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I met him several times at US ship model meetings, although my German was not good enough for real conversations. His ability to cast detailed/accurate models, as well as those of his organization, really did revolutionize our community. I hope the skills and techniques will be continued. Previous Message
It is my sad duty to inform you, that Rudi Kraus died last Saturday at the age of 94. With the death of Rudi we loose one of the key persons of our hobby. Rudi together with his late brother Willi built up Navis/Neptun. The brothers developed new methodes of casting model ships. With these methodes they were able to deliver models, that showed details never possible before. Rudi Kraus together with the late Peter Wiedling were the mentors of our hobby.
Outside our hobby Rudi Kraus was a successful entrepreneur in real estate and hydro electric power. He constructed and built a small hydro electric power plant in Lower Bavaria.
and pls. allow me: I lost a good friend.
Details of the funeral service are not yet known.
Hjalmar Heinen
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