16th scale Deuce grille?

[Mark Brown]

I've looked all over and can't find a '32 grille in 1:16 scale. Seems like there'd be a huge demand for this with all the Minicraft 16th scale Model A variants, and the fact that most Model As in 1:1 scale seem to wind up with Deuce grilles. Does anyone make one?

[arick]

Mark, have you considered sectioning (vertically and horizontally) an 8th scale deuce grill and grill shell?

[sjordan2]

Mark, have you considered sectioning (vertically and horizontally) an 8th scale deuce grill and grill shell?

I don't know of any '32 parts in 1/16,and I don't think a '32 was ever kitted in this scale, but if you could reconsider and work with the different look of a '34, there are two kits on eBay right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Revell-34-Ford-Coupe-Street-Model-Car-Kit-1-16-scale-/180574217556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0b0fe554

http://cgi.ebay.com/REVELL-1-16-1934-FORD-PHAETON-STREET-ROD-/360306748804?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e3f4ad84

Edited October 13, 2010 by sjordan2

[Mark Brown]

Mark, have you considered sectioning (vertically and horizontally) an 8th scale deuce grill and grill shell?

While that wouldn't work (too many compound curves and I'd be unwilling to sacrifice a 1:8 kit to try it) it does give me an idea. I've got a couple of 1:18 scale diecast '32 roadsters and might be able to rework the somewhat smaller grille to work. I'll have to look at that.

The '34 wouldn't do - I've never seen a Model A with a '34 grille - it would have to be a '32.

It sure seems surprising to me that nobody has made one, as popular as they are with the Model A.

[Greg Myers]

There is one in resin.I just can't remember the name

[Modelcarjedi]

i bought one years ago at the NNL East. It was ok not to bad looking. I was told it was mastered from a Muscle Machines die cast 32 ford. I've been reworking it to recast it for the minicrafts kits i have stashed.

copies i made for a friend, then my mold ripped i hope to one day make a new mold of my new version

[Greg Myers]

Now to get someone to PE the grille insert.

[Greg Myers]

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