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

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.

More detail on the bare metal Argus...

More coming soon...

~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

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

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

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