Barry [Archive] - PaperModelers.com

Zathros

11-21-2011, 05:40 PM

What a loss to the world. Such an honorable, close, loyal, caring, friend. I will miss him dearly. His friendship was something that when gained, made you feel good to the core of your being! God Bless him , his family, and all his friends, everywhere in the world!

Marco

11-21-2011, 05:47 PM

That is terrible news. My condolances to his family and friends.

FredZ KSAC

11-21-2011, 05:48 PM

I had the privilage to beta build Barry's Grumman Albatross. A fine gentleman who will be missed. RIP

Scott K

11-21-2011, 05:58 PM

Terrible news. I guess his flu was worse than we knew.

Rest In Peace, Barry. You will be missed.

Scott K.

cgutzmer

11-21-2011, 06:02 PM

Oh no :( this is very sad news indeed - he was not only a great model but a great person in every sense of the word. He will be sorely missed.
Chris

GreMir

11-21-2011, 06:03 PM

Rest in peace, you will be missed.....

Ron0909

11-21-2011, 06:04 PM

Barry was one of my first members when Rick and I had started Cardmodels.net. He was always a friend, very supportive and brilliant in his very own special 'Barry' way. I'm going to miss him (as are we all). See you in the Summerlands Barry where the weather is warm and the sea is never rough and the sun is always shining.

APA-168

11-21-2011, 06:08 PM

Wow, what a sad day for this community. We have lost one of our most prominent and prolific members. He left us with a wonderful legacy in the form of his many wonderful designs. His contributions will be greatly missed.

My sincerest condolences to his family and many friends.

peter taft

11-21-2011, 06:11 PM

This is one of those OMG moments.... i'm stunned to be honest. Why do all the GOOD guys have to up and leave. A very VERY sad day for one and all here on the forum. God Bless you Barry, and thoughts to those left behind.

Phil

11-21-2011, 06:33 PM

I will miss you Barry, salt and all. Rest in peace friend.

mchale

11-21-2011, 06:34 PM

he was a great designer he shared his grumman albatross and let me repaint and modify it I will miss him

Darwin

11-21-2011, 06:53 PM

This is horrible news...the forum will not be quite the same without him.

ct ertz

11-21-2011, 07:08 PM

Sadness. I hope his family is doing well under these trying times.

Gil

11-21-2011, 07:18 PM

I will truly miss Barry. Always the consummate gentleman and sparse of words he was the anchor that everyone respected.

This is terrible news indeed, and again, I will truly miss his presence...,

+Gil

3Turner

11-21-2011, 07:33 PM

Sorry to hear the news. He will be missed. RIP Barry.

Oldenburger67

11-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Oh my God,

my deepest regrets about his death.
My sincerest condolence to his family.
He was and He will ever be my idol in designing cardboard models.

I will sadly miss him.

Rest well dear Barry!!

One day we meet each other on the other side!

Thomas

hawkman67

11-21-2011, 07:41 PM

Oh Man!
Some very sad news indeed! I did not know him personally, but did know of him, and his wonderful, detailed ship models...
He will be greatly missed, and May He Rest in Peace!!
Respectfully, Jeff

Don Boose

11-21-2011, 07:52 PM

This is a terrible shock. Barry was a true gentleman, as well as a fine model builder. I had hoped to meet him some day and will keep happy memories of his models and his communications in the Forum.

Don

spgifford

11-21-2011, 08:12 PM

Thank you Barry for all that you have done for us as a friend and mentor.

You will be missed.

birder

11-21-2011, 08:27 PM

Oh dear, I can only agree with everyone else and miss Barry already..this is a sad day. Now will have to build one of his models to commemoriate our friend.

John Bowden

11-21-2011, 08:46 PM

Damn..............

NStarkel

11-21-2011, 08:58 PM

He'll be missed, hope his family is doing good.

cjwalas

11-21-2011, 09:02 PM

A gentleman and friend to all papermodelers and I suspect to all people he knew. An unhappy shock to say the least. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Chris

CMDRTED

11-21-2011, 09:18 PM

Rest in peace brother.

kenlwest

11-21-2011, 09:20 PM

I'm stunned... Very saddened to hear this. A real loss to our community, that's for sure. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Ken

Wyvern

11-21-2011, 09:25 PM

My condolences to Barry's family. I will miss his contributions here on the forum.

Wyvern

treadhead1952

11-21-2011, 09:25 PM

I can only echo the rest of the memberships' comments on a fine gentleman, great modeler and one of a kind fellows on the board. He leaves a void here that we will all feel.

nebeltex

11-21-2011, 09:30 PM

while he has left a gaping void in our community, he has also left us with a legacy of integrity and some of the finest ship models around. he still lives in spirit, lest we forget. i'll be tipping a grog to his memory tonight...

jaffro

11-21-2011, 09:37 PM

This is indeed a terrible loss to the card modeling community and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, not to mention his family and loved ones, to whom I offer my deepest condolences.

