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.

 

[Spex84]

This is going to be awesome!

[Bugatti Fan]

Nice looking motor Francois.  Look forward to following this project. Your TR6 is a great subject !

The Triumph Stag was a nice looking motor too.

 

[DJMar]

Oh, I love this. The TR6 is totally overlooked in the modeling world. Following.

[Big Messer]

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

What about working lights?. You could disguise the batteries into a piece of luggage sitting on the rear...😁

[François]

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. 

[Big Messer]

On 10/7/2025 at 2:56 PM, François said:

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. 

Lighted instruments on the dashboard would be relatively easy... Probably a light setup with a motion detector... (dense smoke coming out off from ears)