UPSB v3

Tutorials Pending Approval / G3 MX Retractable

by whizz

  1. whizz
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 19:07:12

    Here's my first tutorial for the UPSB, I don't know English well and I hope you'll understand what I wanted to say.
    Light and short pen mod - complete substitute of G3 MX but with a little difference - it uses Uni Laknock II instead of Pentel HGG.


    There is a G3 MX Retractable with insert made by Vodka:



    Statistics:
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    Name: G3 MX Retractable
    COG: =COP
    Length: 18 cm
    Weight: ComSSa < G3 MX R < RSVP MX
    Style: Single-sided
    Writing-Mechanism: Retractable
    Ink-Type: Ballpoint
    Estimated-Cost: ~$4

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    Materials List:

    (1)Pilot G3: barrel, tip, cap
    (1)Uni Laknock II / Uni Aqua Touch (pen): grip, tip, spring, retractable part
    (1)Dong-A Anyball: grip

    All other parts may be subbed:
    Uni Lakubo: inktube
    Pentel HGG: inktube

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    Spoiler:

    1) Gather your materials.
    http://radikal.ru/F/i002.radikal.ru/0910/9...84cc0f.jpg.html
    http://radikal.ru/F/s50.radikal.ru/i127/09...c5774a.jpg.html
    2)Retractable part of Laknock II.
    Cut/shave down the margin underneath the button until the G3 cap slides freely over it. Optional: cut the nubs on the retractable part, there is no need for this. You can also cut near .1 cm of the inner part of it for better retracting.
    http://radikal.ru/F/s45.radikal.ru/i109/09...784cde.jpg.html
    3) Laknock II tip.
    Cut the front part off right underneath the margin as shown on the picture. Note: it's much easier if the tip is on the Laknock barrel.
    http://radikal.ru/F/i003.radikal.ru/0910/f...950a96.jpg.html
    4) Assemble the tip and the button as shown on the picture.
    http://radikal.ru/F/s07.radikal.ru/i180/09...d09eba.jpg.html
    5) Put your construction into G3 barrel. I don't recommend you to push it farther than the original G3 backplug was. Recommended: add some superglue.
    http://radikal.ru/F/s50.radikal.ru/i129/09...823951.jpg.html
    6) Cut .2-.3 of Laknock II grip and cut third part in longitidutal section of cutted part.
    http://radikal.ru/F/i077.radikal.ru/0910/3...6203fc.jpg.html
    http://radikal.ru/F/s05.radikal.ru/i178/09...490805.jpg.html
    7) G3 cap.
    Cut/break the clip and shave down unnecessary part. Put the needed part of the grip inside the cap.
    http://radikal.ru/F/i045.radikal.ru/0910/e...54272b.jpg.html
    http://radikal.ru/F/s09.radikal.ru/i182/09...720e7c.jpg.html
    8) Assemble retractable part and the cap.
    http://radikal.ru/F/i010.radikal.ru/0910/9...6dbf36.jpg.html
    9) Add length to your inktube (use toothpick or connect 2 inktubes), flatten it in 2-2.5 cm off the front end. Bend the spring, slide it over your inktube. Put all inside the G3 barrel, screw the tip on it.
    http://radikal.ru/F/s59.radikal.ru/i166/09...547017.jpg.html
    http://radikal.ru/F/s03.radikal.ru/i176/09...728b99.jpg.html
    http://radikal.ru/F/s43.radikal.ru/i102/09...ae6bb8.jpg.html
    10) Cut Anyball grip like shown on the picture.
    Slide 5 rings over the tip and 4 rings over the cap for the perfect balance.
    http://radikal.ru/F/s19.radikal.ru/i192/09...c782cf.jpg.html
    Optional: put the insert into barrel or/and into the cap.

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    I'm sorry for URLs for the pictures in tutorial instead of previews, but somewhy I can't post them...

    I WANT IT TO BE APPROVED =)

  2. Nation
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 20:44:50

    Nice Job. Looks really Clean.
    Although can I use a regular Laknock?
    If not, where do I get Laknock II?

  3. whizz
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 20:56:58

    QUOTE (Nation @ Oct 20 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Nice Job. Looks really Clean.

    thanks rolleyes.gif
    QUOTE (Nation @ Oct 20 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Although can I use a regular Laknock?

    I tried to use them but its automatic part hasn't as easy connection with G3 barrel as Laknock II's.
    QUOTE (Nation @ Oct 20 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    If not, where do I get Laknock II?

    I have never been to USA so I don't know... I also don't know how you can get it by post.

  4. Nation
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 21:01:27

    QUOTE (whizz @ Oct 19 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    thanks rolleyes.gif

    I tried to use them but its automatic part hasn't as easy connection with G3 barrel as Laknock II's.

    I have never been to USA so I don't know... I also don't know how you can get it by post.

