Bud, Yes the Eindecker has an aluminium cowl and side panels.
7, I found it easier to notch the dowels with a Dremel tool with the small drum sander than the drill they recomend. if you want to go with the drill I have mine somewhere so let me know. I also did the elevator and rudder control a little diferently than Proctor and it comes out more scale so get ahold of me when you get to that part.
John, Was that Gary's D-7 Li that you were flying? Don