Super Robot anatomy

[Naruto]

I'm working on a 3D model of Mazinger Z and I don't know what I should do for the elbows and knees. Should I make joints like on an action figure so that there is nothing that should deform or should I put some kind of coil looking thing in there that will deform?

Here is my model after a couple of hours of work. If it turns out well, I think I'll make Shin Getter Robo or Mazinkaiser.

[d2king10]

Re: Super Robot anatomy

If you make it in seperate geometry pieces (one for hand, one for body) like if it were pieces, it would deform like a toy would, which is probly the best bet for a robot. (dont build it all out of one geometry)

However, if you are building a human, it would be best combining everything)

If that made any sense?

[Naruto]

Re: Super Robot anatomy

I am making it all in separate pieces. I was thinking instead of using bones I could just use the pivotpoints for a rig. I'm just wondering what would work and look cool for the knees and elbows. I could use bones to deform a coil or use the pivot points to turn some joints.