Barry designed my HMAS Vendetta, without ever asking for anything in return, sadly the person I built the model for passed away a couple of weeks before barry, so for me this just adds to the sadness, I really can't believe this.

OhioMike

11-21-2011, 10:19 PM

A Great Craftsman who will be remembered by his fine work among other things im sure. He will be missed and deserves some form of PAPER memorial!

jimkrauzlis

11-21-2011, 10:29 PM

I am stunned...what a tremendous shock..."bazzer" will be so very sorely missed, a brilliant designer, so humble and unassuming yet a pillar to the paper modeling community, he always brought a smile to my face when I read his posts and design/build threads...I had no clue he was ill though he did have difficulties with the change of weather and the cold, yet no inkling of any serious difficulties...I am just aback with this news....

Wotcher, bazzer, you've enriched my life with your wit, creativity and friendship...amazing how one can become such friends over the expanse of ocean and yet never actually meet...we are so blessed to have known you and to have enjoyed so many moments in this forum together, not to mention the superb legacy of your many and varied ship model designs...may you rest in peace, dear friend, and enjoy fair winds and following seas, Mate!

My sincerest and heart felt condolences to his family, whom he spoke of often...may God grant them the strength to deal with the grief of his passing and bless them with peace and serenity to enjoy what I know are many fond memories of his life.

Jim a/k/a "squinty"....

mbauer

11-21-2011, 10:56 PM

Rest In Peace

mike

airdave

11-21-2011, 10:56 PM

this is a little too much for me at the moment...wow this is a heartbreaker

Peter Epps

11-21-2011, 11:12 PM

A loss to be sure.
Peter

D-H

11-21-2011, 11:54 PM

Very sad news and an awful loss to family and friends.

Leif Ohlsson

11-22-2011, 02:07 AM

Barry was one of the first real personalities I encountered when joining the paper model building community. Will always remember his own description of himself cutting away on a model posed on a tray in the sofa in front of the TV.

And of course the fact that he commented kindly on what I was doing more often than I did for him. Thank you, Barry, and I'll try a bit harder to do for others what you did for me.

Respectfully, Leif

Tapcho

11-22-2011, 02:40 AM

I remember when I joined the community Barry was searching a better and bigger roller-mouse to be able to design new models because he had difficulties with his hands and I thought there's some attitude I can learn from. And them new models kept on coming right until the end.
I remember his kind and sharp comments and pretty soon noticed it was a compliment in it's own when Barry entered a thread and posted his notions. A big loss and I wil miss him alot.

Respectfully, Tappi

paulhbell

11-22-2011, 03:02 AM

RIP Barry. Very sad news, my condolences to his family. Sleep well my friend.

pong17003

11-22-2011, 04:36 AM

so sad..... Rest well Barry

-Adrian

jagolden01

11-22-2011, 05:14 AM

Terrible, terrible news. Condolences to his family. He will be much missed.

Gixergs

11-22-2011, 05:36 AM

Very sad news,my condolences to his family and friends.

billy.leliveld

11-22-2011, 05:47 AM

This is sad, sad news, rest in peace, old sailor, we will be missing the kindest guy on the forum

ju52man

11-22-2011, 05:53 AM

When I miss one day of being online and I come back to this sad news...Wish I'd heard this earlier. RIP barry.

tekzo

11-22-2011, 06:02 AM

My condolences for family..Rest In Peace grandpa

SCEtoAUX

11-22-2011, 06:48 AM

Condolences to the family and friends of Barry. He will be missed.

rmks2000

11-22-2011, 06:50 AM

My condolences as well. He will be greatly missed.

doctormax

11-22-2011, 07:11 AM

Rest in Peace Barry,

gomidefilho

11-22-2011, 07:14 AM

Two great losses in one year: Ron and Barry. This is a great sadness. Rest in peace Barry. My condolences to his family.

Sammuel

11-22-2011, 07:31 AM

Peace to him and his family. He was a gifted craftsman.

Rubenandres77

11-22-2011, 08:52 AM

I'm sad to know he died.
Although my contact with him was minimal, I know he was a nice modeler and a fine person.
He'll be missed.

airbob

11-22-2011, 09:31 AM

Barry was a true gentleman and kindred soul....I still treasure his wonderful model of the Boeing 314 Clipper...it rained yesterday and is raining today in Tennessee....I think that God is also reflecting the loss of this gentle soul.....

cardist

11-22-2011, 10:30 AM

Rest in peace Brother, you will be missed.

Michael Mash

11-22-2011, 10:56 AM

Very sad news.
Barry worked on his ships right up to the end.
He will be missed.
Mike

billy.leliveld

11-22-2011, 11:12 AM

Sometimes a picture says more

Oliver Bizer

11-22-2011, 11:16 AM

NO, NO, NO, NO i have no words............................

