Further Model Progress

Did a little more modeling today, with my primary goal to adjust the trigger and put together an assembly. While still a rough design, I managed to get the trigger a little closer to it's final dimensions. I only have to create a space for the return spring, which I have to further the shell design in order to do.

I put together the assembly to see how the parts would interact, and so far, so good. After comparing the dimensions, I saw the trigger was hitting the catch further than it needed, so I shortened the distance. I was also able to remove the slope on the tail, which was only needed to slide the catch up on the stock model. Since I'll instead be pushing directly onto the catch, I can make a straight piece. That will make modeling and dimensioning much easier.

I also decided to clean the shell a little, making the curves into splines, and placing a trigger space (although clearly in the wrong spot). Still just trying to make sure the trigger will fit where I want it to, and I need to make a physical mock up of the spacing to get dimensions from.

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