New Argus fuselage - Update - 15 April 2012

As you can see, I'm making progress...but this stuff can warp one's mind. It's complex...so bear with me.

~Rob

Argus Mark 2 - 10742

Nice 'n' Grimy!

Rob

CP-107 Mark1 10717 - chocked

Here's the Mark 1. Features include: Static propellers, Extended landing gear, wheelchocks, empty Nose Observers seat and gust locks enabled in ailerons.

Rob

20718 - ACU Argus

This Argus Mark 1, XV 718, the other Mark 1 assigned to the Argus Conversion Unit (ACU) in Greenwood. New Argus Aircrew learned their craft in either this aircraft or XV 719 (below), also from the ACU at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. The ACU painted their flags higher on the tail than all the other fleet for some unknown reason. Also, the fuselage roundel did not touch the Quad reversing flash like all other unit's Argus aircraft. XV 718 sported standard block Royal Canadian Air Force lettering. This is one of two aircraft -the other was 20719- I have seen (in photos) with Maritime Air Command non-standard lettering...Black with Red Shadowing.

Argus Conversion Unit - Greenwood, NS, "XV 719"

This one is interesting. This Argus Mark 1, XV 719, was from the Argus Conversion Unit (ACU) in Greenwood. New Argus Aircrew learned their craft in either this aircraft or XV 718, also from the ACU at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. The ACU painted their flags higher on the tail than all the other fleet for some unknown reason. Also, the fuselage roundel did not touch the Quad reversing flash like all other unit's Argus aircraft. XV 719 sported unique Royal Canadian Air Force lettering as well. It was Black with Red shadows! This aircraft as well as XV718 also has Maritime Air Command non-standard lettering...Black with Red Shadowing. 718 had the more standard RCAF lettering above the flash, unlike 719 that had lettering that broke the flash. As far as I know, 719 was the only aircraft to sport this type of RCAF lettering.

AETE Marked Bird 10724

This is based on a photo of 10724 under control of the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE). Note the famous test marking "X" on the vertical tail.

~Rob

More detail on the bare metal Argus...

More coming soon...

~Rob

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

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