UPSB v3

Approved Tutorials / Guitrum's G3 Mod

Tutorial

  1. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:05:34

    Guitrum's G3 Mod

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    *credit goes to TEK for this one

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    [COG]: Center of pen
    [Length]: 20.5cm
    [Weight]: Signo Tipped Bictory > Guitrum's G3 Mod
    [Style]: Single Sided
    [Writing-Mechanism]: Retractable
    [Ink-Type]: Pentel RSVP
    [Estimated-Cost]: $15-$20

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    [Materials List]:

    [1x] Pilot G3 (Body, Cap and Tip)
    [1x] Pentel RSVP (Grip and Inktube)
    [1x] Pilot G2 (Large Body Piece, Large Clicker Piece, and Small Clicker Piece)
    [1x] Papermate Flexgrip Ultra (Tip(metal) and Spring)

    [1x] Extra Pilot G2 Small Clicker Piece
    [+1x] Extra Grip Sections
    [1x] Tooth Pick
    [4x] Paper Inserts

    [1x] Celophane Tape
    [1x] Double-Sided Tape (not required, but recommended)
    [1x] Hot Glue Gun/Super Glue
    [1x] Cutting Device
    [1x] File/Sandpaper

  2. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:15:10

    [Tutorial]:
    1)
    Gather your materials:
    A - Pilot G3 Cap
    B - Pilot G3 Body
    C - Pilot G3 Tip
    D - Papermate Flexgrip Ultra Tip
    E - Pentel RSVP Inktube
    F - Toothpick
    G - Papermate Flexgrip Ultra Inktube (section)
    H - Pilot G2 Small Clicker Piece
    I - Pilot G2 Small Clicker Piece (extra)
    J - Pilot G2 Large Clicker Piece
    K - Pentel RSVP Grip
    L - Pilot G2 Large Body Piece
    M - Papermate Flexgrip Ultra Spring
    N - Extra Grip Sections

    2)
    Prepare your pieces (bottom piece is before, top piece is after):
    A - Remove the clip from the cap and the rubber stopper in the inside of the cap. You may file down the stub left by the clip if you so choose.
    B - Remove the back cap and shave down all the bumps on the front of the body. Shave off the threads aswell and make sure that it is shaved down enough for the G2 piece to fit on with an insert snuggly. Also, at this time, you may choose to rub off the text and logo.
    C - Cut the threads off of the G2 piece and the back of the G2 piece only right up until the vertical ridges begin. DO NOT cut too far or the mechanism will not work.
    D - On one small clicker piece, cut 1/3 of a cm off of the long portion.
    E - On another small clicker piece, completely remove the ridges and wrap tape around it.
    F - Cut almost a cm off of the large clicker piece.

    3)
    Screw the taped clicker piece into the G3 tip, and push the rsvp grip into the G3 cap. Follow by pushing the G3 tip/clicker piece combination into the grip that is in the cap. You should now have what is on the left.

    4)
    Put the clicker pieces in the G2 piece as shown and then attach the G2 piece and the insert to the G3 body. Put an insert in the G3 body aswell.

    5)
    In area indicated, wrap a combination of tape and a small insert. There should be enough tape wrapped around to create a snug fit for the G3 cap (to reduce rattling), yet loose enough for it to go up and down to retract.

    6)
    Wrap tape around the front of the inktube about an inch away from the tip (you could also sub out the tape with a dab of hotglue around the inktube. Tape is known to slip and slide on the inktube after constant use). Next attach the Flexgrip inktube secion to the end of the RSVP inktube with part of the toothpick. it should be long enought for the inktube tip to be exposed when clicked and hidden when unclicked. Then wrap your insert around the back of the inktube. All of this should fit in the assembled body.

    7)
    With the inktube and spring inside the assembled body, hotglue/superglue the Flexgrip tip into the G3 body as shown.

    8)
    Using any means necessary, apply your gripping of choice to the front of the pen. If you so choose to do so, you may add grips to the cap by shaving off the clip knub. This will alter balance so be careful.

    9)
    Attach the cap to the back of the pen with a dab of superglue (careful to not let any get in the inside of the cap. This could ruin the fluidity of the retracting and/or mess up the look of the mod when complete). If done correctly, the cap should just cover the tape on the G2 piece.

    10)
    You have just made Guitrum's G3 Mod!

  3. Missle_Z
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:20:31

    Looks sweet...and the pens are so easily accessible! Good job on this!
    dbanana.gif

  4. Santa
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:21:16

    wow dude.. this is so confusing

    name suggestion:

    RG6

    (retractable G 2x3)

  5. IAmTheMrGuy
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:25:28

    cool mod i gotta say

    name recomendation: G3VP?

  6. Gavin
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:26:38

    Wow you cut everything so good. What do you use?

  7. luke
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:27:13

    cool mod. i think attaching the g2 part to the g3 was a very innovative idea

  8. iamk34n3
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:45:42

    How stable is the back cap? Like can you do infinites while holding onto the cap? Or will the pen eventually fly off?

