UPSB v3

Approved Tutorials / G2-CTE Vortex - Tutorial REDONE

By Guitrum

Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 03:18:16

Welcome to my tutorial on probably my most successful mod to date. I am not sure if I will even be able to top this one! I was even able to make this mod in two versions, capped and retractable. I love this mod because it fills the 5 main criteria that i look for when making a mod:
1) It is 21 cm
2) It has lots of grips. Not too many (like the GSXA), but it has just the right amount
3) It is completely balanced
4) It is writable
5) It is stable, looks good, spins well and has a large amount of customizability (if that is even a word 0.o)

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[Name of Pen Modification]: G2-CTE Vortex

[Center of Gravity]: COG=COP

[Length in Centimeters]: 21cm (is the prefered length, but can be adjusted to your personal liking)

[Weight in relative terms]: G2-CTE Vortex
[Style]: Double sided/Writes out of one side

[Estimated cost]: $12+ USD (depending on how many G2 grips you use)

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[Pens Needed]:

-[Pilot G2] (1x)

-[ColorTwin/KeiTyo/Miffy&Melanie/SuperTip sign pen] (1x)

-[Uniball Signo] (2x) (tips only)

-[Bic Round Stic) (1x) (inktube only)

-[Pilot G2 Grip] (2x for the one in the tutorial, 4x for the all black one and 6x for the one with three rings on each side)

-[Extra Grip Sections] (2x) (one signo grip cut in half or 2 of the thread sectinos on a G2 grip work best)

*the grips can be anything you would like them to be. G2 grips are just prefered and fit best with this mod

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[Materials]:

-[Cutting Tool]

-[Pliers]

-[Tissue]

-[Celophane Tape]

-[Teflon Tape]

-[Sand Paper]

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[The Mod]:

*This version of the mod is alot more expensive and uses Sailor Gel grips and Airfit grips as well.

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[With Outserts]:

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[With Different Grip Designs]:

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[Clearbody Version]:

*The body used is an HGG body

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[Retractable Version]:

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[Video Of Retractablness]:

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[Tutorial]:

Spoiler:

PLEASE READ BEFORE WATCHING:

This video depicts how I make a G2-CTE Vortex. I make mine with 6 G2 grips. That DOES NOT mean that you have to do that too. You can use whatever grips you want in whatever way you want. DO NOT leave a comment flaming the excessive amount of G2's. Thank you.

*the song was supposed to be Good Riddance (Time of your Life) by Greenday, but Youtube's copyright issues forced me to change it to Fur Elise by Beethoven. Thats why it doesnt quite fit the length of the video.

If you have any questions about this tutorial, please feel free to leave a comment asking your question/questions.

Spoiler:

(click instructions for picture)

1)Gather your materials.

2)Dismantle the G2 as shown in the picture. Keep what is circled and discard or put away what is crossed out.

3)Cut the front G2 piece, the clickerpice, and the ColorTwin/KeiTyo/Miffy&Melanie/SuperTip sign pen piece as shown in the picture.

4)Take the second part of the clicker and cut/sand down the ridges on its outside. then wrap the cut/sanded piece with some celophane tape; enough for the Signo tip to screw on.

5)Assemble the pieces as such. Make sure that the Signo tip is screwed on very tightly.

6)Using a combination of celophane tape and telfon tape. secure the Signo tip/G2 clicker pieces to the G2 body. Also use the tapes to make the back part as cylindrical as possible up to the signo tip.

7)Using any means necessary, get one of the G2 grips on the barrel, up until the point at which you start to see tape. Set this piece aside for now.

8)Take the front G2 piece and sand down the lump near the front so that it is flush with the rest of the piece. Then wrap 2 sections of tape around the body even with the ridge near the threads. Next, screw on the Signo tip as tightly as possible onto the front.

9)Using a combination of celophane tape and teflon tape, make the rest of the body as cylindrical as possible up to the Signo tip. Use the picture as reference.

10)Repeat step 7 with the grip on this piece. Try to make these two pieces look as similar as possible.

11)Line up the two pieces and cut where shown. DO NOT cut the threads. Only cut the piece that is being pointed at.

12)You should now have what is shown in the picture.

13)Slide on your extra grips onto the remaining parts of the pieces. Try to keep them as symetrical as possible. Make it so that only a tiny bit of grip hangs off the edges of the pieces as shown in the picture.

14)Insert the Bic Round Stic inktube into the front of the cut ColorTwin/KeiTyo/Miffy&Melanie/SuperTip sign pen.

15)Shove in some tissue paper inside the barrel to reduce rattling.

16)Put the pieces together as shown in the picture. Before hand, you may choose to apply an outsert. If not, continue putting the pieces together. If you decide otherwise later, then just take them appart and apply it then.

17)You have just made a G2-CTE Vortex!

