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He was located ln Sevastopol, Crimea, where bombs are falling these days, so I imagine he took his loved ones and moved to a safer place.
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You guys do not know, I think... My Friend, great fan of RC Tanks and Battles (one of the "great people" in between us) and the owner of ETOARMOR Robert Hern passed away in December 2022. I am so surprised to see here that nobody knows about that... He was a great man, we spent with him quite some time. And a lot of things that I know about RC Tanks that is because of him. He is in my heart and will be... RIP.
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Hello friends,
I had thought so, but I could not find any evidence, for almost two years, I did not receive a reply to my emails .
I have done business with Robert for many years.
He was a model builder from the beginning, like Phil Pflueger for example.
Back then we didn't need a 3d printer,we all made with our imagination and hands.
We have seen many pictures of him, his great wife and his dogs. I am proud that I was able to get to know a little of him.
I say goodbye ,Robert,my friend, hopefully in a better world
I had thought so, but I could not find any evidence, for almost two years, I did not receive a reply to my emails .
I have done business with Robert for many years.
He was a model builder from the beginning, like Phil Pflueger for example.
Back then we didn't need a 3d printer,we all made with our imagination and hands.
We have seen many pictures of him, his great wife and his dogs. I am proud that I was able to get to know a little of him.
I say goodbye ,Robert,my friend, hopefully in a better world
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This is sad news. I have some great parts from him in my tanks.
I also shared several late night emails with him and pictures of his dogs.
He had even sent me a couple books he wrote for my daughter to read when she was learning to read.
He will be missed! RIP Robert
I also shared several late night emails with him and pictures of his dogs.
He had even sent me a couple books he wrote for my daughter to read when she was learning to read.
He will be missed! RIP Robert
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Sad news. This was the guy that made the orbital-drive gearboxes, right?
What did he die of? Covid?
He was last active in September 2022:
https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/sevoblast.html
What did he die of? Covid?
He was last active in September 2022:
https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/sevoblast.html
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Bob was a great guy. I corresponded with him often and got a great perspective of his life and times in Crimea as well as purchasing alot of things from him.
As soon as the war broke out I asked if he was safe and he had responded that they felt they were at the time but would migrate if necessary if things got hot there.
I tried following up many times over the last year and half and got no reply. I have noticed other people in our hobby behind the iron curtain have also gone dark so wondered if it was a loss of outside internet connection or if his cancer had got the best of him. I checked with fellow common friends and they had not heard anything as well and assumed the same as I.
I am saddened to hear of his passing, I truly thought of him as a friend.
As soon as the war broke out I asked if he was safe and he had responded that they felt they were at the time but would migrate if necessary if things got hot there.
I tried following up many times over the last year and half and got no reply. I have noticed other people in our hobby behind the iron curtain have also gone dark so wondered if it was a loss of outside internet connection or if his cancer had got the best of him. I checked with fellow common friends and they had not heard anything as well and assumed the same as I.
I am saddened to hear of his passing, I truly thought of him as a friend.
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Sad news. I always had good dealings with Bob and ETO.
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This is sad to hear. Bob was one of the first club leaders back when it all started in 2000. Over the years he provided a lot of guidance and advice to many people. He will be missed. FRAG sends its best wishes and condolences to his widow. PP
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Bob was a great dealer but his Gearboxes were the true winner,
I did buy product from him but the postage costs madec sure my purchases were limited,
I will miss him as will the wider world.
Thank you sir,
RIP Shaun.
I did buy product from him but the postage costs madec sure my purchases were limited,
I will miss him as will the wider world.
Thank you sir,
RIP Shaun.
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Robert Herne dead! That is sad news. we corresponded a fair number of times over the years. When Hooben came out with their Elefant I purchased them from Robert along with the barrel and bearing upgrades (at the time).
He was always fascinating with his insights and perspectives on things. A very nice fellow indeed.
I also wondered why some email I sent in the last few years had gone unanswered- I'd assumed it was due to the turmoil in the area.
He will be missed
Jerry
He was always fascinating with his insights and perspectives on things. A very nice fellow indeed.
I also wondered why some email I sent in the last few years had gone unanswered- I'd assumed it was due to the turmoil in the area.
He will be missed
Jerry
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I have an ETO gearbox in my Tamiya Sherman, but I don't think there are any major marking on it, but I can look. I think back when ETO made these the smaller gearhead motors were less common, but now they are all over the marketplace. I'm waiting for a couple of geared 395 motors to use in my 3D printed Maus since the central hull is so narrow. A set of geared 550s are even too wide for it both lengthwise (mounting on the sponsons) and widthwise (mounted lengthwise in the hull).
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Back in 2017 I started playing around with a 3D printed motor chassis:
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more pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/UdA0EkK
I was having trouble finding the right motor/rpm.
I can't remember where I left off now. Got parts strung here and yon.
more pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/UdA0EkK
I was having trouble finding the right motor/rpm.
I can't remember where I left off now. Got parts strung here and yon.
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Starting a post about the gearbox topic since it's straying off the original post.
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Dang it...can't start a new topic from work. It's blocked. It's so weird that I can do a quick reply just fine, but an advanced response post or post for a new thread is blocked by the firewall.
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You guys do not know, I think... My Friend, great fan of RC Tanks and Battles (one of the "great people" in between us) and the owner of ETOARMOR Robert Hern passed away in December 2022. I am so surprised to see here that nobody knows about that... He was a great man, we spent with him quite some time. And a lot of things that I know about RC Tanks that is because of him. He is in my heart and will be... RIP.
Jimmy
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My condolences to Robert’s family and friends.
I recently was trying to locate his website, for some info about a gearbox I bought from him about four years ago.
He was nice and very helpful with a Tiger build, which I appreciated … since it was my first 1/16 RC.
A couple of weeks ago I restarted my Tiger project and several days ago installed the gearbox.
the only markings I noticed was 129.
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I recently was trying to locate his website, for some info about a gearbox I bought from him about four years ago.
He was nice and very helpful with a Tiger build, which I appreciated … since it was my first 1/16 RC.
A couple of weeks ago I restarted my Tiger project and several days ago installed the gearbox.
the only markings I noticed was 129.
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