Robert Symes-Schutzmann. R.I.P.

The above was a broadcaster who featured in Tomorrows World on BBC and was a dedicated modelmaker. Passed away on the 19th January aged 92. R.I.P.

I met him a few times and he had many very interesting tales to tell.

I remember him well for presenting 'Model World' , broadcast in the 70's. R.I.P.

You can still buy the Model World series. See this thread.

Andy

I seem to remember meeting him as a youngster when he opened the current premises at SMC. Excellent and very knowledgeable man

Saddened to hear of Bob's passing - a great ambassador of model engineering and very much of the 'old school' in terms of style; something that suits me just fine. Many modern so called presenters, could take a few lessons from the older guys of years past IMHO.

I'm sure I have a video of Bob and Dave Boddington flying a Bleriot, somewhere in my collection, must look for that this afternoon.

Sad news indeed.

I found his programs very easy to watch.

Very sad, I'm sure he encouraged more people into the modelling world, in whatever form, than we will ever know. Have to get the dvd now, I thoroughly enjoyed his style of presentation, so eccentric, great fun.

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I was privelaged to meet Bob Symes on a couple of occasions through model engineering and Gauge1 railways. An absolute gentleman and a talented enthusiastic modeller.

His real diesel (glow) electric loco at 1/32 scale was fascinating and pushed the boundaries at the time.

A very rare character that will be sadly missed thats for sure.