Spoiler:

This step is completely optional, yet is pretty cool to do. The only extra parts needed for this step is one of the small clicker pieces, an inktube, a spring, a way of holding the spring to the inktube, and a way to extend the inktube.

*Each of the steps 1-7 correspond to the picture's 1-7

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http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj256/G.../P1010006-3.jpg

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1 - Trim off the little bit of the g2 piece juuuuust so that there is a little bit of room between the vertical lines and the top of the piece.

2 - Wrap tape around the part of the piece that is thinner than the rest and then make the thickness be uniform throughout the whole piece.

3 - On the small clicker piece, cut a bit of the rod off so it looks like what is shown in the picture.

4 - The signo tip should already have the original clicker piece screwed in it. By measuring how long u need it to be (using the other piece as reference) cut the g2 main clicker piece to the correct length inorder to get the length correct. This is probably the most vital, yet hardest step.

5 - Cut off the little ridges on the clicker piece that is screwed into the signo tip so that it can click fully.

6 - Make sure that the signo tip can go all the way down and click. Check this constantly.

7 - Measure once again to figure out how much to trim off of the bottom to get the length correct, according to the other piece.

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As for the extended inktube portion of this, this is what i used, and this is what i suggest you do:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj256/G.../p1010008-5.jpg

*the comssa cartriage must be emptied and cut to the correct length before put in the mod

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You have now just made ur G2-CTE Retractable Vortex!!!

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Spoiler:

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[Assembly Video]

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[Combo w/ G2-CTE Vortex]:

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[Close-Up Video]

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[Comparison]:

Spoiler:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj256/G...um/p1010028.jpg

Top to Bottom:
-Ballsign
-Grip Aviaire
-G2-CTE Vortex
-Dr. KT
-MSXA

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[Extra Help]:

Help with Getting Grips On

Help with Outserts (Credit to TEK)

Help with Removing G2 Grips: Method One (Credit to TEK) - Method Two

Help with Removing G2 Clips

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[Q/A]:

This mod can write, right?

Of course. Just take off the "cap" that has the inktube tip inside of it and write away.

How heavy is this?

I would have to say that it has the same amount of momentum as a Dr. KT

How much spinning room is that?

Same amount as a Dr. KT

How customizable is it?

You can either have a black or a white body, with any color Bic Round Sic ink, and any color G2 grips that you can find.

What would be a good reason for me to make this?

If you live in the US and you are a heavy pen spinner, and you have no way of getting a Dr. KT, this mod could be a good sub. You can easily find G2\'s, Signo\'s and SuperTips here.

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Questions? Comments? Thanks for reading
someone
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 03:21:14

Looks nice, especially the black one
Outlander
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 03:25:48

looking smexy. i'll have to make one when i get more miffy bodies :-)
BlacknWhite
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:17:49

Very nice!! But it doesnt seem very heavy using only 2 signo tips... Is it writable?
Look Into the Sun
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:19:27

QUOTE (BlacknWhite @ Jun 6 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very nice!! But it doesnt seem very heavy using only 2 signo tips... Is it writable?

Signos are heavy...

....

KT users. Geesh.
BlacknWhite
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:31:09

http://www.upsb.info/forum/index.php?showtopic=5775
Err... Signo tips=1.8g Dr grip tips: 4g... Zz... See the difference now?
egu-splosion
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:46:13

QUOTE (BlacknWhite @ Jun 6 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very nice!! But it doesnt seem very heavy using only 2 signo tips... Is it writable?

dude, read the fricken Q and A part.
AwonW
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:49:25

Nice one, doesn't look like theres a whole lot of spinning room but I'll take your word for it.
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:54:15

QUOTE (AwonW @ Jun 6 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice one, doesn't look like theres a whole lot of spinning room but I'll take your word for it.

i should post a pic of it compared to a GA and a KT.... hmmmm
BlacknWhite
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:54:17

QUOTE (egu-splosion @ Jun 7 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
dude, read the fricken Q and A part.

Oops... Didnt see that... Thx
egu-splosion
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 04:58:04

QUOTE (BlacknWhite @ Jun 6 2008, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oops... Didnt see that... Thx

your welcome
Jfisher
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 05:40:38

good job, looks good
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 05:51:09

UPDATED WITH OUTSERTS!!! LOOK!!!!
pen_MAKer
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 14:39:44

wow...as long as a msxa...nice job!^^
someone
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 15:14:20

QUOTE (BlacknWhite @ Jun 7 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.upsb.info/forum/index.php?showtopic=5775
Err... Signo tips=1.8g Dr grip tips: 4g... Zz... See the difference now?

