Hello!

So. I am modelling a rifle and I'm planning to model various different weapons in future. Also character modelling some day. But now, back to the actual thing...

So my rifle consists of handle, barrel, weapon body, scope, bipod and of course every kind of little details (bolts etc.). So If some at least semi experienced modeller could tell me, if it's better to make all of those parts into separate meshes and join them together later as a multi-mesh complex model or should I only make the mechanism and possibly the bipod as the movable/separate parts?

The most critical question is actually now: Should I separate the handle from the other body?

Any information would be welcome!

Thank you.