ronk, the reason the CA cowlings are tapered toward the front is so they can produce them in a one-piece mold (no seam). Personally, I'd rather have a more 'scale' cowling with a seam...matter of fact I'm producing a plug for one right now...two-piece mold...but before you ask, it's for a 30% Edge 540 that I'm scratching (possibly kitting).

-Tom