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[quote][i]Originally posted by jaaz47[/i]
[br]The radiatorgrill is a [b]three-dimensional[/b] object. Reduced in 1:43 it's an option, like the http://www.miniwerks.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1387 
After showing the result, I had a long discussion with Juergen and another modelbuilder. 
The chicken wire of the old john day kits was in the 70th okay :) the flat p/e parts of the actual kits are [b]one-dimensional[/b] and not important better. 
Juergen sent me the following pictures. It was the result of some tests and looks reasonably okay. It's soldered not glued. It's a full open grill.

[URL=http://www.pic-upload.de/view-18675960/375MM.jpg.html][IMG]http://www10.pic-upload.de/26.03.13/mysx4now1hor.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://www.pic-upload.de/view-18675961/Ferrari-375MM-2013-01-14-002--1280x960-.jpg.html][IMG]http://www7.pic-upload.de/26.03.13/4jipgua89lh6.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The problem, weather you do it, is the angularity and the correct distance. 
The problem at the p/e grill: the slots are to wide. 
My friend wolfgang ment: why they don't cut them with a laser? Than the assembling would be easier. 
Juergen took the thinnest jigsawblade and the slots are nearly correct. 
Sorry for my bad English :( it's a difficult theme!
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jaaz47	Posted - 03/25/2013 : 21:58:55 The radiatorgrill is a three-dimensional object. Reduced in 1:43 it's an option, like the http://www.miniwerks.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1387 After showing the result, I had a long discussion with Juergen and another modelbuilder. The chicken wire of the old john day kits was in the 70th okay :) the flat p/e parts of the actual kits are one-dimensional and not important better. Juergen sent me the following pictures. It was the result of some tests and looks reasonably okay. It's soldered not glued. It's a full open grill. [URL=http://www.pic-upload.de/view-18675960/375MM.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://www.pic-upload.de/view-18675961/Ferrari-375MM-2013-01-14-002--1280x960-.jpg.html][/URL] The problem, weather you do it, is the angularity and the correct distance. The problem at the p/e grill: the slots are to wide. My friend wolfgang ment: why they don't cut them with a laser? Than the assembling would be easier. Juergen took the thinnest jigsawblade and the slots are nearly correct. Sorry for my bad English :( it's a difficult theme!
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Performance	Posted - 03/29/2013 : 00:49:33 I think lasercutting and then milling a block is very difficult and expensive (programming, man-hours, material, etc). In my opinion the cheapest ways are: - Lasercutting thin plate (photo-etched) and then assembling (same as what JPM and most of other masterbuilders do it). - 3D-printing (plastic and then painting in chrome or metallic paint). 3D-printing metal is also possible, but is very very very expensive at this moment. I am really sure 3D-printing is the future. About 10 years 3D-printing is possible for everyone who can make his own kits/models! Currently I am designing soms new parts for V12 Zagato and other Aston Martin models for 3D-printing. Kind regards, Remco Never drive faster than your guadrian angel!

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