So if a pen isn't as heavy as a KT it's not heavy enough? I consider signos heavy.
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jun 7 2008 19:26:49

the reason why this one is so heavy, is cuz the ends are a combination of grips, G2 pieces, tape, teflon, clicker parts AND signo tips. and those are mounted onto a somewhat hollow body. so all that put together creates alot of momentum.
Dimachka
Date: Sun, Jun 8 2008 05:31:11

Looks sweet. I really like the red one. I might just have to trade with you for it. >=P
Coolatta
Date: Sun, Jun 8 2008 08:53:00

I realy like this mod! damn. i want me one.
PenCell
Date: Sun, Jun 8 2008 19:32:51

Hmm very nice mod. I make one once i get another g2.
11Thrasher11
Date: Sun, Jun 8 2008 22:40:58

Crazy goodness looks amazing yes yup would make it if I could mhmmm.
vicgotgame
Date: Wed, Jun 11 2008 08:25:22

looks like a nice mod. i like the length.
tensa77
Date: Wed, Jun 11 2008 20:56:26

looks like a good pen
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Jun 15 2008 04:57:53

CLOSE-UP VIDEO ADDED!!!!

CHECK IT OUT NAO!!!!
Ryuukohaden
Date: Wed, Jun 18 2008 00:32:14

So I now have one of these mods. The barrel feel with an outsert is particularly nice. It's like a cross between an RSVP body and a Comssa body in that it's grippy, but not too much so.

While it may weigh about the same as a Dr. KT, I would not recommend it as a KT substitute. It doesn't, in my opinion, spin like it. The KT has all of its weight concentrated at the end of the cap, whereas this mod has its weight distributed amongst the outer thirds of the body. However, it's still a nice mod to spin, and the bonus of it being writable makes it a great mod for me. Plus, it doesn't draw the ire that KTs do...

...yet.

Nevertheless, I'm proud to say that I own one of the originals:
CPM8
Date: Sun, Jun 29 2008 06:04:57

Guitrum made me one!!! It's a good pen to spin, and it does seem to spin a lot like a KT. Now I can trade my KT's!!!
sailorboy24
Date: Fri, Jul 4 2008 18:35:34

nice mod! going to office depot and making this and a ZT today!
but the whistling song is stuck in my head! whats it called?
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Jul 7 2008 21:42:00

QUOTE (sailorboy24 @ Jul 4 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nice mod! going to office depot and making this and a ZT today!
but the whistling song is stuck in my head! whats it called?

the whistling song is the theme song to the old tv series, "Andy Griffith"

I ADDED PICTURES OF THE RETRACTABLE VORTEX. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!
Coolatta
Date: Mon, Jul 7 2008 22:01:33

this mod is win imo
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Jul 8 2008 03:55:36

for those of you who thought the retractable vortex was awesome, i added a mini tutorial to the first post (inside the main tutorial) on how to make a current vortex, into a retractable vortex.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check it out
PenCell
Date: Tue, Jul 8 2008 04:43:19

Hmm the retractible one is very sexy. Does it make anynoise and how sturdy is it?
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Jul 8 2008 05:02:25

QUOTE (PenCell @ Jul 7 2008, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm the retractible one is very sexy. Does it make anynoise and how sturdy is it?

its acctually prty sturdy

ill go ahead and post a vid of the mechanism so u can hear it
Mr.Squekers
Date: Wed, Jul 9 2008 19:36:35

I made one and i really like it thamks Guitrum.
LotusWing
Date: Sat, Jul 12 2008 09:46:15

wow Guitrum, nice pen!!
I like heavy modded pens, this one could fit to me. Good job!!
MTG
Date: Sat, Jul 12 2008 10:09:08

I'm getting the parts to make this today! I cant wait!
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jul 12 2008 10:50:48

QUOTE (MTG @ Jul 12 2008, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm getting the parts to make this today! I cant wait!

if you need any help, feel free to pm me!

@lw - thanks!! hopefully you can get one! it would be good for your workplace!
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Jul 15 2008 05:11:52

i just added the second part of the mini tutorial, to the mini tutorial

feel free to ask me questions about it, cuz it may be a bit confusing

EDIT: sorry for the double post! but this seems like a decent enough reason to do so...
uniifirex
Date: Wed, Jul 16 2008 18:21:15

Beautiful.

I just made one last night and i love it.
;D
Surab
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 03:15:33

cool mod i think im gonna make it with some profiles for the estra grips
sailorboy24
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 05:05:58

i have a couple requests.
@Guitrum: can you possibly go a little more in depth in depth explaining how to make the retractable mechanism with more pictures maybe? its a little difficult.
and also maybe another mini tutorial on how to make the second "cap" into a mini pen? i rly wanna do that to mine now! thanks
Shimotakimas
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 05:33:00

Cool its like combining my original comssa metallic with my Vortex. Nice mod.
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 05:37:02

QUOTE (sailorboy24 @ Jul 25 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a couple requests.
@Guitrum: can you possibly go a little more in depth in depth explaining how to make the retractable mechanism with more pictures maybe? its a little difficult.
and also maybe another mini tutorial on how to make the second "cap" into a mini pen? i rly wanna do that to mine now! thanks

hmm yea i guess i could do that, but im REALLY low on the pens to make it right now....

but if you get msn or aim i can totally talk you through both of them
sailorboy24
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 18:47:03

thats cool just wondering. ill send you my aim. i think ill be on tonight. gracias!
Surab
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 18:58:50

i think hes busy tonight
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Jul 26 2008 19:07:22

yea, i have a shakespeare on the lawn thingie that lasts all night so if ur on rly late u can talk to me.

but yea, ill still help you out
Domik
Date: Sun, Aug 3 2008 22:03:16

I <3 the black one,Guitrum!

