UPSB v3
Pen Modifications / PEN MODDING WORLD TOURNAMENT: UPSB Prelim, ROUND #2
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Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:24:12
PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR TOP 3 PICKS ONLY!!
Link to the original Thread:
http://www.upsb.info/forum/index.php?showtopic=18769
Link to Round #1:
http://www.upsb.info/forum/index.php?showtopic=18967
I have recieved a bunch of submisssion, from regular modders and a few wild cards too!
Just to remind you all:
Public Voting will be based on the MODDER, Not the single mods, because for the Pen Modding World Tournament we want to have the best All-around modders in the running, as any type of theme/pen mod restriction could be put in place.
Please Keep this in mind while voting.
As well, you must make sure that you vote for the modder that you feel is best every week, because the quality of mods that person submits could be based on their position within the standings after every week, so the votes will mean a lot to each person's desicisions concerning the following Round.
I will be posting the Modders in order of time recieved, please look through all of the modders before voting.
All of these are posted EXACTLY as they were recieved via email. I have not touched them up or organized anything.
In the event of a Tie, the first applicant who had submitted will win the tiebreaker.
PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR TOP 3 PICKS ONLY!!
Thanks
-Stevieboy7 -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:27:10
Guitrum
Personal Mod:
G3-Matic Mod
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Stevieboy7/ETC/w18.jpg
This mod spins great and is very simple! It ingeniously incorporates a ColorTwin small cap and a Gripatic tip and grip in ways never thought of before. I especially like this mod because of this simplicity, but also for the looks of it! Nothing flashy with thousands of tips for weight, but a simple single sided G3 mod.
*this mod is currently unreleased, but i have tutorial pictures ready if anybody wants to know how to make it!
Materials:
1x G3 body, cap, tip, grip, backcap and inktube
1x Gripmatic grip and tip
1x ColorTwin small cap
1x Signo tip and optionally grip
1x G2 grip
2x Profile grips
Stats:
Length 19.8cm
Weight Impact MX < G3-Matic Mod
Cost around $15 USD
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Retractable Mod:
G2-CTE Retractable Vortex
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Stevieboy7/ETC/ONE.jpg
Here is a mod that was originally made as a capped mod by me that I was able to take the pieces already present and create it into a retractable mod! Just click the tip down to reveal the ink out of the other tip! No rattling or faulty mechanisms here! This mod truly shows innovative techology by keeping the original look of the original mod but allowing it to be retractable.
Materials:
2x G2 grips, small body, large body, two small clickers, one large clicker and spring
1x Miffy body
2x Signo tips and grips
Stats:
Length 21cm
Weight Dr. KT = G2-CTE Retractable Vortex
Cost around $12 USD
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Replica Mod:
f1r3fly G3 Mod
Picture Link was Broken. Will Post Picture when modder supplies it
This is a very fun mod to make and it looks extremely cool!!! I took my time when cutting my sailors to make sure it had the best look possible! It was a challenge to make, yet i had fun making it! I enjoyed making this mod look as sexy as possible.
Materials:
1x G3 body, cap, tip and inktube
1x Gripmatic tip
1x HGG grip and tip
1x Dr. Grip grip
2x Sailor grips
Stats:
Length 20.9cm
Weight Pirat KS< f1r3fly G3 Mod
Cost around $20 USD -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:31:04
here&now
Personal Mod:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq166/h...ns/P1120824.jpg
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq166/h...ns/P1120845.jpg
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq166/h...ns/P1120848.jpg
Personal mod-　Tribal Mod
Description:
This was mod i made out of impulse and trying to make it look feel like an MMX at the front but not entirely.
It is pretty simple to make and feels good.
-Advantages: common materials used and easy to obtain.
it is highly customizable.
-Disadvantages: Uses quite abit of grips.
Stats-
Weight: Approx 14g
Length: 20.1 cm
COP:COG
3 tips at the front-G3,hgg,hgg
one hgg tip at the back
It uses -
G3 tip, 1 Whole HGG excluding barrel, 2 hgg tips
1 Full RSVP. Extra RSVP grip.
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F1r3Fly G3 Mod:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq166/h...r3fly_g3_hn.jpg
Description: This mod was a great work of F1r3Fly. This pen is extremely nice to spin.
Sexy looking too
-Advantages: feels like a double sided mod.
nice momentum.
-Disadvantages: Lots of filing needed.