  9. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 02:50:48

    QUOTE (iamk34n3 @ Nov 2 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    How stable is the back cap? Like can you do infinites while holding onto the cap? Or will the pen eventually fly off?


    if you dab alittle superglue in the large g2 clickerpiece for added reinforcent, it wont fly off at all. and if you put the right amount of tape, it wont rattle at all.

    @Gavin - combination of wire cutters, kife and careful sanding

  10. Dimachka
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 04:13:37

    Nice mod guitrum. Well put tutorial. =]

    I'll make one later this week.

  11. Loanshark
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:18:48

    What can we use if we don't have hotglue/superglue? hehe

  12. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 14:52:09

    uhmmmmm you can try your luck with tape, but im doubting you will get the same result

  13. arnold
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 15:02:00

    Nice mod! I'm surely gonna make this once I get all the parts.

  14. ellusion67
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 15:06:57

    nice mod...and great tutorial...thumb.gif

  15. iMatt
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 15:13:16

    nice, its like a Firefly but bass ackwards. Reminds me of the HG3R

    http://www.upsb.info/wiki/index.php/Hybrid_G3_Retractable

    but still seems pretty solid.

  16. sangara
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 16:17:05

    Wow you did end up using Guitrum's G3 Mod facepalm.gif ...

  17. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 16:36:15

    QUOTE (sangara @ Nov 3 2008, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Wow you did end up using Guitrum's G3 Mod facepalm.gif ...


    yup, ur going to have to deal with it bucko

  18. Mr.Squekers
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 21:44:58

    Guitrum thank you so much for the tut i love it clap.gif

    Does the flexgrip ultra have to be the Retr version and the tip plastic or metal?

  19. Unii
    Date: Mon, Nov 3 2008 22:12:09

    Looks really nice biggrin.gif

  20. longhorn
    Date: Tue, Nov 4 2008 00:09:51

    really think the body will fly away from g2 while I put the mechanic

    but anyway

    still want to made it = P



    nice and sexay!

  21. Guitrum
    Date: Tue, Nov 4 2008 00:50:18

    QUOTE (Mr.Squekers @ Nov 3 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Guitrum thank you so much for the tut i love it clap.gif

    Does the flexgrip ultra have to be the Retr version and the tip plastic or metal?


    if you use the retractable version, it includes the spring, but you are sure to have a spare spring around somewhere so you can use the capped version

    the tip MUST BE METAL!!!

    @longhorn - if you make the insert wide enough and dont shave down the body too much, then it is a snug fit! also, tape is a good thing to help the body be thicker!!!!

    so far i have had no issues with anything flying off smile.gif

  22. Mr.Squekers
    Date: Tue, Nov 4 2008 00:53:25

    Ok thanks Guitrum. xD

  23. Guitrum
    Date: Tue, Nov 4 2008 23:26:44

    i updated the video

    feel free to check it out

  24. pholord
    Date: Wed, Nov 5 2008 00:56:31

    brilliant, a clean retractable mod
    UPSB needs more tuts like these

  25. TEK
    Date: Wed, Nov 5 2008 06:13:55

    if you cant get the ultra tip you can sub it with a signo
    attach it by removing the little nub from a m&m cap and drilling a hole in it. then screw the tip on.
    attach it however you like...i just tickend mine with tape so its easier to take off if i ever wanted to. hot glue prolly works better tho
    removing the nub, all you do is get an x acto knife and stick it in the crack and start cutting through those little plastic things holding the nub.

  26. torune-do
    Date: Wed, Nov 5 2008 21:14:17

    Nice pen !!!!! looks so nice

    want to trade one with me ^^

    PM me ~~ and we can talk about it more
    i want it ~~
    (Torune-do's G-3 Mod is also going to be released if i ever feel like it biggrin.gif )

  27. Coolatta
    Date: Thu, Nov 13 2008 04:31:32

    it realy is a realy nice mod. how is the momentum on this mod. does anybody know? biggrin.gif

  28. Kari
    Date: Thu, Nov 13 2008 16:49:26

    Very cool tongue.gif Me want heavy mod hehe. sleep(1).gif sad that it is clicky. Not my thing. Still Very cool! Congrats Taylor!!!!! Make me one! tongue.gif

  29. luke
    Date: Thu, Nov 13 2008 20:33:20

    can i have the insert dimensions please?

  30. Guitrum
    Date: Fri, Nov 14 2008 00:55:41

    QUOTE (luke @ Nov 13 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    can i have the insert dimensions please?


    [Width:Height]

    G3 body insert - 8cm:3cm

    G2 body insert - 3.5cm:3cm

    Inktube insert - 3cm:3cm

  31. Tgz
    Date: Sat, Jan 31 2009 04:26:33

    great tutorial! how well does it spin tho? and about how difficult do u think it is to make it?

  32. Guitrum
    Date: Sun, Feb 1 2009 07:35:47

    QUOTE (Tgz @ Jan 30 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    great tutorial! how well does it spin tho? and about how difficult do u think it is to make it?


    i acctually really like how it spins. the difficulty is rather high, mainly because theres alot of cutting and retractable mechanisms are tricky.

