Greetings all. Taking some time with family for the Summer. I'll get back at this project soon. This isn't a job for me. I'm keeping it fun.

Rob

10733 _trial ...

Textures progressing...this is a draft test of the LHS. Huge obstacles have recently been overcome. I know it's taking longer than I wanted to but I only have limited time these days for this. I WILL finish this initial model soon. Hope you like it.

Per Ardua!

Rob

Textures in progress...this stuff is driving me crazy!~ Your patience will be rewarded. Don't worry, the SARAH antennae are deleted already on the master model. This (initial) version represents the final configuration of the CP-107 Argus.

Rob

Click on the images for full sized screen grabs.

It's almost ready for textures now. Here's the latest set of images. See details in nose and tail stinger too. 2-D cockpit views, gauges (including the nose view) made by my friend - and former Argus Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator (AESOp) - Ron Hill.

~Rob

Argus for FS2004 - Update - Rudder and hinges

New rudder parts! ~Rob

2 Bell Emerg...or...ops normal!

Cowl flaps open on #2 here for a pretty standard landing! Note new plexiglass nose and Mk II radome. ~Rob

Argus MkII - FS2004/FSX Update

Nearly ready for textures.

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

Update - 12 Apr 12

Here's the latest. I used a new technique for an ultra-smooth roof line and eyebrow windows over the cockpit. Patience!

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

Canadair Argus for FS2004

So...I've decided to get back into simulation and revisit my (rather problematic to date) Argus Fuselage. Here's a screen shot from this morning's activity. This model is a BEAR which is why you've never seen anyone make a decent one yet. I've been studying this aircraft my whole life!~!



~Rob

NFB movie on the making of an Argus ...

http://www.nfb.ca/film/birth_of_giant/?ec=en20120316

This is NEAT! Thanks to my Uncle Harold for the link. I have this movie on VHS.

~Rob

Hello to my new blog followers!

Hi all,

Still playing around with all things Argus. Feel free to periodically check in. I may have a special deal on an original Argus painting to Blog followers shortly....anyone interested?

Rob~

10733 - Special markings for retirement

This was the final marking scheme for 10733. This aircraft's last operational flight with VP415 was on 11 Aug 1975 with Capt Chris Squire at the yolk.

My sincere thanks to Carl Pedersen for providing the reference photo of my favorite Argus (10733) resting at the scrapper at the Saskatoon Airport.

~Rob

Raw ... Wet .... POWER!

CP-107 from VP415 "Swordfish" Squadron (CFB Summerside) claws at the sky on a typically rainy night en route to an Atlantic patrol. This 18x30 inch piece would look great in your Den wouldn't it? Trouble is...it belongs to my wife!
So...isn't it time you ordered one for yourself?

Rob
MightyArgus@gmail.com

Playing with Photoshop....Argus in Wet Power!

This is a screenshot from FS2004 of the Argus Mk1 I produced. It's heavily Photoshopped to depict a Wet Power take-off in the rain at night. Memories!

Rob

Argus Mark 2 - 10742

Nice 'n' Grimy!

Rob

Flaps...

Trying to wrap my brain around THIS issue lately! OHMYGAWD this was TOUGH..but I do like the results! Comments?

Rob

Crests anyone? VP415 - Crew 1 ... The GROPERS

This was VP 415's Crew 1 Crest in the late 1970's; the "Gropers."

Toying around a few 415 crests...from my "home" Argus Squadron.
Each letter is a hand-made separate vector shape so, like all of my computer generated drawings, it's very labor intensive.

Why Crew 1? My Uncle, Harold G, was the TACCO ... so there's a little personal connection I suppose...and...the Groper is a neat fish! I understand this crest was deemed to be -ahem- "inappropriate" by the brass and it's use was disallowed...only to get re-approved later again! YA GOTTA LOVE THAT SPIRIT OF TRADITION PEOPLE!!!

Comments?

8^D

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