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> > The C3-PO has the most ball joints- a total of 5, compared to the S.T.'s 4.
> > and yes, they are cool for mecha. I've built one this week with them and
> > I'll post pics soon.
>
> How about the rest of the pieces in there, though? Are the ones in the ST
> markedly better for mecha building? I hear that most of the 3PO parts are
> actually black...
>
> Also, how 'strong' are the ball joints - how much pressure do they take to
> move/how much weight can they support?
>
> J
That depends on if you like white technic pieces better than black.
Personally, I try to avoid using white elements in mecha because white just
isn't a very stealthy color. On the other hand, black doesn't photograph
well so I use gray and light gray when possible.
As for the ball joints, there as strong as the throwbot L-limb joints.
The mecha I built with them is about 8'1/2 inches tall(about the height of
my other throwbot-based mecha but more top heavy) and uses the balls at the
shoulders, hips, and ankles, while the elbows and knees utilize clicking
hinges. The ankles are somewhat unstable, but realistic movement is a nice
payoff.
However, be careful how you take the ball joints out. It's tempting to
pry them out with an axle, but you risk marring the sockets and decreasing
their strength. Try to pull them out by hand. Also try using the ball joints
with 2x1 axle specific beam bricks (there are 3 white ones in the $3
Mono-jet from the "Life on Mars" theme) or a combination of 2x2 cylinder
bricks and technic plates.
Later,
Todd
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