3D models and first 3D-printed prototype should be complete this week! 

Finally!!!!
I know it's not much to look at right now, but the drawings have been sent to CORE for 3D modeling and 3D printing of the first prototype. I eventually gave-up (for now) trying to learn 3D modeling. I tried several applications and I just felt it was taking too much time to learn the basics.  So, I opened up Photoshop and did it the easy-way. Things will hopefully pickup pace now that I'm over that hurdle. 
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