A stunning effort! What a classic, so much detail and beauty.
I can understand the paint thickness causing some irritation. I've seen similar frustrations by custom motorcycle builders who get fine paint jobs applied, in even thickness and not thin. Only to discover the finish interfered with tolerances upon re-assembly.
All mating surfaces must be chased, reamed, tapped. If this was done on Corky, you might have prevented the chips.
Dr. D. probably could have feathered the paint in certain areas, but a consistent coat thickness is the goal.
Overall, the paint looks gorgeous, and I love the pinstriping quality around the lugs.