The mod is really nice and it isnt so expensive.I like its function(i mean: for spinners who cant get KT)!
But the colors arent so good for me...but,how you said on ventrilo,you had to keep it "a cheap mod".
+This mod is Retractable/writeable.I think it will be very popular.
Keep modding

Domik
Cadayday
Date: Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:06:15

if i ever make this mod im going to try making it retract or a mp <3
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Aug 4 2008 14:24:44

QUOTE (Cadayday @ Aug 4 2008, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if i ever make this mod im going to try making it retract or a mp <3

the retractable one is pretty schnazzy
pimm's
Date: Mon, Aug 4 2008 16:26:55

Wow!
He looks very good.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Aries
Date: Mon, Aug 4 2008 18:22:01

Am I the only that noticed? It says in the materials that you only need 1 G2, from the pics it looks like you need 2
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Aug 4 2008 23:36:58

QUOTE (Aries @ Aug 4 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am I the only that noticed? It says in the materials that you only need 1 G2, from the pics it looks like you need 2

u need one g2, as in, one full g2

if u see below that, u need an extra g2 grip
Sankaku
Date: Tue, Aug 5 2008 00:08:04

It doesn't have to be a G2 grip though, it can be anything that fits.
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Aug 5 2008 04:50:48

no no, those are the extra grip sections

look veeery closly at the materials and then at the mod

i posted the clearbody pic of this mod. if you cant figure out how to make this by looking at it, PM me and ill tell you how, but its too simple to post a tutorial.

feel free to ask questions about it
Shadowserpant
Date: Tue, Sep 2 2008 22:19:50

uh none of the tut links are working
Guit
Date: Tue, Sep 2 2008 22:39:17

thanks, i fixed em
iMatt
Date: Thu, Sep 18 2008 16:04:28

I have finally actually the used mod, on request of Guitrum nagging me like no tomorrow. The weight seems a bit more for the mod, almost comparable to a Dr. Kt. I'm not quite sure if this mod is worth the money, you could probably get the Dr. Kt for just about the same amount. That and i've never been a fan of the G2 grips as the primary grips(replaced my GA grips with rsvp impulse grips) Overall, not bad, but I'd try to find a cheaper way to make it, the quality doesnt reflect it as much. Yet again, nothing against Guitrum, the mod isn't worth the money imo.
Guitrum
Date: Thu, Sep 18 2008 16:09:26

QUOTE (iMatt @ Sep 18 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have finally actually the used mod, on request of Guitrum nagging me like no tomorrow. The weight seems a bit more for the mod, almost comparable to a Dr. Kt. I'm not quite sure if this mod is worth the money, you could probably get the Dr. Kt for just about the same amount. That and i've never been a fan of the G2 grips as the primary grips(replaced my GA grips with rsvp impulse grips) Overall, not bad, but I'd try to find a cheaper way to make it, the quality doesnt reflect it as much. Yet again, nothing against Guitrum, the mod isn't worth the money imo.

XD thanks for the post imatt!!!!

but the mod costs about 12 dollars, whereas a KT is 25-30, so idk what the monetary issue is there....

well, if you make the mod with 4 g2 grips, that gets pricy, but the cheapest way is to use 2 g2 grips and 1 signo grip cut in half. thats the 12 dollars.
iMatt
Date: Thu, Sep 18 2008 22:07:11

QUOTE (Guitrum @ Sep 18 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
XD thanks for the post imatt!!!!

but the mod costs about 12 dollars, whereas a KT is 25-30, so idk what the monetary issue is there....

well, if you make the mod with 4 g2 grips, that gets pricy, but the cheapest way is to use 2 g2 grips and 1 signo grip cut in half. thats the 12 dollars.

I prefer authenticity...

KT is only worth 20$

2 Keityo/colortwin/miffy = 4-5$ Max
2 dr. grip tips= 10$
2-3 sailors = 5$
Guitrum
Date: Thu, Sep 18 2008 22:25:10

QUOTE (iMatt @ Sep 18 2008, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I prefer authenticity...

