Conception occured at about 8pm tonight when the thinking reached a point where the metal chips could start flying. The new smaller front block isn't finished yet. Still needs to have the barrel cutaway done and some carving to blend with the body. But the cocking rod hole is lined up with the back block rather than requiring a kink like with the cocker version. The little step on the lower edge fits under the front edge of the body to prevent unwanted rotation.
This will also be my first go at anodizing. I'll do some scrap pieces first of course but this new front block and the pump shaft will be the first functional pieces to hit the tanks and dye.
More over the next couple of weeks as this project runs its course. I'm hoping that by the time the snow clears and the rain takes a break I'll have it finished and can try out a game with it.
