The final image of this painting...

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I don't have a name for this painting yet but I'm open to suggestions. This is a depiction of CP-107 Argus Mark 1, 10712, in 407 "Demons" markings and Warm Yellow propeller spinners. There is a Winged Trident on the tail of this aircraft (the Squadron markings). The real aircraft is on display at 19 Wing, Comox, BC. It is 18" by 30" on 1/4" MDF. This piece was painted with Golden professional grade artist's Acrylics. The background was done in the new "Open" line, which has a longer drying time to permit improved wet-in-wet blending techniques. It also has a nice warming glaze applied to enhance color depth and quality. The aircraft was drawn over the top of the background (as usual) and painted in the regular Golden Acrylics. I hope you like it.

Like most of my art, this painting is available for sale. I ship worldwide. E-mail for a quote. Thanks.

~Rob

Painting progress photo...#2

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Here's the second installment of the 407 Demon painting. See if you can spot the differences...more to follow.

~Rob

New painting ... finally...

This time it's a VP407 "Demon" machine from CFB Comox, BC. Here's a shot during the blocking in stage. Man this stuff is fun!

More tomorrow.

~Rob

New CP-107 painting is in progress...

...working on a new CP-107 Mark 1 from 407 "Demon" Squadron, CFB Comox, BC. Here's the initial background to set the mood. More progress photos coming.

~Rob

Another Argus screenshot from FS2004

Short final!

~Rob

Canadair Argus for Microsoft Flight Sim FS2004?

I've always dreamed about having the CP-107 for Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004. It never came...so I made one! It has accurate R-3350 sounds (well...as accurate as I can find), animated split-fowler flaps, fully animated gear, opening Weapons Bays...and it only took thousands of hours to make! Still...it was fun...and now I should live in a Rubber Room!

~Rob

Take a look at THIS modelling! WOW!

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THIS guy has TALENT! These are in-progress photos on photobucket.com of a CP-107 Mk2 in 1/32 scale. Holy Crap this thing is BIG! It appears to be sitting on an IRONING BOARD!

~Rob

VP407 "Demons" Winged Trident - tail markings

One for the West Coast Argus fans! Like most of the other tail art, this is a vector image created in Adobe Photoshop from scratch using a great photo provided by Tom Hildreth. Thanks again, Tom.

~Rob

RCAF Mark 1 - 20720

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Here's a look at an RCAF Mk 1. This was the first Argus aircraft flown by 415 Squadron upon re-formation in 1961 at RCAF Station Summerside, PEI. Not doing much profile work these days...busy at the office...but I'll be back!

~Rob

10738 ... nose section details

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Here's a look at the front end, featuring the famous greenhouse nose of the CP-107.

~Rob

Small correction ...

Thanks to Mr. Lavoie for pointing this error out. So...is this about right?

Rob

10738

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This one is a VP415 machine. Not quite as clean as the 407 machine below...but still loveable...right??? This depicts 738 as I saw her at an airshow in the late 1970's at CFB Summerside while serving with the Swordfish Squadron. She retired out of Summerside in 1981.
I hope you like her.

~Rob

Back in action!

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Well, I finally have my new machine back from the shop (I needed 4Gb more RAM!) and I'm ready to create.

Here's one of 2 prints I have made for my new friend, Tom Hildreth. Thanks to Tom, I have been able to make accurate vector graphics of the 415 Sydney Swordfish, the 407 Sqn Winged Trident, and the 14 Wing Eagle diving motif.

Here's 10721 from VP407, Comox, British Columbia. They really kept their machines clean...according to Pte Dan McIsaac at least! LOL

~Rob

Argus 20733 - Detail

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Been waaaay too busy to tackle this these days, but here's another small sample.

~Rob

Greenwood Wing Aircraft Tail Markings

Here's the 404/405 Squadron Tail markings. (Once again, thanks to Tom H for the great photo assistance!)

~Rob

One good Tern deserves another...

Here's my latest little sub-project...the MPEU Arctic Tern. Once again, thanks to Tom for the help! 10728 is now available with this tail insignia as well.

~Rob

New 415 Swordfish

Thanks to a photo graciously supplied by Tom Hildreth, I have been able to make a more realistic 415 Sqn "Sydney" Swordfish as it was actually stenciled on the 415 Sqn machines. This one is from 10738.

~Rob

Argus 20733 - Final version - for sale

New prop spinners and a few details at the front of the aircraft have been corrected (SARAH AE, ASH-34 sensor and others).

This drawing is now available as an 11 x 17 inch print for $29.95 + $15 S+H. (Larger sizes are available upon request.) I accept PayPal or Canadian Bank or Postal Money Orders.

As well, I am now offering any Mark 1 or Mark 2 from this general era. You can choose this number style or the older ones. So, any tail number and any squadron in the Quad-reversing fuselage flash is available. All prints are made on 80 lb stock on Glossy paper, shipped flat in acid-free tissue and foam core board via Express Post to Canadian Addresses. international shipping is also available. (rob.a(at_symbol)airforceartdotcom with your enquiries)

~Rob

Reworked items on a 407 Argus

Reworked the prop spinners to beef them up. Thanks to Geoff Bennett for the constructive feedback. I actually have a 407 spinner in my possession, so I thought I'd better take a closer look. Yup...Geoff was 100% correct. My spinners WERE "anorexic!" I took a photo of the real deal and traced over the image in Adobe. Looking OK? What do you think?

~Rob
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10711 - Argus Mark 1 - 407 Demons!

Here's one for the West Coast Patrollers! 10711 sporting the snazzy 407 Demons winged trident. Like all the profiles, this one is custom made with very light weathering.

Rob