Hi there. I am currently learning solidworks as i am a product design student at university. As one of my course requires me to model a power tool i decided that i wanted to model a simple hand held power drill. I am only starting to get to grips with surface modeling within solidworks and i am not to sure about how to approach this task.

I would be really greatful if someone out there would be able to help me get started with this. I want to model a drill similar to this http://electrical.appliances.harbourdirect.com/product/Black-amp-Decker-EPC12CA-GB-12V-Drill-Driver.html

at the moment i just want to model the outer casing as i think i will be ok with the internal components. I want to model the case in two halves with the ribs and all conector joints ( ican probably work this out myself or through youtube tutorials etc) The bit i really need help with is the surface modeling of the case. `How do i create the casing with all its complex curves and make it accurate to a drill i am using for the refrence?

Thank you so much in advance i know people on this forum have really helped me out in the past and i am truely greatful.

Will