Marco, what do you mean "starting a thread here"? It may have been a long long time ago. i think it might have even been back in two thousand, ought thirteen but some time, back when the InsterGram was just barely a few years old, our good friend here started sharing his first build. Pour yourself a tea, coffee, whiskey or comforting beverage of choice and settle in for a great read...
https://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?4903-Midori
While you're at it you should also check out his Karuizawa thread from 2015. Back in the day, it was his pictures and story telling that convinced me I would one day need to make the pilgrimage. I still think its kinda crazy that the Shinkai service cars were among the first I also encountered before my first K-meet. Never had imagined I would also have met Mr. W himself nor had the delight to spend some time talking roadsters, teaching and Japan all the while walking the lots and taking in the scenery (and benefiting greatly from his translating skills). I've said it before and know it won't be the last time but Roadster tribe really is the best tribe.