Hi Oliver - you're right, there is no news on this project to show in pictures. Chip making a new template for the body is not really a photo opportunity. He's got lots going on, and not every project gets worked on every week. Design work is especially that way, we have to make sure the design is right, like reviewing for construction conflicts. Once the template is done, the body can be glued and cut - stuff will go very fast after that point.
The specs for your bass are not lost as you expressed concern over, you well know that they were exchanged several times by email, have you misplaced your copy of them? When we have a question about something ambiguous or something that comes up during construction, we are not shy to ask, which is why we asked in the first place.
BTW, on the drawing from the 12th, the large circle was for the size of the pickup selector plate. However, since there will be a backplate for access to the master volume control, this plate will not be needed. It will look much cleaner without the extra brass plate, and you'll get to enjoy more of the wood. Hope you like this idea!
