 equipped with a tricycle landing gear had as its predecessor the Cessna 170 tail-dragger.  The Cessna 172 has also been converted to carry floats instead of a conventional fixed landing gear and is a favorite among light aircraft sport pilots.  The rugged and versatile Cessna 172 (L-41 Mescalero) has also been manufactured for the United States Air Force and United States Army as a pilot training aircraft.  To date, the number of Cessna 172 (L-41) of all variants produced exceeds 43,000.  The Cessna 172 Sea Plane has a maximum level flight speed of 132 mph.  This older Cessna 172 Float Plane scaled model includes the following features: 1) Authentic colorful decals including registration number; 2) Clear plastic cockpit glass areas; 3) Detailed floats; 4) Display base molded in transparent blue tinted plastic; 5) Molded in white colored plastic; 6) Recessed panel lines; 7) Spinning propeller and 8) Illustrated assembly instructions.  The model box is in excellent condition.  Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions inventoried.