I remember my LHS owner talking about this kit. I was concidering building it and he told me there was a huge fit problem with the engine..I cant remember but I think he said the engine sat too high, prreventing the hood from closing. You might want to test fit with white glue before you do any painting. If you'd like, next time I call him up, which will more than likely be tomorrow I'll ask him what the problem with the kit was. it may not even be the same kit, but i'll find out so you'll know what to expect.