Sources for ratchet joints

Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:15 am

Motto: "Earthrise restock or riot"

The custom elbow joint I made for my ROTF Megatron fell irreparably apart at the rotation point. It was kinda just a placeholder anyway, the hinge's weak ratcheting couldn't adequately deal with the weight of the forearm. So I was wondering two things.
1. What would be a good source for a ratchet joint for this particular job (must be no wider than 9mm)?
2. What's a good source for ratchets for Transformers customs in general?

WANT:
* Cyb. Galvatron key, missiles
* Omega Lock
* Primus Cyber Key, coattail panel
* Powerlinx Comettor
* Leader Sentinel Prime sword, shield
* RiD Galvy dragon head, beast arms
* Leader Ironhide windshield, R hood assy.
* Cyb. Wing Saber left chestplate (argh)

We don't have kings in America

Trading MOSC MMPR fliphead Pink Ranger for ER Fasttrack or SIEGE Refraktor

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Re: Sources for ratchet joints

Posted by Evil Eye Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:35 pm

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Your only real option is Revoltech joints, which are basically universal joints (peg at either end with a ratcheting hinge).

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Re: Sources for ratchet joints

Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:48 pm

Motto: "Earthrise restock or riot"

Thanks for the tip! I was expecting you to just tell me to get the UFO arm, but that was actually very helpful advice!

WANT:
* Cyb. Galvatron key, missiles
* Omega Lock
* Primus Cyber Key, coattail panel
* Powerlinx Comettor
* Leader Sentinel Prime sword, shield
* RiD Galvy dragon head, beast arms
* Leader Ironhide windshield, R hood assy.
* Cyb. Wing Saber left chestplate (argh)

We don't have kings in America

Trading MOSC MMPR fliphead Pink Ranger for ER Fasttrack or SIEGE Refraktor