One more thought on the cowl and spraying.
Next time I'll attach the cowl to the plane before masking off areas to be sprayed. My black 'cheeks' were not symmetrical leading to another round of spraying.

I'd consider the fiberglass cowl next time; it's really taken more time than $37 is worth to me. The wing tips were quick and the wheel pants were much easier than the cowl. It's just galling to spend (after shipping) 1/2 the cost of the plane on a cowl that you don't 'need'.

PD.

PD.