Pull-String Nutcracker Ornament

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This Pull-String Nutcracker Ornament features completely movable arms and legs, with just a pull of a string, the arms and legs fly up! The creative and intricate design prints easily on a 3D printer and people will be amazed when this beautiful and fun ornament is seen hanging on a tree. The model is completely functional, only needing a few pieces of string to pull it together. All models were made on SolidWorks 2013 For more info on nutcrackers, visit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker WATCH MOVEMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoWxUs7EJzw WATCH ASSEMBLY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbeCiWMN9o Instructions This model was printed on a Prusa i3 with 3mm PLA filament Printing Instructions: -I used slight rectilinear infill for all pieces- it helps keep the tops nice and clean, but any infill will work fine. -All objects print laying down, minimal bridging. -The head will need support material for the peg hole, but other than that there is no need for any support material -Strings can be cut to length and tied together at the bottom Assembly Instructions: -Watch the video that is included, it explains things very well. -String is tied through the small holes in each arm and leg. -The pegs on the body correspond to the large holes on the arms and legs. -The strings are wound down through the center of the body -The top body is glued to each round peg, not the head peg. Enjoy your movable Nutcracker!