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Blueprint Do we know each other? I've had my car for 20 years so have seen many yellow TR6. Big Messer Have you followed my Hydra build?The 1/6 tr6 will be about the same length as my 1/12 Hydra Coupe so close to the same weight (probably a bit more). The hydra was all printed using a very basic resin and aside for the crankshaft, everything is holding up very good. One of the reasons I do these large models is to test the limits of what can be done with 3d printing. I do admit that the suspension parts would be solicitated if the model was left on it's wheels but, like on the hydra, the tr6 will be on a stand of some sort. This being said, I'll probably experiment with a resin that has better mecanical properties since I will need it for the crankshaft anyway.

Hi all I'm slowly starting the Tr6 project. I settled on the 1/6 scale so it will be a large model. First thing I did was to print the frame's 2d drawing I have at the correct scale. This is an original triumph drawing out of the maintenance manual. Here's the 2d paper print at 1/6 And with the 1/12 Hydra next to it for size comparisons. At 1/6 scale, the tr6 will be close to 26 inches long compared to 25 inches for the 1/12 hydra. So yeah, the tr6 is a small car, and the hydra a monster. It will be quite a challenge to figure out how to print the frame. I've started the frame, steel wheel and tire. I still have a lot of work to do on the frame and some on the tire. I have a friend who owns a antique British car garage, I'll check with him and see if I could borrow some used suspension parts. It would be alot easier to draw the parts if I have them in my hand rather than measuring directly off the car.

Absmiami and Kensar, thank you both for the invite but Atlanta is a long way from home. Especially with a fragile model. I think I'll stay closer to home.

Yes of course working lights, l forgot that. Front and rear plus maybe the flashers. I was looking at car this morning and realized it won't be an easy projet. On the hydra car, aside from the body, I pretty much invented everything. It will be quite different with the tr6, I'll have to represent the reality as much as possible. I should start modeling the frame soon, so expect a few pictures shortly.

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.

Hello everyone, I went to another model show yesterday and the results compared to the Toronto show were quite different. The general reception on both the bentley and the hydra was pretty much the same. Very good reviews from the public. But this time, the judges also liked them. I have to say that I sorta shot myself in the foot by putting both cars in the same category which was the large scale. I was basically competing against myself but I really wanted both models next to each other for easier explanations. I also have to say that weren't many entries in this category but they were still very nice. So the hydra won 1st place and the bentley 2nd. The bentley also won best engine and public's choice. I also brought my 1/8 wooden kayak that won 2nd in the scratch-built section. I'll be trying another meet in novembre and this show should be a good test for the Hydra since the theme this year is "movie vehicles". That's pretty much in the Hydra's alley!

I was absolutely not upset, I just didn't understand. No need to be sorry. Althought I think that what I do is pretty decent, I do know that there are many many that are better.

When I say here, I mean actually at my house. Just in case it wasn't clear.

Big Messer. Funny you should link that particular wip. Crazy crank (Thierry) was just here for a visit! Very nice guy and extremely talented. Very nice visit.

Not sure I'm following this new tangent. Bugatti fan, who's jose? Big Messer, are you suggesting I should expose UNDER the table? If so I really need to re evaluate.

Thank you Bob. The public was very interested and impressed and many said that they voted for me in the people's choice but I did not win it. Just wanted to clarify that. All in all, it was a great experience manly due to the appreciation given by all the visitors.

Stef, I was going to reply to your comments but decided against it. I apologize if I've offended any traditional non computerized modelers out there.

Well, I'm back from my very first model show. I know i said that I didn't have any expectations but I lied, I had hopes. After seeing how well my models were received by the public, especially the Hydra Coupe. Everyone who passed by it raved and congratulated me and tge majoritysaid they voted for me it the people'schoice. Most understood the amount of work and research that went into it. I say most because apparently, the judges didn't get that, not even a bit. They apparently do not see beyon a nice paint job applied over a store bought kit. Not one mention! I'm not one to hold a grudge but frankly the judging wasn't up to par. I looked at pretty much all other entries (apparently close to 700) and especially the other entries in the same categories as my models and while many were very nicely done, none were at par. I'm a bit saddened by the lack of professionalism from the judges and the show. My wife told me afterwards that someone asked her if she wanted to be a judge. She's a great gal and very intelligent but knows nothing of model making. If that's how they choose the judging staff, no wonder. People I talked to after the even didn't not understand what happened and unfortunately I could not explain. Now that I've gotten that off my chest, I'll lick my wounds and see if I can do better at another show in mid October. At least the bentley got 3rd place. It's a very small consolation, especially seeing what it was up against. Again, sorry for this ranting but I needed to vent.

Thank you meechum68. You can see how i made the kayak here Wooden 1/8 scale kayak

Thank you everyone! I'll let you all know how the Toronto show turns out.