Triumph Tr6, 3d printed large scale

[François]

Hello everyone, I've finally decided what my next project will be.

I'll be doing a 1/6 or 1/8 scale of my Triumph Tr6. The tr6 is a very small car, at 155 inches long by 58 inches wide. So at 1/6 scale, the model would be 25.8 inches x 9.6 inches. At 1/8, it would be 19 3/8 x 7 1/4. So, scale is TBD. There is no kit for this car but a 1/18 diecast is available and I do have it. As with the Hydra, I'll be 3d modeling the car first by measuring the one I have in the garage (and the diecast when necessary) and 3d printing it.

Here are my goals for this one.

-fonctional engine (crank, pistons, camshaft, rockers...)

-driven rear wheels from engine

-working steering

-opening hood, trunk lid and doors

-working side windows (that will be new for me)

-working soft top

-full leather interior (naturally)

-and probably many other things that I'm not thinking of.

It may seem like a boring project to some of you (especially after the hydra) but this car means a lot to me. I'm not sure how many more years I'll keep it so I want to scale it now while I still have it. And it will always be a reminder of the fun I had driving it.

So I hope you will be as interested in this new project as you were with the Bentley and Hydra .

Being in my garage, It's the best reference car l could wish for.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hopefully you have some extra chairs in you working room? I am looking forward to your next project, François.
Regards, Peter

 

[pugwash]

My local GP (MD) had a new dark red TR6.

In fact he run over my grandmother with it!
That way we discovered she was diabetic.

 

[Rebus]

Going to get a good seat to watch another terrific build.

 

[Jorel]

She's a beaut! Mine was a '72, Emerald Green w/ Tan interior. Wish I still had her.

 

[Daniel20]

I wouldn't miss this for anything. I don't know much about the Triumphs, but do you have custom roll bars and exhaust on your beautiful blue full size?

 

[François]

Thank you Daniel, yes I have a custom double hood rollbar that I made myself (and that I sold 15 of). The exhaust is the stock version but still sounds great.

 

[AER3393]

That is a beautiful TR6! Love the union Jack on the back. How I miss my MGB.

 

[rshousha]

Too much fun! This is a car in need of a model!

 

[François]

That is a beautiful TR6! Love the union Jack on the back. How I miss my MGB.

I'm actually the only one with the union jack in the back, normally the rear end should be black but I thought it looked dull. I know someone in the state tried it but it didn't turn out as good (in my option).

 

[AER3393]

My MG only had the stock Union Jack on the rocker panel. I used to get jokes about the German helmet hard top on a British car…. but it kept me warm and dry in winter

 

[3L120]

That is a beautiful TR6! Love the union Jack on the back. How I miss my MGB.

I had a TR 7. Handled great, but alas, the working bits were British and in constant need of adjustment.

 

[François]

Yes, they are very finicky cars. It took me 2 full years to get it properly adjusted after I restored it but it's been running great ever since. And after close to 20 years I'm always surprised at how little maintenance I have to do on it. New oil every year, a new fuel pump, new distributor cap rotor and plugs when needed ( maybe twice in 20 years).

 

[AER3393]

I agree. Simple to work on. Mine was a little more complex as it had air conditioning. Which took up a little more space in the engine compartment. I had a great British mechanic who ultimately moved to the Bahamas.