Castle w/ working drawbridge

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Message from me Wow, I didn't expect people to see this so soon! I'm working on a file for the actually bridge now, hold off on printing! This is my first 3D project worth noting, and I've been working on it since yesterday while sick. The building in the middle is lagging on my laptop so that may take a little longer than expected I'll be working on a contest for a bit, so specific updates will take some time! It should be working, though I'm concerned about the spool's hole size. If there is a problem then let me know and I'll take a break and fix it! Instructions The drawbridge will be attached to the top of the ironclad gate, so when the bridge drops, it opens. How to assemble after print is under "Instructions" tab Tasks: Battlements Ironclad gate in hollow cavity, holes to be tethered to drawbridge Draft basic drawbridge Inner Building Basic structure Ramparts Door Stone overlay Brick textures Test print Build spool for attaching chain/thread for spool Mechanism Create mount Make nut/path for locking spool onto mount Create Improve locking mechanism Add optional cannons Instructions Print castle and drawbridge separately. Moderate pressure to pop .7mm hinge into .75mm cavities. To open: Follow first-time setup instructions. Everytime thereafter, simply wind spool and activate lock. To close: Simply release the lock! First time setup Push locking mechanism into spool Push spool onto fixture (handle first) screw nut into fixture to lock spool in place. Pop drawbridge into place. Wire chain/thread through holes at far end of bridge. Even out halves (roughly). Right half: Lead right half of wire through right aperture on the front of the castle Once wire can be reached through iron gate, lead through upper section of drawbridge. Gently direct thread to top right, curved ceiling should help guide it out. Tie end of string to half ring. Spool: Print spoolSlide onto mount on left side of front wall (on battlementsPrint nutScrew nut until firm Left half:Follow all steps for right half, except the attachment ring will be on the spool Recommended direction is anticlockwise to wind up Activate Lock The current plan is to wire string thru drawbridge and thru ends to the top of the ironclad gate.Method of releasing and resetting yet undecided. Suggestions welcome.