Thanks Ken, That's all I need to know. And Yes, I do remember large blocks of balsa that somehow became noses and cowls. I also remember vacuum formed ABS cowls in 3 or 4 pieces that were glued up and they were ugly. Now that we have the difinitive answer I guess we will have to wish for a carbon fiber/graphite cowl and wheel pants. I might even make one from aluminum using Ken's pattern. I think I have a piece of dryer vent that would work. I just hope I can get Sig dope to stick to it. (not really - Just kidding, well maybe not)