  33. Tgz
    Date: Mon, Feb 2 2009 05:09:48

    ...gulp lol. any tips on how to cut it? tuts would be nice too

  34. Guitrum
    Date: Mon, Feb 2 2009 14:32:42

    QUOTE (Tgz @ Feb 1 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    ...gulp lol. any tips on how to cut it? tuts would be nice too


    Check my YouTube channel. I have a tutorial on how to cut g2s

  35. Tgz
    Date: Tue, Feb 3 2009 22:34:03

    how about the clicky pieces?

  36. Guitrum
    Date: Wed, Feb 4 2009 00:02:33

    QUOTE (Tgz @ Feb 3 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    how about the clicky pieces?


    wire snips, xacto, anything you want. just cut it

  37. creepo
    Date: Fri, Feb 20 2009 18:30:01

    grips look weird

  38. Perrako
    Date: Thu, Apr 2 2009 23:19:06

    Hmm, I was about to make this, and the pics disappeared. Any chance they'll get back up soon?

  39. mchamster1
    Date: Sat, Apr 4 2009 15:30:03

    QUOTE (Perrako @ Apr 2 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Hmm, I was about to make this, and the pics disappeared. Any chance they'll get back up soon?

    I think you have to buy photobucket pro to see them

  40. Ilvdrftng
    Date: Fri, Apr 10 2009 03:43:13

    I just made this..and the large G2 clicker piece is really loose..the whole cap moves with it..
    Any suggestions..? that would really help..

  41. Kaffatsum
    Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 01:02:50

    Nice tutorial and mod, looks cool.

    Looks a little hard to make but challenges are fun (just not when u waste lots of pens tongue.gif )

    In the first and second pics of the completed mod, what grips did you add? it looks different from your last pic

  42. khaotic
    Date: Thu, Apr 16 2009 23:33:02

    any sub for the Papermate Flexgrip Ultra both tip and spring?

  43. JoeNugget
    Date: Thu, Apr 16 2009 23:50:47

    QUOTE (khaotic @ Apr 16 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    any sub for the Papermate Flexgrip Ultra both tip and spring?


    you can use any spring basically, just make sure it isnt too big and you wuld have to adjust its distance from the tip. For the tip i think tek posted a way to sub it with a signo. Like use the little nub from a kt/ct/mmc and glue it on somehow.

  44. khaotic
    Date: Thu, Apr 16 2009 23:53:20

    thanks biggrin.gif

  45. Nation
    Date: Fri, Oct 16 2009 21:31:04

    Any way to quickly file down the G3?
    I dun want carpel tunnel, or and I don't wanna spend So long filing again.
    Can you release the inserts?
    Anyway, I might just recycle my f1r3fly..
    I'll make it.

    EDIT: okay, I found a way to quickly file down the g3, and just made this.
    I was expecting a mod that looked good, but didn't spin very well.
    I was wrong
    It's sexy, RT, and spins like a dream.
    Way to go.
    10/10

  46. sarugio1
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 11:22:29

    i used G3 grip instead of rsvp grip is it okay??

  47. Miguel
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 11:29:46

    Revival of an epic thread is awesome. xD

  48. Nation
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 20:44:08

    QUOTE (sarugio1 @ May 9 2010, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    i used G3 grip instead of rsvp grip is it okay??

    it's not okay that you revived a 7 month old thread.

  49. Kirby
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 20:46:44

    QUOTE (sarugio1 @ May 9 2010, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    i used G3 grip instead of rsvp grip is it okay??

    Dont post on a thread that hasnt been posted on for a very long time, but no your can't use the G3 grip instead.


    QUOTE (Miguel @ May 9 2010, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Revival of an epic thread is awesome. xD

    No gtfo0lv.gif
    QUOTE (Nation @ May 9 2010, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    it's not okay that you revived a 7 month old thread.

    True, but report next time.

  50. Nation
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 21:01:16

    QUOTE (Kirby @ May 9 2010, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    True, but report next time.

    already have.

  51. ION
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 21:23:07

    QUOTE (Kirby @ May 9 2010, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Dont post on a thread that hasnt been posted on for a very long time, but no your can't use the G3 grip instead.


    True, but report next time.



    QUOTE (Nation @ May 9 2010, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    already have.


    Oh the irony.

    He was just asking a question about the mod whats the big deal.

  52. hoiboy
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 23:31:45

    QUOTE (Nation @ May 9 2010, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    it's not okay that you revived a 7 month old thread.



    QUOTE (Kirby @ May 9 2010, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Dont post on a thread that hasnt been posted on for a very long time, but no your can't use the G3 grip instead.
    No gtfo0lv.gif
    True, but report next time.

    Rule #5:
    5. Do not revive old threads UNNECESSARILY

    @sarugio: it should work, though i think a G3 grip is slightly lighter than an RSVP grip

  53. Nation
    Date: Sun, May 9 2010 23:33:19

    QUOTE (ION @ May 9 2010, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    He was just asking a question about the mod whats the big deal.

    he's revived TONS of threads with worthless spam.