I wouldn't say that, but it is summer and most are doing other things.
Something that is affecting the reaction to your thread is that Dumas no longer is selling your kit. Not saying that's a bad thing but many watch threads to get ideas on the what and why of building the subject of the thread. Since the Mr Darby is no longer in production, some won't be interested. Personally, I like a good build thread, I just don't post unless I have a question or thoughts on a way to do something. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how everything goes