Author Topic: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios  (Read 14114 times)

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Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« on: June 19, 2012, 11:53:34 PM »
This project/concept dates from more than 5 years ago http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,14387.0.html but model is not started yet. I know, I am so lazy!

At the end of this thread a Philippine (from Philip II, not from Philippine Islands) DORA is promised. After years,
that Dora became a Black AlbaDora.



There was a parallel project in this parallel world in our parallel forum http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,21400.0.html

Now a bit of History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tercio

In this last thread you could see why BLACK:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Uebergabe_von_Breda.jpg
In this famous painting, Spanish generals are in the right side, wearing black which was fashion in spanish society of the time, deeply marked by religion.

You can also compare dressing in Queen Elizabeth I and King Philip II
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Darnley_stage_3.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Portrait_of_Philip_II_of_Spain_by_Sofonisba_Anguissola_-_002b.jpg
« Last Edit: June 19, 2012, 11:56:51 PM by ysi_maniac »

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2012, 02:22:10 AM »
Can't wait to see this one finished!!!
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2012, 10:46:57 PM »
 Seeing the set of the wings in profile make me think this is going to be a very neat looking bird! Great
 name for a fighter, too!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2012, 11:10:10 AM »


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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2012, 11:21:48 AM »
Wow!!!  :)
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 11:38:29 AM »
You've peaked my interest!  I'm not sure what to think yet but it looks awesome, please continue  8)
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 02:25:19 PM »
You've peaked my interest!  I'm not sure what to think yet but it looks awesome, please continue  8)

I'm with Cliffy B. 
Like the combination.  Kind I would like to have thought of and built.  Flow of lines between airplane types is working well.

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 04:01:55 PM »
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2012, 11:37:12 PM »
Yes, the point is that the section behind Dora's cockpit is just the same as the Albatros' at air intakes level. I do not know why.

Another reflection: I think that the Czech region in which Aero Aircraft are manufactured was preferently Catholic after Protestant Reformation. Am I right?

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2012, 11:56:28 PM »
Carlos, you sir are a kit surgeon first class!

That's one incredible concept which is showing some magnificent execution!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2012, 10:15:42 AM »
Gutsy build Carlos and it looks great!  :)

Another reflection: I think that the Czech region in which Aero Aircraft are manufactured was preferently Catholic after Protestant Reformation. Am I right?

Not really, Bohemia can be viewed as the staging ground for the later Reformation. Jan Hus was from Prague. After his burning, five crusades were launched to try to suppress the Hussite revolution. They failed and Catholicism became a minority religion in Bohemia Moravia. The Compacts of Basle were signed to end the fighting between Hussite Bohemia and the Catholic Church.
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2012, 01:05:45 PM »
^^^^^
Thanks for your History lesson :)

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2012, 01:07:02 PM »
Some updates






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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2012, 01:21:40 PM »
Wicked!!!
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2012, 01:38:42 AM »
Collecting info:

Here you can see flag of Spanish ships: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Invincible_Armada.jpg
Here you can see that Murrey, Purple or Crimsom (you can choose the shade) was a frequent addition in old spanish uniforms. The Burgundy Cross on yellow background too: http://naricesrojas66.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/los-tercios-espanoles-un-tercio-era-una.html

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2012, 01:43:47 AM »
Keeps getting better!  :)
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2012, 10:03:13 AM »
What is this? :icon_ninja:



:-[ my fingerprint apart, :-[ Already corrected anyway. Bloody camera resolution! >:D
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2012, 06:12:46 AM »
You're making your own markings?

Wow that sets the bar high!

Fantastic!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2012, 04:36:26 PM »
Outstanding. :)
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2012, 10:15:59 PM »
Wonderful!!  :-*
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2012, 12:51:14 AM »
 Very cool!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2012, 02:30:10 AM »
The concept was totally incredible, but the finish is just amazing!!!

Most excellent, Carlos!

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2012, 03:20:19 AM »
SWEET dude!!!  Talk about different.  Seriously, I love it  8)  Great touch with the wooden prop, it looks so real how'd you do it?
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2012, 07:06:15 AM »
That looks great! I'm another fan of the wooden prop, neat work.

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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #25 on: August 19, 2012, 12:25:15 AM »
Now, THAT'S what I call modeling bravery!  Wow!  I can't remember, are those the decals I printed or did you go a completely new route?  Looks super!
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Re: Black AlbaDora in Spanish Air Tercios
« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2015, 01:20:44 PM »
They are yours.
I am again working in a pair of new project that will wear your decals.