Wilfried

11-22-2011, 12:26 PM

I knew Barry Gilder from the early days of kartonbau in 2004. He was one of the first members on a German cardboard forum and one who uses the teamspeak application to talk about God and the world in the evening with friends and me ...
Barry I miss you ...my condolences goes to his family.

Respectfully Wilfried

codex34

11-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Sad to hear news of such a loss.
Barry will be missed all over the world.

Thank you for your patience and the memories you leave behind.

Rick Thomson

11-22-2011, 04:57 PM

Sorry to hear this. A loss for us all.

papaace

11-22-2011, 05:42 PM

I am sadden to hear of this loss he was a genital men and a very accomplished modeler. I give condolences to his family.

Sincerely John

HMCS

11-22-2011, 05:58 PM

what a shock!,.. he left a legacy of great card modelling for us and future generations to be inspired! God Bless his family at this time of their lives,..

kooklik

11-22-2011, 07:04 PM

Sad to hear that. Rest in peace.

John Bowden

11-22-2011, 11:35 PM

I know I'm not the only one............... but I'm really having a hard time with Barry's death.

Sorry, but I just had to get that out..........

jimkrauzlis

11-23-2011, 08:25 AM

I know I'm not the only one............... but I'm really having a hard time with Barry's death.

Sorry, but I just had to get that out..........

I'm glad you mention this...I am as well....

Jim

maurice

11-23-2011, 08:45 AM

It's not easy is it.
Knew Barry had been unwell and went to check if he had resumed accessing the forum.
Wasn't sure whether to say anthing or what to say. Others have put their feelings so much better than I could.

Don Boose

11-23-2011, 09:27 AM

I had been corresponding with Barry about the International Paper Modelers' 2012 convention theme of merchant ships and civil watercraft. He said it was unlikely that he could get to the States for the event, but he was planning to send a model. I intended to try to build his Sealand Express container ship and had sent him some questions a few days ago. I thought it was unusual that I did not get a response right away, and then I saw the awful news.

Barry was one of my first friends in the Forum. I am of an age when my friends are beginning to pass from the scene, and Barry is a great loss that has truly saddened me.

Don

duditz72

11-23-2011, 09:56 AM

It is always said to loose a fellow modeler. A great lose to our small world of paper modelers. :( Where will the 2012 convention be?

birder

11-23-2011, 11:05 AM

John, Jim, Don, you have all worked with Barry in some way, my own small collaboration was to work on some ideas for his Albatross, but by way of myself having a chance to learn his Mesa program..not only a free program, but didn't have the time to learn it! Barry tried to help me patiently, and sent lots of cool things over to help.(to no avail)..his encouragment in my own projects has been invaluable. It is funny with communication systems as they are that such people as Barry can have an amazing influence...If some others have experience with Barry to share I'd be interested to listen(read)

Lex

11-23-2011, 11:43 AM

Oh God... one moment he is here, another moment he is gone. It's sad to think about that all my time here in Britain I never found time to meet him in person, may Barry rest in peace

maurice

11-23-2011, 11:56 AM

Actually Glen, I have also worked with Barry both on and off forum exchanging tips and support. One or two bits in early kits were even on sub-contract. :)
Of course now I wish I'd done more collaboration, he was great to work with.

doctormax

11-23-2011, 12:17 PM

I have to say when ever I saw an update in some project he was working on I was there to see what new post was added. In fact the funny thing is when you saw a new post by Barry as well as some designers your in fact hoping you can suggest something and he was happy when someone did post some suggestion that he could use on them designs to make them Better.

spacewalker

11-23-2011, 12:57 PM

It is a day of sadness. Goodbye Barry

Jan Kytop

11-23-2011, 01:47 PM

Very sad news.
Rest in peace,Barry.

gtb -red

11-25-2011, 08:12 AM

man this stinks. rest in peace my friend!

Papercut

11-25-2011, 08:24 AM

I will miss you my friend, I pray you find peace and joy everlasting.
Rick

Paperwarrior

11-25-2011, 10:51 AM

This is very sad news. His postings here were always informative and encouraging. He was a friend and a gentleman. He will be sorely missed. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time of loss. Good bye, Barry. Happy modeling.

Jeff

jimkrauzlis

11-25-2011, 01:39 PM

I thought the forum would like to read a message I received from Barry's family in response to my brief email conveying our sincerest condolences for the family's loss in which I also mentioned how very highly the group thought of our friend Barry and how much we all miss him:

Hi,
Thank you for your kind words they do mean a lot to all of his family. My dad will be missed so very much and it is very heart warming to receive such a lovely email as I know how much he enjoyed the chats and information he acquired from being on the papermodelers.com forum. We are all together to stay strong for each other.
Kind regards
Silvie Gilder (Barry's daughter)

Bazzer, we all miss you so very much but have wonderful memories of you on this and other forums, as well as correspondence and chats, which we have and will continue to share and cherish together on this forum keeping your memory alive....

Jim