05 December 2002

From Andrew Dextras

Missing Links was created to fill a gap in the market for a high quality, intelligent AFV model making community website. My goals have always been to maintain the highest standards in quality website content, as well as a strong commitment to group oriented historical research and sharing of information. I believe that we have remained faithful to these concepts since day one. With the advent of new web technologies and the large number of daily visitors to the site, my eventual goal was to link up with a top-notch organisation that would propel ML to the next stage of its development. In essence, there were very few companies in the hobby that met my criteria. Osprey Publishing has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the hobby and is well equipped to meet the heavy demands of a large website such as ML. The final determining factor was the level of commitment to the internet medium. As shown by their state of the art website, Osprey is an established leader in the hobby sector on the web.

So without any further delay, please welcome Osprey Publishing as the new force behind the Missing Links website and support their efforts to take ML to the "next level". I will continue to be involved in the development of Missing Links as Osprey's advisor and consultant, and I have no doubts that together we will continue to build on ML's strong foundation and will have many interesting new features for you to enjoy on your visits.

Andrew Dextras - Founder, Missing Links website

From Osprey Publishing

Andrew has invited Osprey to take over the daily running of the site, whilst he will continue to be involved with Missing Links in the role of expert advisor and consultant.

"Osprey is one of the few companies that can uphold the dedication to top-quality modelling on which the reputation of Missing Links has been built"

Andrew Dextras - Founder, Missing Links website

As an established force in the hobby market, Osprey will be able to bring a new level of resource to what is already the best AFV modelling site on the web. Together, Osprey and Andrew will work to fulfil Andrew's vision of the future growth and development of Missing Links.

Both Osprey and Andrew welcome your feedback as to how you hope to see Missing Links evolve. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you would like to share, please contact us by e-mail.

email: Osprey Publishing
email: Andrew Dextras

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