Latest CP-107 Argus painting - 10711

Sidetracked this week with a different Argus project. 10711 from VP407 "Demon" Squadron heads Southward past the Comox (British Columbia) Glacier circa 1970. This is an original 18x30 Acrylic painting on hardboard. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.

Hope you like it.

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

More work on Argus nose section and seat

Take #2 --- Sunday 24 Oct 2010


Hi folks,

Yes, it's been awhile but the weather is getting chilly so...I'm back at at again. This time it's the plexiglass nose and seat, etc. I'm also finishing up the Polar Bear motif that some argus aircraft received when assigned to Northern Patrols (NORPATS). Feel free to let me know what you think. Anyone have any Argus pics to share?

Send to planesandtrains@gmail.com if you do.

I also welcome any comments you have on the nose section to make it better.

Thanks for visiting!


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

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

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

CP-107 Argus - Top View

For the interested...I now have items listed at www.ebay.ca ...
... just search for CP-107 Argus or Look for "Item number: 280388110970"

Here's my latest effort, complete with the obligatory Oily grime the CP-107 was world famous (infamous?) for all over the wings! Look about right?

Keep watching for (frequent?) updates.

BTW...In the interest of true accuracy, I really, really need a close-up shot of the VP415 Swordfish as it was painted on the tails of Summerside aircraft. Got a good clear photo of the tail? Can you help????

Printed out the ill-fated 20727 and MPEU 10728 profiles today for the first time. They're looking good to me.

***NOTE***
Made-to-Order profiles will be available for purchase very soon. Stay tuned.

~Rob

CP-107 Argus 10717 - 449 Squadron

Here's a rare bird indeed. It is a representation of 717 in 449 (Unicorn) Markings. This Squadron was responsible to train new CP-107 crews on the Argus from 1968 until about 1975(?). This unit's Heraldic Crest featured a Unicorn's head against a Forest Green circular background. The propeller spinners were painted dark green to match the Green in the Heraldic Crest. I believe that Mark2 Argus 10740 also had this marking scheme...but I'm not 100% sure. I have seen a photo of 717 painted this way.

Special thanks to Bill at CanMilAir decals for the Canadian Armed Forces Block lettering. BTW - If you have one of the 1/144 Welsh Models' Argus, CanMilAir decals has excellent decal sets to make your aircraft look it's very best!

~Rob

The one that started it all ... Argus 733

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I was about 5 when I remember seeing 20733 painted like this in the Summerside Journal-Pioneer newspaper advertising the Summerside Air Force day. I was HOOKED! Who wouldn't be? A lot of neat visual stuff is featured on this profile depicting 20733 in about 1964. It was still new...and so was I!

~Rob

Argus Update - New nose and more accurate details

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OK...if you're like me, the empty glass nose section has been bugging you. The above shot features the latest round of updates. We have the clear nose lookout position occupied by your favoride crew member! Check it out against the inset older nose for reference. Corrections have been made to all drawings.

I also just realized the fuselage flash was 33 degrees vice 30 degrees...that too is now corrected. The Routine Nav window has been moved slightly forward as well.

When I started this project, I knew it would be time consuming but I never realized just how much! In for a penny...in for a pound I guess 'cause I'm not turning back now! Damn the torpedoes!

Rob

Joining the Pattern

OK, so this one is back lit too, but not TOO bad! CP-107 Argus Mark 1, T/N 10710 shares the pattern with another Argus on Rwy 26 in Greenwood, Nova Scotia. It's about suppertime and the sun is heading West as 710's crew enjoys some nice clear Blue skies, now that the storm has passed. Do you like the Blues and Greens in this one? How about the sun glint light off the cockpit area? This painting went to Kathy Leblanc's father for Christmas a few years back. She tole me he insisted on opening this gift first! He put all other gift unwrapping on hold until he went to his workshop, got his tools out and hung the painting on the wall! Now THAT's another Argus lover if you ask me! LOL.

~Rob