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Egbert came to several of our SMSC meetings here in the US. And our group of Europe travelers in 2011 got to spend a few very nice hours with Egbert at our hotel and at Navis/Neptun. So sad for a life got so short.
Here is his German Traueranzeige: http://files.homepagemodules.de/b628943/f10t4485p25269n2_NRLrbzqX.pdf Previous Message
I regret to inform you that Egbert Kraus, son of Rudi Kraus passed away on May 15. For a number of years Egbert worked directly with his father to produce Navis Neptun models. He started Spider Navy models with Johann Ottman and eventually they left NN to produce their own line of models under the Spider Navy label. Unfortunately his career was cut short by the onset of Parkinson’s disease, which advanced over time resulting in his present death.
Egbert was a stickler for quality, and pioneered new techniques in casting. I was happy to work with him in the production of my SMY masters while he was with Rudi, and after when he was running Spider Navy.
I have heard, but cannot confirm, that his son has taken over at NN.
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