Push collapse Horse

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I noticed one of those children's toys with an animal where you push the base and the animal collapses. As usual I immediately said "i can print that!" :) This should be possible to print without support on most printers. Additional requirements: = Wool of your choice. Big spring that fits inside the base. Nylon or thin string that is fairly strong. Instructions: = Print the build plate. Take thin (but strong) thread through from the base to the head (Inner base->Outer base->Big flat 1/2 bead->Leg bead->Leg bead->Body->Neck bead->Head). tie around wool and thread back down in reverse (leaving through the other hole). Ditto for the hind quarters. I tensioned it by putting the big spring inside, then pushing the inner base up while pulling the strings until the body stood by itself and the inner base was slightly recessed into the outer base. I pulled each string over the bottom lip, then using a rubber band I strapped the strings to the outside of the outer base and used superglue on each of the strings where they leave the holes on the inner base. Wait until dry, then trim the strings down to size. The poor horse should collapse if you push the inner base, then recover when you release. It should also stand on it's own without the strings at the bottom interfering. Fluff the wool hair to give the look you want. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think? Also suggestions for other projects! TODO: = Find out why some slicers causes glitches around the eyes. Adjust hole sizes for thinner string. It would be awesome if I could print the spring - seems a bit of a challenge to make decent printable springs though.