Cool, I've been waiting to see this one from you.
Disappointed to hear about the fit problems- but not surprised. I have this one in my stack also- looking at the engine, brakes, and suspension detail, it's probably the very best Fujimi kit I've seen. What a shame it takes a fight to get it all together. Even at its best, it seems Fujimi is never as good as it should be.
Still, it looks like you have a great start on it. Good luck with it, I will be enthusiasticly watching as it comes along.