[quote=whizzball1]
So, I think what you can do is insert a bit of a time-skip to when the designs are finished and ready to start prototyping. In fact, if you need extra post materiel (e for a reason lel), you can describe them making and inserting the mechanisms.
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... Never mind, I just refreshed to find that you've posted. *facepalm* Ignore all that, please.