Cessna 185 FloatplaneCessna 185 Floatplane model airplane. The Cessna 185 first appeared in 1961 as an evolutionary follow on to the popular 180. It's basically a beefed up 180 with a 260 horsepower fuel injected Continental IO 470. Adding 30 more horses to the proven design immediately won the attention (and affection) of charter operators needing additional power for floatplanes, high altitude flight, and heavy hauling. Mahogany Wood. Scale 1 24. Wingspan 18 1 2 inches,