[UCS] [WIP] [MOC] Venator Class Star Destroyer

[Kristof]

^ That's very questionable investment. For the price, magnet solution doesn't even work as flawlessly as you might expect. Placed and fixed properly (which is easy), rubber bands will give you even better result with a fraction of cost. The only drawback (besides somewhat trickier assembly) is reduced fanciness and yet that is hardly ever to bother you since it's just the insides of the ship :)

[Anio]

Magnets are reliable if the model is well designed in the first place (for example, 2 magnets must be perfectly aligned for stick together correctly).

In my Executor and Venator, I never experienced any problem with magnets.

However, for a smaller ship, I do not recommend to use magnets. Some other alternatives such as Bionicle joints or Mixels joints might be more appropriated.

[Kristof]

^ Correct.

I tried to build this chassis and eventhough magnets seem to align very well, whole bottom rests a bit wobbly there. Mainly because it is one big 'shell' that is only held there by several magnets. If magnets work in pair with some locked hinge points, everything is much better.

Mixel joints are of course slick method but by far not the easiest to do right. Considering the level of expertise we are talking here, I suggested rubber elements as the most forgiving and user freindly way :)

[Anio]

Considering the level of expertise we are talking here, I suggested rubber elements as the most forgiving and user freindly way :)

True.

But I don't like rubber elements to attach parts.

[phaelon]

Magnets don't break down over time. Rubber bands will always fall apart eventually. However, given the Unobtanium that is the lego magnet system, it seems the bionicle ball joint method is most likely the best candidate, assuming it is properly placed and sufficiently reinforced with more attachment points to carry the weight.

[Midlife-crisis]

Does anyone know how to connect these

as i read problem is already solved, i would have used this part: http://peeron.com/inv/parts/32532

you could use much more pins and plates to connect it in multiple ways.

Drawed with LDP (lego digital paint) :)

[Ellisss_]

Can anyone link me to these ball joints? These seem to be the best option at this moment in time.

[jthejohn]

I may be a tad bit late to this tread, nevertheless I love your venator so far. I wish I could be as patient as you using LDD, I know it's a pain sometimes moving hinges and joints but anyways I love what your doing so far! Keep it up, I can't wait to see it when it's complete!

Good luck!