HILLVILLE and ROGER....THANKS ALOT FOR ALL THE INPUT AND INSPIRATION. I WENT BACK AND read all of your progressive notes since you's have started along with the accompaning photos and i have to say.....i am truely impressed ,excited to start building,andfeel alot better and more confident about the cowling construction now. you guys make it look so easy and your pics show it...plus i like your point about easy eng axcess. Thanks again for all the info and quick response to me....i'll be visiting you 's here often to follow your progress and gleen any tips on the build. i should be starting my kit in a day or so and i'll let you know how its going. thanks again....dave