Thanks for the information guys. The cowls are available through Fiberglass Specialties for the 1500 and 2000 at reasonable cost, or I can make my own.

While I haven't been involved in pattern planes, I have a fair amount of experience with warbirds and aerobatic/3D planes gas, glow, and electric. Most are either scratch or kit built, and I can appreciate just about any type of aircraft even if isn't my "thing".