KT is only worth 20$

2 Keityo/colortwin/miffy = 4-5$ Max
2 dr. grip tips= 10$
2-3 sailors = 5$

well ill be...... but still more expensive
sailorboy24
Date: Sat, Sep 20 2008 03:24:11

QUOTE (Guitrum @ Sep 18 2008, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well ill be...... but still more expensive

and no KT materials are available in the us which means shipping charges! yay! i really like ur new "line" of vortex's btw Guitrum.
most importantly tho, ur links are once again not working for me. XD. maybe my browser is retarded...
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Sep 21 2008 03:31:39

QUOTE (sailorboy24 @ Sep 19 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and no KT materials are available in the us which means shipping charges! yay! i really like ur new "line" of vortex's btw Guitrum.
most importantly tho, ur links are once again not working for me. XD. maybe my browser is retarded...

XD yea, the KT has rights over two strips, so i thought why not three? the only bad part, is that it requires six G2 grips for that style..... for me thats not a problem, but for some people out there, they hate that. but you can still make the mod with two G2 grips!

and yes, the links arent working.... again.... ill fix them when im not busy, thanks for the warning
IdioticInsomnia
Date: Sun, Sep 28 2008 01:01:12

looks nice, gonna make it sometime soon
Aerials
Date: Sun, Oct 5 2008 05:16:55

When you say supertip, do you mean crayola super tip markers?
matthewk206
Date: Sun, Oct 5 2008 05:32:06

QUOTE (Aerials @ Oct 4 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When you say supertip, do you mean crayola super tip markers?

Yeah, the crayola ones.
Aerials
Date: Wed, Oct 8 2008 00:38:15

One more question.. (i'm like near finishing this mod xD) but do you superglue the rings and the grips to the body? Thanks matthewk for the reply before.
Guitrum
Date: Thu, Oct 9 2008 05:29:40

QUOTE (Aerials @ Oct 7 2008, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One more question.. (i'm like near finishing this mod xD) but do you superglue the rings and the grips to the body? Thanks matthewk for the reply before.

you could if you would like to, but the diameter of the pen should be greater than that of the grips so they should just tightly fit on, but its alright if you want to superglue them on.

its more or less personal preference
Aerials
Date: Thu, Oct 9 2008 20:05:56

Thanks, I ended up not glueing them. My vortex is pretty messy O_O but it spins good. Good mod
Equinox
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 02:22:57

Amazing mod!

I have been looking for a new mod I can write with, and here it is. Now i just need to get the parts... Maybe enough to make 2... I'm new at this and the retractable portion looks a bit tricky.

Big thanks for the tutorial
shoeman6
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 04:15:05

Wow.. I jsut amde it, it looks sexy, AND it spins good, a lot of work but all american peices and this is quite amazing.... A clearer tutorial wud help tho =]

btw my hands are quite sore but it seems comparable to the kt, the hardest part is the grips it takes a lot of strengh and wearing heavy duty gloves helped a lot...

Differences in spinnability compared to original KT

KT, is more end heavy, different kind of momentum, this mod is more evenly distributed in weight.

Kt is much simpler, your hands don't burn after you make the kt > - <

Kt "feels" heavier

Kt has a smoother spin but the caps make it feel rough sometimes, this mod is very smooth, hawt, and very good spinability, not a very good KT spin sub but a wonderful mod.

I would best compare it's spinability to a triple tipped keityo comssa mod....
Guitrum
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 15:39:11

QUOTE (shoeman6 @ Oct 9 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
btw my hands are quite sore but it seems comparable to the kt, the hardest part is the grips it takes a lot of strengh and wearing heavy duty gloves helped a lot...

I have a link to a video tutorial on how to get grips on to pens easier. i used the method for each and every vortex i made, and just about any mod i make now. it probably would have made it ten times easier
Mystic
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 15:50:35

Yeah, making mine killed my hands...
Guitrum
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 16:18:35

please use this video...
Mystic
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 20:17:26

Very nice tutorial! I will use that... when I need to!
shoeman6
Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 23:56:14

Im going to make a new one, and use your method to see f it works =P
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Oct 11 2008 04:27:47

QUOTE (shoeman6 @ Oct 10 2008, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im going to make a new one, and use your method to see f it works =P

trust me, if you do it right, it works like a dream
shoeman6
Date: Sat, Oct 11 2008 14:50:59

It halfway worked but I still think olive oil works the best, I broke my Miffy pen!! T . T oh wel.. *cries* xD
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Oct 11 2008 18:14:20

did you break ur miffy from the method? orrrrr something else?

and sure olive oil will get the grip on, but once its on, the olive oil is still there... it causes messy spinning and what not....
shoeman6
Date: Fri, Oct 17 2008 02:00:00

I just run it under warm water and clean it with a paper towel, no more oil =]

& I broke my miffy in a combination of both the method and sloppy cutting with scissors.
And I didnt realize there were haters to this pen, maybe i wont spin it..