    Alright, so regular laknock will work? ohmy.gif

  5. whizz
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 21:15:37

    QUOTE (Nation @ Oct 20 2009, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Alright, so regular laknock will work? ohmy.gif

    I searched for a long time how to connect them and I finally made it using a lot of different pens but I don't think it's worthy to post the tutorial for this. Of course, you can try..

  6. Nation
    Date: Mon, Oct 19 2009 21:19:13

    QUOTE (whizz @ Oct 19 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    I searched for a long time how to connect them and I finally made it using a lot of different pens but I don't think it's worthy to post the tutorial for this. Of course, you can try..

    Okay, I just don't wanna mess it up... Thanks.

  7. Ilvdrftng
    Date: Wed, Oct 21 2009 04:01:32

    QUOTE (Nation @ Oct 19 2009, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Nice Job. Looks really Clean.
    Although can I use a regular Laknock?
    If not, where do I get Laknock II?

    I would TOTALLY make this

    GREAT tutorial, very easy to understand, and simple enough :]

    Good job^^

  8. whizz
    Date: Thu, Oct 22 2009 20:52:07

    QUOTE (Ilvdrftng @ Oct 21 2009, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    I would TOTALLY make this

    GREAT tutorial, very easy to understand, and simple enough :]

    Good job^^


    When you finish please post the photo of your G3 MX Retractable in this topic smile.gif

  9. Ilvdrftng
    Date: Tue, Oct 27 2009 00:11:22

    QUOTE (whizz @ Oct 22 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    When you finish please post the photo of your G3 MX Retractable in this topic smile.gif

    yeah sure! making it now ^^

    also, can you edit your first post?

    Sub for Lakubo II is Uni Aqua Touch

    Edit: i think lakubo mech will work..seems a bit shorter is all

  10. whizz
    Date: Wed, Oct 28 2009 11:58:08

    QUOTE (Ilvdrftng @ Oct 27 2009, 04:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    yeah sure! making it now ^^

    also, can you edit your first post?

    Sub for Lakubo II is Uni Aqua Touch

    Edit: i think lakubo mech will work..seems a bit shorter is all


    Wow it's great that there is a sub for Laknock II. Thanks.

    Hmmm I can't find Lakubo Mech... Can you post the picture of it?

    p.s. Lakubo II Laknock II

  11. Colin
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 23:24:49

    QUOTE (whizz @ Oct 28 2009, 03:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Wow it's great that there is a sub for Laknock II. Thanks.

    Hmmm I can't find Lakubo Mech... Can you post the picture of it?

    p.s. Lakubo II Laknock II

    No no, the Lakubo pen i think i can use

    Aqua Touch and Laknock II is the same thing

  12. spinneraddiction
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 23:41:55

    im thinking abiut making this.. is it easy enough for a noob to make it? tongue.gif

  13. whizz
    Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 23:33:11

    The tutorial was modified to look like it should be.
    Admins plz say if it can be approved.

    spinneraddiction, it's easy enough for everyone, but a bit time consuming to make =)

  14. Nation
    Date: Fri, Dec 11 2009 20:54:28

    I agree. This mod is very well made and definitely needs to be approved.

  15. whizz
    Date: Sat, Feb 13 2010 00:54:26

    Okay, I've already realised that you (admins) don't want to approve this tutorial. So I have a few questions:
    1) Why? In spite of the fact that there's nobody requested it (I registered myself in this forum just to post the tutorial), I think this tutorial is well made and mod is deserving to be in the list of the best.
    2) Are there any better ways to make G3 MX, Overground mod, G3-M and other G3 mods to be retractable? I haven't found the G3 mod with identical way of retracting. Of course you can use other ways, such as using Laknock Fine instead of Laknock II (it has completely different retractable part) or make it twistable just like in Kuma's way, but isn't there every tutorial intended to help people make the mod in the way of its creator? I also want to draw your attention that there's no negative posts against it.

  16. Nation
    Date: Sat, Feb 13 2010 16:55:20

    MODS GET HERE NAO! APPROVE ALREADY!

  17. whizz
    Date: Tue, Feb 23 2010 01:31:57


    There's mine and my friend's retractable mods with automatic part made just like in this tutorial. So, you still believe that there's no need of the approval?

  18. Nation
    Date: Sun, Feb 28 2010 00:00:52

    nah, it's just mods ARE LAZY!

  19. sarugio1
    Date: Wed, Apr 21 2010 15:16:42

    nice mod but btw how many cm i need to extend for it?

  20. whizz
    Date: Wed, Apr 21 2010 15:43:29

    QUOTE (sarugio1 @ Apr 21 2010, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    nice mod but btw how many cm i need to extend for it?

    Are you talking about inktube? I don't know, I never measured happy.gif

  21. sarugio1
    Date: Fri, Apr 23 2010 00:42:53

    damm i try and sadly i broke the lacknock thing. please tell me if u know it will make it much easier

  22. hoiboy
    Date: Fri, Apr 23 2010 00:46:08

    @Nation: It's missing the FAQ section sleep(1).gif