P/E radiator grille

[Matt Bacon]

Hey, all... I just acquired the Gunze Ferrari 250 GT SWB kit, which shares many parts with the GTO. One that it doesn't share is the radiator grille, which is made up of photo etched slats, horizontal and vertical, notched to slot into each other. It looks very intimidating, but also like it could look very good if I don't mess it up. In the interests of which, have any of you guys built one, or anything like it, and have any advice to share on what to do to get the best result (or what to avoid!)?

best regards,

Matt

[Steve Keck]

Hey, all... I just acquired the Gunze Ferrari 250 GT SWB kit, which shares many parts with the GTO. One that it doesn't share is the radiator grille, which is made up of photo etched slats, horizontal and vertical, notched to slot into each other. It looks very intimidating, but also like it could look very good if I don't mess it up. In the interests of which, have any of you guys built one, or anything like it, and have any advice to share on what to do to get the best result (or what to avoid!)?

best regards,

Matt

Matt, I ran across your post looking for another. I'm surprised none of the self-appointed experts have answered your question.

I am not familiar with the 250 GT SWB or the GTO and I have not searched for pictures but I will give you what I have from experience. To stablize your photo etched slats notched to slot into each other I suggest a jig made of styrene strips to stablize all the fiddly little pieces. CA glue applied in small amounts from the backside. I have discovered the Parafilm will not stick to CA glue. So, maybe cover your work surface and exposed parts of the jig with Parafilm so you don't glue the grill to unwanted surfaces.

Steve