Ed,
let the transformation begin!
I thought you might like to see this post:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9517723
I made my cowl in much the same way. It required much less elbow grease. Actually here's a link to how I did it:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8403054
Then again, I tend not to use the Dremel much if I can avoid it.
David.