Unfortunately, my remaining pieces (and my pc) were snagged with my gear, so no personal references...
But, this photo from Worthpoint shows how they are supposed to close. Many images online show them incorrectly closed, or not at all.
It took me a short while to notice it as well, but what is intended is that just before snapping the two handles closed, it needs to be squeezed a bit, as if you were just slightly firing it. Then, snap the handles in and the tension of the barrel, trying to slide back in, holds the handles in place.


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* The more I think about it... If you closed both handles at once, they just kind of fell in place and the barrel return tension held them closed tight.
If you did one or the other first, you could get the other to actually "snap" in place (with a click sound).

Theres a ton of people here that own them. i dont have one though.
I dont know what they're worth but ill put up an interest ad and buy one and send it your way if its affordable so you can take measurements. anyone know what a real one goes for? dont wanna take measurements off someones casting.

Lever is 23.50-23.70 wide.

Lever opening holes have filleted holes.

If you want to send picts with dimensions needed, I can help you.


I have one all painted up, and have 2 more that I need swap out to single barrel.

Sure, some photo's would be great if you don't mind.

cheers

Hey I appreciate that but I wouldn't expect you to have to do that. I think we can get close enough with the reference pics and some key measurements.

cheers

I have two originals, I can take some photos and measurements too.

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Thanks bud. Really appreciate everyone's help on this.

So this is the latest from the original model.



I look forward to refining this further

hell yeah, i get my memory card today, ill post when i have a PLA print

cool, hope it works out ok for you

Overall yours looks great compared to the original, but here are a few tweaks.
So this little bit my finger is pointing to is shaped like a box on yours, but needs to be more pill shaped (rounded and tapering at the end).

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Also, note the shape of the upper section. You have the shaft indent in when the original joins directly to the base.

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Here is a shot of the smaller details on the under side. These won't show when the tool is worn, but you said you wanted to refine it.

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Thanks for that, i'll try to incorporate some more of this detail into the model.

Can I ask for a couple of shots of the handle please?

I will take some tomorrow unless someone beats me to it!

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can I ask for some help with the following marked dimensions please? If you can provide mm distances that would be amazing but if not I can do the inch conversions.

thanks

These are really finicky bits to measure, but hopefully they are within reason enough to be helpful.

A) 11mm
B) 19mm
C) 20mm (including the ridge not visible in this photo where the top section meets the body)
D) 6mm
E) 5mm
F) 7mm
G) 14mm
H) 19mm
I) 12mm

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You are a legend. Thanks

I think the model is a healthy percentage oversize (the floating circle below represents the measured O/D of 7mm)



i'll try and factor these measurements in later.

thanks again

Hi all, can anyone help me out with these dimensions please?

I am doing a complete remaster of the model and I want to get it as accurate overall as poss so this will help. thanks

A) 8cm
B) 5cm

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excellent, thanks