Hi Hairyplane
From my own experience of helping to rebuild expensive warbirds, and my own puddle-jumper I know exactly what you mean. Still a comment about your wish to spend vast amounts on such a project seemed appropriate at the time.
I know of Gordon's aeroplanes, and the effort he is putting into them also. Didn't quite realise he was spending quite so many squillions on his projects though! Will be good to see the Navion flying.
Must rush off and put another pound on the lottery, but at only a few million pounds first prize, it won't be enough to buy one of your billion dollar aeroplanes! There again it might be better spent on a ticket at OW to win a flight in their Maggie.
Happy flying