Wee Canadair Argus

McColm · September 03, 2014, 03:14:19 PM

Can't wait to see that.

The Rat · September 03, 2014, 05:58:50 PM

Quote from: kitnut617 on September 03, 2014, 06:24:32 AM
Quote from: The Rat on September 02, 2014, 08:11:06 PM
I took a load of pics of the Trenton Argus a couple of weeks ago, Kit Spackman was asking for some. But they're close-up detail shots, don't think they'll be much use for the scale you're doing. But if you want any, I'll post them.

Actually, I think that was me Dave, I've got a 1/72 one on the go --

cheers,
Robert

Okay, two guys with 'kit' in their name and I go all to pot. PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send them off.

Captain Canada · September 04, 2014, 01:48:54 AM

I'll have to check those out Robert. Even just the u/c and props as the rest could be fudged. I saw somebody on the net who made one from a DC-6 I think !

kitnut617 · September 04, 2014, 05:43:16 AM

I got the Santos kit out of Toronto Todd, from a store called Aviation World. Got a Calquin at the same time too (Argentinian radial Mosquito look-a-like). I know the Execuform kit is available (US$48 as of my February 2012 catalogue) so could be a bit more now. It's as basic as the Santos kit so I've heard, Alvis has got hold of one.

Captain Canada · September 04, 2014, 07:03:11 AM

Holy is that landing/ prop set ever expensive ! Buddy says he sells out as soon as he gets them tho.

kitnut617 · September 04, 2014, 07:13:23 AM

Yeah! well now you'll understand my comment earlier about the family jewels -----

The parts were made from original Bristol drawings of the u/c gear and looking at photos I have of the RW gear they look spot on. My friend Steve Gardner had taken a whole bunch of photos of them and then sent them to me, my plan was to have a go at making my own sets --- now I don't need to ---

What I need to do now is find a suitable donor kit for some engine nacelles --- although all I really need to do is build the lower air intakes correctly. Another build I'm planning is a Bristol Type 175MR, apart from the forward fuselage starting from just behind its cockpit, it's all Argus --

Captain Canada · September 04, 2014, 07:32:32 AM

Yes they do look nice.....and I'm tempted ! Just not right now. Too much other stuff to daydream about

Captain Canada · September 05, 2014, 08:47:41 PM

Puit some paint on er tonite.....watercolour as that's all I could find up here. Looks rather RAF at the moment....might stay that way !

Captain Canada · September 08, 2014, 01:55:14 PM

See ? I told you she looked decidedly British ! Since I can't paint the plastic, and I only have a grey instead of silver.....

I might try and make some spinners and wee props and make the turbine example on the paper. But I am running out of time here.

The Rat · September 08, 2014, 06:09:57 PM

AWESOME!

Captain Canada · September 08, 2014, 07:04:24 PM

Thanks Rat ! She turned out rather well as a 'proof of concept'. With a slightly larger piece of balsa and the correct measurements, plus a few more tools and some smaller rod to do the gear, I think she will look quite nice !

Captain Canada · September 09, 2014, 05:06:43 AM

Our job is delayed again.....ugh. So hopefully get some work done on those props today ! May try using wire or cutting them out of styrene....but that will be tough ! Maybe sand the sheet I have thinner first ?

The Rat · September 09, 2014, 06:39:06 AM

If you're cutting tiny strips of thin plastic, you might want to try nail clippers. I managed to find a set that have straight edges, makes the job a bit easier. If the pieces are very short, as I suspect yours will need to be, you could get away with curved ones.

Captain Canada · September 09, 2014, 11:31:27 AM

Ya little curved scissors might be the way to go ?! They'd put a wee bend in the prop blade as well. Hmmmm......

NARSES2 · September 10, 2014, 07:37:24 AM

That is truly impressive Capt

Almost as much so as your eyesight