Stats-
Weight: 18g
Length: 21cm
COP:COG
It uses-
1 Whole Pilot G3 (everything except Grip and Backplug),1 G2 back body,1 Faber Castell Grip Matic Tip
,Hgg Tip and Grip,1 Dr.Grip GriP,Sailor Gel Grip OR Sailor Gel Fake Grip
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Mech Mod:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq166/h...ndnow_clean.jpg
Description:
This is actually a personal mod made by me.
I wanted to have a mod that the spring's pressure does not depends on the tip, hence there will be no pressure sending the tip flying all around. This Mod is also a birthday gift for Kam(:
-Advantages: Tip does not be sent flying around.
Mechanism clicks well if mod is modded well.
-Disadvantage: The Hgg grip at the front must not bulge too much.
Hard to get the Hgg Grip on.
Stats-
Weight: Approx 16g
Length: 20 cm
COP:COG
It uses-
A comssa Body,RSVP Cap and grip,Hgg Grip and tip and back cap
,Bic Retrac Cap,Impact tip.
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Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:35:40
iMatt
Applicant: iMatt
Mod Display
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First off:
My personal mod that I have released recently and currently working on the tutorial for.
Stats
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iMaker
COG: Center
Length: 19.1 cm
Weight: Signo-Tipped MX < iMaker(with standard weighting) < 4-tip HGG MSXA
Style: Single Sided
Writing-Mechanism: Fixed-out the front mechanism
Ink-Type: RSVP ballpoint ink
Estimated-Cost: $15.00
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Materials used:
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(1) RSVP
(1) G3 Cap
(1-2) HGG(can be added or removed for weighting purposes
(1) Signo
(1) Anyball
(1) Uni-ball Jetstream
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Tools used:
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Normal Fine Wood File
Precision screw-driver
Hacksaw
Nail-Clippers
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http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq105/i...3690/iMaker.jpg
Pros:
-Adjustable Weights
-Fully Insertable/Outsertable on every aspect
-Can write out the front
-Easily modded, only a single cut and a file
-Uses known common parts
-Balanced
-Writable
Cons:
-Having to make a single cut that might require a hacksaw or sharper knife
Credits to iVodka for the insert!
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For my Secondary mod I Know I spelled "F1R3FLY" wrong, I prefer the i vs. the 1. It just fit much much better imo. I swapped out the Gripmatic tips with signo, the balance was much better and I was able to make this mod far more sturdy doing so. The insert was one I made personally.
Stats
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F1R3FLY G3 Mod
COG: COP
Length: 21 cm
Weight: Dr. KT < F1R3FlY G3 < KuZu G3
Style: Single-Sided
Writing-Mechanism: None
Estimated Cost: $10-$12
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Materials used:
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(1) Dr. Grip (grip)
(2) Signo
(2) Sailor Gels
(1) G3
(1) G2
(1) HGG grip
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Tools used:
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Hot-Glue
Hack-Saw
Metal file
Silicone glue(stability)
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http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq105/i...0/fir3flyg3.jpg
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For my 3rd and final mod, which is the mechanism mod I opted to go with my Retractable X. It's the only pen in which I can say is worth being retractable. Simple and elegant without offsetting balance.
The only difference is figured a way of silencing the click mechanism so its not distracting in class when the clicker goes back up.
Stats
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Retractable X(simple version)
COG: Center
Length: 18.1 cm
Weight: 11g
Style: Single-Sided
Writing-Mechanism: Retractable via lever
Ink-Type: 0.7 rsvp fine
Estimated-Cost: $5
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Materials needed:
(1) Monami 153 (I used color)
(1) RSVP
(1) HGG
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Tools Used:
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Metal file
Steel wool(for mechanism)
teflon tape
Wire Cutter
Nail Cutter
Electrical tape
Toothpick
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http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq105/i...90/retractx.jpg
Pros:
- Cheap (except the color version XD)
- Silent mechanism
- Balanced
Cons:
- Hexagonal body
- Tedious to mod the front -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:37:28
TEK
1.) Mr. Leaf
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/jim666/Mods/Leaf.png
-Random Mod i made up. Uses parts that are easy to get. great for spinning. ^^
-MX
About 15-20 dollars
file, x-acto knife, cutters
2.) Ayatori Mod
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/jim666/Mods/atttt.png
-Good for spinning, materials are mostly from japan so it may be hard for some to get the pens.
