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 Author: swooshxm View Messages Posted By swooshxm
 Posted: May 11, 2025 23:50
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Hi,

What pars can I used to strengthen the joints for this robot joints and to hold
the gun?

https://forum.rebrickable.com/t/need-help-to-strengthen-robotech-macross-robot-joints-and-hold-gun/167275

Thank you.
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In Help, swooshxm writes:
  Hi,

What pars can I used to strengthen the joints for this robot joints and to hold
the gun?

https://forum.rebrickable.com/t/need-help-to-strengthen-robotech-macross-robot-joints-and-hold-gun/167275

Thank you.

Would it be possible to use the Technic ball/socket bricks? Something like

 
Part No: 57909 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
* 		57909 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}

and

 
Part No: 67696 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Closed Sides
* 		67696 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Closed Sides
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}

Traction is pretty good for smaller/lighter models, but not perfect for anything
heavy.


If they still don't hold your poses, you'll have to try something like
-

 
Part No: 48169 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
* 		48169 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}
attached to something with a rotation joint such as

 
Part No: 47455 Name: Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
* 		47455 Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
Parts: Technic {Dark Bluish Gray}
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In Help, iprice writes:
  In Help, swooshxm writes:
  Hi,

What pars can I used to strengthen the joints for this robot joints and to hold
the gun?

https://forum.rebrickable.com/t/need-help-to-strengthen-robotech-macross-robot-joints-and-hold-gun/167275

Thank you.

Would it be possible to use the Technic ball/socket bricks? Something like

 
Part No: 57909 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
* 		57909 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}

and

 
Part No: 67696 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Closed Sides
* 		67696 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Closed Sides
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}

Traction is pretty good for smaller/lighter models, but not perfect for anything
heavy.


If they still don't hold your poses, you'll have to try something like
-

 
Part No: 48169 Name: Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
* 		48169 Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
Parts: Technic, Brick {Dark Bluish Gray}
attached to something with a rotation joint such as

 
Part No: 47455 Name: Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
* 		47455 Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
Parts: Technic {Dark Bluish Gray}

Thank you so much. I will try them out.