UPSB v3

Approved Tutorials / Rev-amped Lakubo [Tutorial]

by iMatt

  1. iMatt
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:05:40

    Alright Ladies and Gents, I've been harassed enough to put this mod out....Your Welcome.



    Stats
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    Rev-amped Lakubo Mod
    COG: 1/4 cm back from Center
    Length: 19.1 cm - 19.3 cm (depending on cap placement)
    Weight: GJH < Rev-amp < Ayatori
    Style: Single Side Non retract.
    Writing-Mechanism: Fixed "out the back"
    Ink-Type: Lakubo/RSVP ballpoint pen
    Estimated-Cost: $9.00 - $10.00 USD
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    Materials List:

    (1) Lakubo
    (1) HGG Grip (2nd can be option instead of RSVP grip)
    (1) RSVP
    (1) Impact RT Grip
    (1) Anyball
    (1) RSVP Retractable Cap
    (1) G3 Metal tip
    (1) Signo Tip
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    Spoiler:
    1.) File Down the Bumps and Lines on the Front of the Lakubo


    2.) Take the Lakubo cap and cut the 2nd part of it in half

    Handy Tips ->
    You can use a wirecutters. The cut doesnt have to be perfect.



    3.) Add a bit of teflon onto the lakubo cap and screw on the RSVP backcap [reverse the ink as well]


    4.) Now screw the G3 Tip onto the front of the Lakubo and add (2) Anyball sections to the barrel and then a single Ring Section


    5.) Make Your Grip cut on the Impact RT grip


    6.) Place your HGG grip onto the barrel, then wrap 3-4 inches of tape around the front of the Barrel


    7.) Now Place the Impact RT grip over the HGG grip, then 1 Ring Section and then (2-3) Anyball Sections


    8.) Place your signo in the RSVP retractable cap followed by an RSVP grip or HGG(rsvp-sized) grip


    9.) Put the Cap on the back and your Finished!


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    Q&A
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    Q: What if my RSVP Back-Cap Keeps Coming off?
    A: Add a bit more Teflon tape or even Glue If feel compelled to

    Q: Do I Need To add Anyball Sections on the Cap?
    A: It's not necessary, I just prefer it for infinities

  2. Awesome
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:11:15

    Nice mod, I might try making it if I can get the materials

  3. Guitrum
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:11:50

    the rsvp backcap screwed onto the lakubo back cap was a really innovative idea!!! great job!!!!

  4. Swifty
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:13:49

    Sexiness at its greatest


    Another one of your well-made mods.

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  5. Kuma♥
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:48:11

    nice ill consider making it

  6. FrozenIce
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 04:01:52

    Ooh..nice! thumb.gif

    Finally a new pen mod that's not too heavy. wink.gif

    Will definitely try this when I get more parts. biggrin.gif

  7. Glamouraz
    Date: Fri, Jan 30 2009 04:02:43

    Nice mod!

    Might make it with all the spare lakubos I got.

  8. XternalメDGN
    Date: Sat, Jan 31 2009 05:56:21

    Nice tut! i will make this when i have all the materials~

  9. luke
    Date: Sat, Jan 31 2009 06:30:07

    speaking of which, when did you send out my pen? i still havent gotten it...

  10. Santa
    Date: Sat, Jan 31 2009 14:53:54

    looks very nice, if i were you i wouldn't have the extra anyballs in the front and that 1 ring section.

    Obviously though, there aren't any new concepts with this mod, but i can see how people requested it enough times,.

  11. pholord
    Date: Sat, Jan 31 2009 15:26:12

    interesting.. i might just make this cause i happen to have all those parts

  12. l33tPi
    Date: Sat, Feb 7 2009 19:58:28

    is there a lakubo sub i can use?

  13. BlacknWhite
    Date: Sun, Feb 8 2009 10:16:45

    Nice mod! Just made one and it spins very well! biggrin.gif
    Btw, orange and skyblue looks pretty ugly. no offence biggrin.gif

    EDIT: Can i use signo knock's grip instead of impact rt??