As others have said, pre-fit and mock ups through out the build before paint is ever applied. I went thru this with the flipnose 53 Ford truck.
Ya learn this bigtime if you ever kitbash.
Overall it looks good other than the hood issue.
Looking good so far.
I'd like to give you an FYI though, those are small block valve covers and shaped differently that the 390 valve covers. Do with the info as you wish.
I had the same issue and used BMF on the kit covers.
I like the color choice BTW
Does anybody know what kit this is? I know it's a Corvette of some sort. I got it in a bunch of parts from a friend. Also if anybody's interested in it, let me know, I have no use for it you can have it.