BTW
I used J-roller tips, they are lighter than signos and fit just as well, Sanding isnt really needed at all for this mod, just tape and scissors...
Guitrum
Date: Fri, Oct 17 2008 02:03:02

QUOTE (shoeman6 @ Oct 16 2008, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just run it under warm water and clean it with a paper towel, no more oil =]

& I broke my miffy in a combination of both the method and sloppy cutting with scissors.
And I didnt realize there were haters to this pen, maybe i wont spin it..

BTW
I used J-roller tips, they are lighter than signos and fit just as well, Sanding isnt really needed at all for this mod, just tape and scissors...

first of all, there are haters of every mod... even the mx...

second of all, if you dont sand or use signos, ur making it wrong...
shoeman6
Date: Fri, Oct 17 2008 02:26:37

..if you just hammer the tip in it works fine, and I the signo tipped one i made was a bit heavy... so i just changed the tips...
FrozenIce
Date: Fri, Oct 17 2008 03:43:29

This is a reallyx100 good mod.

Making it...getting the grips on is hard, BUT if you use Guitrum's method of getting grips onto thick barrels it helps A LOT. I tried both...without Guitrum's way took me more than 10 minutes to get the grip on. With his method with the inktube took me only a couple of minutes...plus you don't end up with sore fingers...Oh and Guitrum, if you hold onto the grip tightly and use pliers and pull hard, there's no need to bite the inktube to get it out from underneath the grip.

The mod spins really well and if you make it with black and white grips, you'll have a nice spinning effect. However, the mod is lighter than a Dr. KT.

Anyways, great job Guitrum!
Aerials
Date: Sat, Oct 18 2008 18:07:12

I'm wondering how did you guys remove the marker part from the supertip. What did you guys do?
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Oct 18 2008 20:56:00

well, what i did, was i took off the cap and pulled out the felt tip. then i took a large screw and screwed it into the back cap. then i pulled the screw and the backcap came out. then i turned it upside down and the ink cartriage fell out.

there is ur supertip body
Aerials
Date: Sun, Oct 19 2008 02:59:51

I bit mine off O_O but I guess that works too haha.
sadi teh pirate
Date: Sun, Oct 19 2008 03:06:13

your tutorials never disapoint, Guitrum
Kurteous!
Date: Sat, Nov 15 2008 02:40:40

The retractable version caught my eyes.

BUT

I can't view the retractable version tutorial, its the one on the bottom of the main tutorial right? I clicked it several times but the tutorial won't show.

Am I the only 1 experiencing this?

EDIT:FIXED!!!
Winterlocke
Date: Sun, Nov 16 2008 13:46:43

Just curious but is there any way to extend the mod? I'm used to spinning pens that are a bit longer..

PS. i love the mod. its gorgeous.
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Nov 16 2008 21:31:05

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 16 2008, 05:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just curious but is there any way to extend the mod? I'm used to spinning pens that are a bit longer..

PS. i love the mod. its gorgeous.

just wait to cut the back off of the miffy/ct/kt sign pen until the rest of the mod is made and then that should extend it
Winterlocke
Date: Sun, Nov 16 2008 22:53:13

thx umm... another Q

for step 5, when you're assembling the back g2 part... you're using the G2 clicker parts right? Whats the point of the longer part? Also, am i ssupposed to sand it so it fits inside the tube? Cuz otherwise it wont fit into the top part... which i think is wrong.

and is it just me and my weird signos or is the G2 clicker part too big for the signo tip?
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 02:25:52

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 16 2008, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thx umm... another Q

for step 5, when you're assembling the back g2 part... you're using the G2 clicker parts right? Whats the point of the longer part? Also, am i ssupposed to sand it so it fits inside the tube? Cuz otherwise it wont fit into the top part... which i think is wrong.

and is it just me and my weird signos or is the G2 clicker part too big for the signo tip?

uhmmm the large clicker piece is cut and put inside the g2 body so that the small clicker piece, when screwed into the tip can fit inside it.

the clicker piece has to have the ridges clipped off and then tape wrapped around that.

read the tutorial really carefully. i have everything outlined in the words and the pictures.
Winterlocke
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 13:58:18

Yeah, i've read it quite a few times. turns out the tip i thought was a signo wasnt >_<

PS. pouring boiling water on g2 grips makes it easier to manipulate, since i dont want to lose my rsvp barrel =p=p
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 16:42:30

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 17 2008, 05:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, i've read it quite a few times. turns out the tip i thought was a signo wasnt >_<

PS. pouring boiling water on g2 grips makes it easier to manipulate, since i dont want to lose my rsvp barrel =p=p

or you could just use the video i have posted for extra help for getting grips on
Winterlocke
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 21:08:32

QUOTE (Guitrum @ Nov 17 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
or you could just use the video i have posted for extra help for getting grips on

I did. Another question, can I substitute signo 207 tips instead of normal signos? =S im thinking that might work =P
luke
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 21:10:27

no they are plastic. unless you want an extrenely light version
Winterlocke
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 22:56:12

