Hi all

I think that this post is long overdue, mainly as a way of showing respect to all members, those who contacted me and also for those who were quiet, but wondering...

As most of you know, and probably noticed, my internet air time has been very much limited, and that showed off in my participation on this wonderful community.
So, and with pain, I talked to Jim and Mark and asked to step down of the position I was having here at Kitmaker - this way, someone who has the will and time could go in and join the crew.
After 5 years, from single warship editor of warships/armorama, to Managing Editor and after stepping down giving way to Mark (who is doing a hell of a good job, btw) and keeping the Senior Editor position, I will be around here, participating in Campaigns, making my usual Ship Photo Reports and submitting Features and MOD's of my own creations, but no more in the Staff of MSW.

Again, I would like to ask all that are willing to enter that Staff, to give a step forward and contact Mark - It's fun to be a part of such a great community!

Thanks for the support
Cheers,
Rui



PS: my email of contact obviously changed: rui dot francisco dot matos at gmail dot com (sorry but it has to be this way to avoid (more) spam!)

Good to hear from you Skipper.
Hope all is well on your side of the pond.

Rui,

Thank you for all your hard work and your time as a Staff member. It is good to hear you will still be around. Hope all is well my friend!

Hi Rudi,

Thanks for all the help and hard work, glad to know you are still around.

Al

Ahoy Rui

Great to hear from you.

I am sure I echo the sentiments of many others, both members & staff, when I say a HUGE thank you for all your time and dedication and all your efforts at the helm of this great forum it has been greatly appreciated.

Please do not drift off but remain active in the forum your input and opinions are always greatly valued.

Cheers


Sean

Hey Rui!

It's an honor to stand amongst the sideboys as you are piped over the side. Come back aboard often.

Hail the Lion of Lisbon!

--Karl

It's been a pleasure serving with you Rui.

Good work, thanks for the effort ! - now go build something

Cheers/jan

Rui, you will always be the "Skipper" at MSW, mate, as without your involvement, things around here would definitely be much different...your support behind me personally will never be forgotten by yours truly (thanks for the BZ comment, btw!), and you will always be welcome here to contribute as much as your time allows.

Now, like Jan said, go build something!!!!

Cheers,
~Gunny

Thanks guys

As for building something, you should rest on that issue... It's in the process
Also, I have some MOD's shots to make, so more of my work soon

Again, Thank You All for the support

Rui

Rui,

You will be missed. Thank you for all you have done!

Here's to your great contribution at MSW, Rui, strong and fair.

All the best for the future.

Peter F