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Lofting Trapezoids

I have a prototype 3D shape made from cardboard and tape that I'd like to model for 3D printing. It looks like this (minus the flaps):





At first I decided it would be best to start with a side profile and extrude. But it seems problematic with all the angles it has in 3D:

So I tried lofting. It wouldn't allow me to create a solid trapezoid for some reason, so I opted for the surface option instead (Note: The following dimensions are temporary, and innacurate. I'm just trying to get the basic shape down first):



1. What's the best way to go about building this shape?
2. Why won't it loft as a 'solid' (or 'add' the surfaces together, instead of having to create a 'new' surface for each section)?
Thanks in advance.





At first I decided it would be best to start with a side profile and extrude. But it seems problematic with all the angles it has in 3D:

So I tried lofting. It wouldn't allow me to create a solid trapezoid for some reason, so I opted for the surface option instead (Note: The following dimensions are temporary, and innacurate. I'm just trying to get the basic shape down first):



1. What's the best way to go about building this shape?
2. Why won't it loft as a 'solid' (or 'add' the surfaces together, instead of having to create a 'new' surface for each section)?
Thanks in advance.
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I'm currently on a mobile device, so I can't share the link. I'll add it when I can get on my laptop.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ca60eca621e64c1fc9c45e3d/w/4ed0ef136519b256ff3fbdf7/e/12d156519fc4b323598d1b4d