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Orange 1/350 Barbey
gtb-red

Joined: November 17, 2007
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 06:30 AM UTC
One of 2 escorts that was with us during the hostage crisis in Iran. She wasn't in Nam like the rest of my fleet. But was chasing after Russian sub and frigate. Kept us safe!
Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 06:46 AM UTC
I look forward to watching you build her.
TRM5150

Joined: January 03, 2010
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 07:38 AM UTC
Looking good....will be following along! 

gtb-red

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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 03:01 AM UTC
Got rid of bulwark and the wash strakes on both sides of the hull.
gtb-red

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Posted: Monday, November 30, 2015 - 07:14 AM UTC
Put the forward railings and anchor on her.
gtb-red

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Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 08:01 AM UTC
Starting to take shape. Post tomorrow night.
gtb-red

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Posted: Saturday, January 02, 2016 - 07:33 AM UTC
Still working on it.
gtb-red

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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2016 - 08:28 AM UTC
The Mack has a whole p.e. set. Giving me a headache.
Posted: Monday, January 11, 2016 - 10:04 AM UTC
Very nice progress Mardis - your Barbey is really taking shape now!!
Cheers,
Jan
Cheers,
Jan
TRM5150

Joined: January 03, 2010
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2016 - 04:32 PM UTC
Moving right along there Mardis!
gtb-red

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Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 10:07 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks, building 7 all at the same time is a headache. But the progress of each build brings a smile on my face.Moving right along there Mardis!![]()
gtb-red

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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016 - 10:05 AM UTC
Getting back to work on this.
gtb-red

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Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 06:02 AM UTC
gtb-red

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Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 06:07 AM UTC
Midship is very complex.
gtb-red

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Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 06:42 AM UTC
gtb-red

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Posted: Sunday, December 24, 2017 - 04:23 AM UTC
New railings for the bent ones.
gtb-red

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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 10:14 PM UTC
working on her today and tomorrow.
gtb-red

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Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 06:10 AM UTC
Working on her today.
gtb-red

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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018 - 04:17 PM UTC
Almost done.gtb-red

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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2018 - 08:51 AM UTC
Few more things to add. ![]() |












