As you see its getting there after a lot of delays and setbacks due to Sam's mother's death, Sam's surgery, his and Judy's extended family health issues, and my health.
When it rains it pours. You have probably seen these pics before. Its currently spread all over the shop as we create vacuum form plugs, fit out the wing, flying stab, and printing parts for continued assembly of the cockpit tub.
The helix inlet and exhaust side of the fans was a work of art when Sam cut the plug for it. Depending on responses to my post I may expand to show current activity.
Yes, we fell victim to the same as you and your B-17... Tried to give him an opportunity to make $ but no work was done unless we were standing over his shoulder...literally! He got a little over $1,800 for materials. We assumed for "future" use on 6 layups...however we were left to imagine it went toward work he was doing for others.