02Feb13 - Argus Visual Model update

Still plugging away and getting a little closer each day. 

Rob

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

More screen shots ... new Fuselage Argus for FS2004

I'm getting pretty happy with this new effort. I've struggled with this fuselage for years. It's very complicated and the tool used to make it can't easily handle such a unique project. Luckily, I used to make simulator models for a living...it helped!

So..what's first? RCAF? CAF? Mark 1 or 2?????

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

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

Maritime Proving and Evaluation Unit (MPEU)

Click on the image for a larger verison

Here's an example from MPEU. This unit was tasked to evaluate new systems proposed for the Argus.

Taken from a 1976 photo (courtesy William Burns of the EXCELLENT CanMilAir decals), this aircraft has had the Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) gear removed. Notice the tail stinger is absent on the aircraft. Also noteworthy is the temporary fairings on the 18 foot weapons bays and the MPEU symbol on the tail (an Arctic Tern).

I waited all YEAR as a young boy to see the Argus up close at the annual CFB Summerside Open House and Airshow. One year in particular found MPEU tasked to support the Open House with a Static bird. No tail stinger? I was shocked...but I got over it! LOL

~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