QUOTE (luke @ Nov 17 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no they are plastic. unless you want an extrenely light version

no thats not right... i know the colour signos are plastic, but there the black/blue signo 207s have metal tips that are pretty similar to the normal signo.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_deta...sp?webid=573218
Stevieboy7
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 23:02:18

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 17 2008, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no thats not right... i know the colour signos are plastic, but there the black/blue signo 207s have metal tips that are pretty similar to the normal signo.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_deta...sp?webid=573218

no.. you`re not right.
Those are plastic.
Winterlocke
Date: Mon, Nov 17 2008 23:35:49

QUOTE (Stevieboy7 @ Nov 17 2008, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no.. you`re not right.
Those are plastic.

no, they're definitely metal since i have some... plastic does not conduct heat well, metal does. and metal is heavier.

The tips are very close to signos, but not exactly, so im wondering if i can use them. i'm pretty sure i'll just go ahead with them, but im wondering about guitrum's opinion?

PS. i've seen the plastic tips, and yes, they DO look the same as the metal ones, except ... the'yre not shiny?
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Nov 18 2008 04:52:33

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 17 2008, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no, they're definitely metal since i have some... plastic does not conduct heat well, metal does. and metal is heavier.

The tips are very close to signos, but not exactly, so im wondering if i can use them. i'm pretty sure i'll just go ahead with them, but im wondering about guitrum's opinion?

PS. i've seen the plastic tips, and yes, they DO look the same as the metal ones, except ... the'yre not shiny?

You can sub it with anything you want. Just beware that it may alter the tutorial
Aries
Date: Tue, Nov 18 2008 16:57:57

QUOTE (Winterlocke @ Nov 17 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no, they're definitely metal since i have some... plastic does not conduct heat well, metal does. and metal is heavier.

The tips are very close to signos, but not exactly, so im wondering if i can use them. i'm pretty sure i'll just go ahead with them, but im wondering about guitrum's opinion?

PS. i've seen the plastic tips, and yes, they DO look the same as the metal ones, except ... the'yre not shiny?

I have Signo 207's and they are definitely plastic, not even the same shape. Anyways, ya why did he just quote your whole tut?
Winterlocke
Date: Tue, Nov 18 2008 21:11:52

QUOTE (Aries @ Nov 18 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have Signo 207's and they are definitely plastic, not even the same shape. Anyways, ya why did he just quote your whole tut?

havent you seen the pic i put up? XD there ARE plastic signo 207s, but there are ALSO metal ones.

look. i'll just make the signo 207 tipped cte and show you =P psh, nonbelievers
Scandiacus
Date: Fri, Dec 5 2008 01:44:55

Stupid question: Which barrel do I use for the clearbody variation?
BloorA
Date: Fri, Dec 5 2008 12:39:36

you use a hgg barrel.
Guitrum
Date: Fri, Dec 5 2008 17:06:22

QUOTE (BloorA @ Dec 5 2008, 04:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you use a hgg barrel.

yea you just cut the place where the grip used to be the same length of the end where the back plug was. and make sure you make two of the end "caps" with the backpiece, not the front piece with the threads.
tomohiro
Date: Sun, Dec 14 2008 19:47:36

your links won't work for me T^T
Ogarathe
Date: Mon, Dec 15 2008 13:17:10

QUOTE (tomohiro @ Dec 15 2008, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
your links won't work for me T^T

Same for me, page load error. o.O
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Dec 15 2008 18:48:08

*fixed

idk why my pictures keep doing that... it adds these wierd things into the picture links....
Outlander
Date: Mon, Jan 19 2009 05:45:36

Look at the cool grip layout thing ^^
Scandiacus
Date: Tue, Jan 20 2009 10:04:03

Erm can I sub the ink with other ink? Like RSVP or w/e?

Cos I don't really like the bic ink.
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Jan 20 2009 16:47:40

QUOTE (Scandiacus @ Jan 20 2009, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Erm can I sub the ink with other ink? Like RSVP or w/e?

Cos I don't really like the bic ink.

well the only reason why i use bic ink is because it fits really well in a miffy body. you could use any ink you want as long as you can get it to fit and stay in and write.
Mystic
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 21:45:45

This mod is great for people who love heavy mods. It spins great as well. I love it. Definitely one of my favorite mods.
elijah1210
Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 01:59:55

hey what subs do i use for the supertip? i have no supertips atm to compare it too but i was thinking of using a crayola sketching marker? would it work as well? if not do u know of any subs that i can get within north america?
JoeNugget
Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 02:02:33

QUOTE (elijah1210 @ Feb 13 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey what subs do i use for the supertip? i have no supertips atm to compare it too but i was thinking of using a crayola sketching marker? would it work as well? if not do u know of any subs that i can get within north america?

