got file downloads working >=]. also implemented central download/upload tracking via some methods in the Files controller (stored in turtl.files) which all downloads/uplodas run through. works great (although havent tested uploads YET).
got file uploads/downloads/syncing done! had to process file sync records a bit differently than other records, but works great, seemlingly. files are now syncing just great between clients. this includes various other bugfixes in the file system.
removing extra console.logs in note model