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A picture is worth a thousand words.
A 3D model (even one of your failed attempts) is worth a thousand pictures.
Modeling issues are resolved quite readily when we have enough information to understand your goal.
Post a brief clear description of what you’re trying to accomplish.
Providing a picture and a model increase our ability to help you over the learning curve.