belcherbits Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I note that a few people have asked for references for the Argus. There is a very good hard cover book called 'The Canadair Argus', published by Bryler Publications in 2012. Hard to find these days, I have just spoken to the author, Cary Baker and he still has lots of stock. They are available through his shop (http://www.istcshop.ca/ ... look in the publications area) at a price of $Can 59.99 plus postage (which may vary depending on where you are). This is an excellent reference with lots of photos and markings information. I used this as a reference in the production of my decal sheet for the Argus (http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd34.htm). And as for those Aircraft in Miniature Argus kits, Hannants still has some, but don't wait too long ... I suspect they will sell out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 A few places to look are; International Air Power Review 00003 article Aerophile 02 03 article CFB Greenwood Aviation News 09 13 article phase out Flying Review 195910 article Flying Review 196005 article 3d Air Pictorial 197403 article 3d Wingspan 198509 photo roll out and all the finish and markings schemes are in ...... Royal Canadian Air Force, Aircraft Finish and Markings 1947 – 1968, Martin Slides 2003 Canadian Military Aircraft, Finish and Markings 1968 – 2004, Martin Slides 2004 Royal Canadian Air Force, Aircraft Finish and Markings 1947 – 1968 Volume 2, Martin Slides 2008 PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Are you sure about this link: http://www.istcshop.ca/ It takes me to a source for all kinds of firearms and "tactical gear." I don't see any "publications area." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 I have been in correspondence with the author, and that was what he said to do. I have raised this problem with him and when hw responds, I will post the correct link here. Sorry about that. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Patrick Martin said: A few places to look are; International Air Power Review 00003 article Aerophile 02 03 article CFB Greenwood Aviation News 09 13 article phase out Flying Review 195910 article Flying Review 196005 article 3d Air Pictorial 197403 article 3d Wingspan 198509 photo roll out and all the finish and markings schemes are in ...... Royal Canadian Air Force, Aircraft Finish and Markings 1947 – 1968, Martin Slides 2003 Canadian Military Aircraft, Finish and Markings 1968 – 2004, Martin Slides 2004 Royal Canadian Air Force, Aircraft Finish and Markings 1947 – 1968 Volume 2, Martin Slides 2008 PM Oh yes, not wanting to forget about Patrick Martin's books on markings, which are the bibles as far as I am concerned. Couldn't have made the decals without them. Mike B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 More on the Argus book. Spoke to the author, Cary Baker about where to order. He replied "For some reason the web site tabs don't scroll down far enough to show the publication tab. You have to go into Tactical Equipment. Then you'll see another scroll down menu for everything in that section to include publications. The Argus book is the last item listed on page 5. Here is the link if you want to pass it around: https://www.istcshop.ca/product-category/tactical-equipment/publications/page/5/ Unfortunately the online shop only accepts orders within Canada. If you know anyone outside of Canada that wants a copy then they would have to contact me directly at [email protected] and order one by email and pay with credit card over the phone." So there you have it. I followed that link, and it works, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob 2 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 The Argus book is available from a good many sources, bought mine from Indigo but Amazon also carries it. Excellent book on the Argus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 out of stock at all online sources, which is why I posted a link to an actual source. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I placed an order with ISTCSHOP a few days ago, they were indicating 62 copies in stock at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I just received my copy of ''The Canadair Argus'' and it truly is a great book, loaded with photo's, schemes. and stories. Many thanks to Mike Belcher for providing the links for purchasing this book, and to the authors, Major Cary Baker and Major Bert Campbell (both retired) for writing this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 it is an excellent book, wish I had it when I built my Argus. Got two more Gene Hooker ones to do. I was lucky and got mine from a bookstore in Charlottetown on vacation in 2012 and free shipping in my suitcase. Still something like $60ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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