-MX
About 10-15
file, x-acto knife, cutters
3.) MP MSXA
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/jim666/Mods/msxavic.png
-Heavy with lots of momentum. Made for Vicgotgame
-IMX-RSVP, dong-a, hgg, msp, metal rings, anyball
About- 25-30
file, X-acto, cutters -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:38:40
Kam
Dr. Trainer
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/k...s/DrTrainer.jpg
Stats:
- length: 19.8cm
- weight: 18.3g
- COG = COP
Description: While this may look like a simple mix of a Dr. KT with a Buster Cyl, It has certain features that make it unique.
1. Writable - although both the Buster Cyl and Dr. KT can be made writable, they usually are not because adding weight at the center of the pen does not improve momentum. To solve this, I added short ink tubes towards the ends, leaving the center empty and light.
2. Less grip, more momentum - One of the cool properties of the Dr. KT is that you can create a variety of color combinations via the grip and cap. While this is cool aesthetically, you can achieve more momentum by keeping all the weight towards the end of the pen. the Dr. Trainer increases momentum by using more weight at the ends, and removing extra grips that are closer to the middle of the pen. A few sailor rings still remain to keep the color scheme flexible.
3. Adjustable Anti-Slip Grip - Two profile grips are placed on the body to help in a number of ways.
Cont. 1.5s trainer - If you keep it near the cap, the position is optimized to help you learn Cont. 1.5s combos. Suck as Bak 1.5s, or Midbak 1.5s. In these combos the pen needs to slide on your hand and get repositioned before repeating the trick. The grip rings prevent the pen from sliding too much and flying off your hand.
Charge trainer - One of the difficulties in learning the Charge is preventing the pen from shifting its position and sliding off when doing multiple repetitions. By positioning the rings closer to the center, you can make learning the Charge easier. And while this may sound like useful only to beginners, it will certainly be useful when trying to do multiple Charges on the same hand.
Top Spin trainer - Based on the middle grip concept of the Grip Aviaire, you can also move the rings to the center to give you an extra edge while learning tricks like ThumbSpin, PalmSpin, etc. The grip in the center will give you a nice spinning area to prolong your spins.
Basically, you can move these rings anywhere you want depending on what trick you are learning. You can also remove them completely (and keep them in the caps) to get a more traditional mod if the rings are getting in the way.
4. Smooth trainer rings - Using wider Dr. Pilot (American version) metal rings, the rings will rattle and product noise when spinning....UNLESS you keep your pen in a constant state of smooth spinning. This is because if the pen is spinning constantly, and there are change in directions, the metal rings will be forced against the grip and it will not rattle. When you hear a rattle, you know your linkage was not as smooth as it could be, even if your eyes can't catch it. So time to improve your smoothness.
Pros: multi-purpose mod (can be used to learn many tricks/combos). Shorter than a Buster Cyl (one of its main complaints), more momentum than a KT. Flexible in terms of color combination and looks.
Cons: a bit expensive to make (require parts from multiple countries), not the most appealing look, have limited ink supply.
Materials/pens used:
- 2 KT/CT/MM (1 body, 2 caps)
- 2 Zebra Airfits (tips, grips, ink tubes)
- 2 Sailor or Sailor subs (grips)
- 2 American Dr. Grip (metal rings)
- 1 or 2 anyball/profile (grips) note: can get by with only 1, but I prefer getting the big edge section of the grip, so I use two
- tape
- electrical tape (for marking COG)
Tools used:
- scissors or pen knife or blade
- rubbing alcohol
- drill
Clear F1r3Fly G3 mod
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/k...y_g3_clear2.jpg
Stats:
- length: 20cm
- weight: 20g
- COG = COP
Description:
This was based on the well-known F1r3Fly mod. While everyone agrees that FF mods are pretty sweet in general, I wanted to improve on it by maximizing it's core feature: the fact that most of the pen is see through and customizable with an insert.
So, what better way to utilize that property other than making it a clear mod, while still maintaining the ability to use custom inserts. The final result called for using an insert printed on transparency paper.
Pros: great appeal, specially if seen under light or interesting backgrounds. Slightly shorter than a normal F1r3Fly and less prone to breakage.
Cons: an ugly or dark background can make the mod look bad. Less momentum due to length. Less spinning area.
