Dear all,
The reason I publish this post is not to show my model build - I am not even close to the achievements, knowledge and capabilities of most of the participants in this Forum. With this post of mine, I would like to express my deep respect and gratitude to all of the participants in the Forum, who opened a new world for me and led me on an incredible journey full of knowledge, history, unknown technique and infinite beauty.
There are dozens of participants in the Forum from whom I have learned and admired, examining their work and drawing from their knowledge and experience. Thanks to all of its participants, its creators, administrators and technical support.
I am forever indebted for the help I received from three of the contributors to this Forum, namely Blue Ensign, Mirabell61 and Alex M. Their encyclopedic knowledge, incredible craftsmanship and active support as well as their generosity enabled me to make this unforgettable journey in building my HMS Fly (as much as I could). Their related posts, which I studied for years, were the hand that guided me through all the pitfalls to the successful completion of this project. Thank you!
HMS Fly is my first and probably last build due to my advanced age. Regardless, thanks to all of you for the wonderful eight and a half years accomplished voyage full of unforgettable experience and wonderful memories.
Good luck to all in your future work, I will follow it in this Forum with pleasure.
TLC