Thanks for the comment.  To shorten up the nose I basically chopped it off at an angle with a razor saw.  I used the same to cut and round the long fins that run up along the nose from the wings.  I used sandpaper and manicure files to smooth everything out then realized I was left with big big gaps.  I filled them in with this;

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Its similar to aves epoxy sculpt and cures up a little lighter in weight but never shrinks and can be sanded just like aves.  It takes primer and paint like a dream Its awesome stuff!