Materials/Pens used:
- 1 Pilot G3 (body, cap, back cap, grip)
- 1 Pilot G2 (body)
- 1 Japanese Dr. Grip (grip)
- 1 Sailor grip (gray)
- 1 Beifa grip (black)
- 1 HGG (tip)
- 1 airblanc (grip)
- 1 Faber Castell Grip Matic
- hot glue
- tape
- insert printed on transparency paper
Tools Used:
- scissors (for grip cutting)
- hot glue gun
- file (for sanding)
- wire cutter (for removing clip and cutting body)
Twisted MX
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/k...ted_mx_blue.jpg
Stats:
- length: 20.2cm
- weight: 16.5g
- COG = 0.1cm front-heavy
Description:
A simple retractable one sided mod that uses a twisting mechanism instead of the clicking to make the ink tube come out. The advantage is that a twisting mechanism is a lot more stable than most retractable mechanisms. Two grips on each side add a good momentum, while keeping the mod fairly light.
Pros: stable mechanism, unique look, not too hard to make
Cons: uses outsert, wavy grips may not suit all tastes
Materials/Pens used:
- 1 Crayola Twistable (body and twistable mech)
- 1 Pentel Tranxition (grip)
- 1 Pilot G-3 (metal tip, cap)
- 1 HGG (metal tip, grip)
- 2 Pentel Energel/Energize (grips)
- 1 Pentel RSVP (ink tube)
- spring from any retractable pen
- outsert
Tools:
- tape
- wire cutter
- scissors or pen knife -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 14:44:21
iMatt, TEK, & Kam ftw.
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Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 17:10:25QUOTE (Xero @ Apr 6 2009, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>iMatt, TEK, & Kam ftw.
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Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 17:36:41
fixed Guitrum's 2nd link. It had an extra ] at the end.
Also, sorry for not submitting new mods :/
I got too busy this weekend and was too tired to work on my entry. -
Date: Mon, Apr 6 2009 18:12:26
@Kam, no worries. I only changed out one mod, I need to save up some "mods" for later on.
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Date: Wed, Apr 8 2009 06:54:30
what is it with the F1r3Fly-ies? o.O
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Date: Thu, Apr 9 2009 09:22:57
i like kam's dr. trainer
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Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 05:35:51QUOTE (Stevieboy7 @ Apr 6 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sexy looking too
sexy looking indeed 
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Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 16:17:44
Those were some sick grip cuttings Tek
I also loved Kam's Dr Trainer idea
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Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 16:35:32
Kam's Dr Trainer was highly original and TEK's idea of naming his mod Mr. Leaf was original too (cause of the grip cuts)
and i literally jizzed in my pants when i saw Kam's firefly
i wish i had a sexy firefly like that T.T -
Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 20:25:01
Thanks for the support guys
There's no tutorial for the Dr. Trainer, but it's not that difficult to figure it out. It's basically a hybrid of Dr. KT and Buster Cyl (more momentum than a KT, but same length and body as the KT)...with added "training" features.
The movable grip and loose metal ring can be applied to almost any mod though. I will think about whether a tutorial is necessary after I've tested it enough and feel it's ready. -
Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 20:37:49QUOTE (Kam @ Apr 11 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for the support guys
There's no tutorial for the Dr. Trainer, but it's not that difficult to figure it out. It's basically a hybrid of Dr. KT and Buster Cyl (more momentum than a KT, but same length and body as the KT)...with added "training" features.
The movable grip and loose metal ring can be applied to almost any mod though. I will think about whether a tutorial is necessary after I've tested it enough and feel it's ready.
Always thorough with your mods
Thanks Kam
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Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 23:34:14
I want Tutorial on MP Here and Now
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Date: Sat, Apr 11 2009 23:43:28
Twisted mx tutorial?
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Date: Sun, Apr 12 2009 07:26:33QUOTE (shoeman6 @ Apr 12 2009, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Twisted mx tutorial?
there is already a tutorial for the twisted mx but not by kam.
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Date: Sun, Apr 12 2009 16:05:17QUOTE (PenMaster @ Apr 12 2009, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>there is already a tutorial for the twisted mx but not by kam.That's twistable MX, not twisted. They use a different twist mech.
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Date: Mon, Apr 13 2009 20:55:03
Sorry for the delay, i was in Saskatchewan for the weekend,
ive only gotten a few new submissions.
but the results for Round #2 are as follows:
1. TEK--- 88 votes
2. Kam--- 82 votes
3. iMatt--- 57 votes
4. here&now--- 25 votes
5. Guitrum--- 19 votes
Therefore your top 3 for round 2 are: iMatt, Kam, TEK. -
Date: Tue, Apr 14 2009 13:42:15
KAM, TEK, and iMatt. FTW