Supertips are everywhere in the US. Look at the art section of your local Wal-Mart or Target.
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 02:39:00

acctually, the supertip was a sub for the Colortwin or the Miffy body. so finding a sub for a sub would be quite hard.

supertips are very easy to find in america. but if you dont want to use them, then just trade somebody for a Colortwin or a Miffy.
elijah1210
Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 18:05:48

hey the clearbody variation uses an HGG barrel, is it possible to make it using RSVP? im kinda new to pen spinning and currently have a stylish pirat that i really like but i dun like how the pirat is a marker styled writing so i was thinking of using the RSVP barrel and using the RSVP ink. if anybody could post a way to do it, that would be freaking awesome.
thanks in advance
Guitrum
Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 20:53:02

uhmmmm im sure you could, but the threads are really weak so idk how good of a choice it would be. just make it the same way you would with an hgg body.
NoobiePenTrixx
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 03:56:39

Wow great mod...I REALLY wanna make one...but can't. I live in Australia and don't have any of them pens that are used for the body/barrel. Anyone recommend any subs for the barrel?
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 07:44:33

QUOTE (NoobiePenTrixx @ Feb 14 2009, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow great mod...I REALLY wanna make one...but can't. I live in Australia and don't have any of them pens that are used for the body/barrel. Anyone recommend any subs for the barrel?

the simplest sub for the body is a crayola supertip. or you could make a clearbody with an hgg body. im sure you could do it with an rsvp body as previously discussed.
BlacknWhite
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 08:05:48

Oh fk! The back of the supertip where the front part of the g2 was supposed to be attached in broke when i tried to get the g2 in... Is filing off the threads on the front part of the g2 recommended?
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 08:20:11

QUOTE (BlacknWhite @ Feb 15 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh fk! The back of the supertip where the front part of the g2 was supposed to be attached in broke when i tried to get the g2 in... Is filing off the threads on the front part of the g2 recommended?

that would probably help. but i dont use supertips for vortex's anymore so i dont really know.
NoobiePenTrixx
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 20:31:19

could u give us like a measurement of how much we have to cut/sand of on the body/barrel thanks...
Guitrum
Date: Sun, Feb 15 2009 20:59:01

well, do as much as you want. there is no deffinate length or amount. i just cut off as much as needed to make the mod 21cm. its all up to you
HiCookieFace
Date: Wed, Feb 18 2009 04:21:53

Wooo ;D! i made G2-CTE Vortex using HGG as body ! thank you for tutorial ;D!
Guitrum
Date: Tue, Feb 24 2009 08:22:11

THE TUTORIAL HAS BEEN REDONE

CHECK IT OUT ON THE FIRST POST

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

EASIER TO FOLLOW? HARDER?
GhostAce
Date: Wed, Mar 18 2009 15:00:35

I don't really understand much watching it, maybe you can add the captions (or something on youtube cant remember) explaining what is happening (or has happened). BTW issit retractable?
Guitrum
Date: Wed, Mar 18 2009 20:21:14

QUOTE (GhostAce @ Mar 18 2009, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't really understand much watching it, maybe you can add the captions (or something on youtube cant remember) explaining what is happening (or has happened). BTW issit retractable?

the one in the video is not retractable
GhostAce
Date: Thu, Mar 19 2009 02:45:29

So is it still possible to make a retractable version following the new tutorial then following the retractable method in the old tutorial?
Guitrum
Date: Thu, Mar 19 2009 02:52:47

QUOTE (GhostAce @ Mar 18 2009, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So is it still possible to make a retractable version following the new tutorial then following the retractable method in the old tutorial?

of course. you can take any capped vortex and turn it retractable if you follow the retractable diagram
blacktiger12
Date: Mon, Mar 30 2009 01:13:15

are you sure that a super tip body works, because my G2 front would not fit inside, if it worked for you, what do i do?
Guitrum
Date: Mon, Mar 30 2009 01:21:05

QUOTE (blacktiger12 @ Mar 29 2009, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
are you sure that a super tip body works, because my G2 front would not fit inside, if it worked for you, what do i do?

i dont really recommend using a supertip.... but either sand or glue whatever you have to
webspider
Date: Sat, Apr 4 2009 19:23:38

Could you please redo the tutorial for making it retractable also? Or send me a PM with the informations hw to do it? Right now I can't understand it :/
bioshock
Date: Tue, Apr 28 2009 08:33:19

sexy mod,especially the one having airfit grips.nice tutorial too
Chief_Snake
Date: Sat, May 2 2009 22:52:39

I have gotten this mod to work with a supertip... sanded down the inside of the g2 and outside of the supertip where they connect and it works fine.

looks sexy when it spins too. did the majority black with 2 red stripes and it's pretty when it spins. It's lighter then most of my mods so I'll be using it to learn tricks. <3
tito88
Date: Fri, May 8 2009 00:59:26

Is there a way to put it heavyer???
Kaffatsum
Date: Tue, May 12 2009 00:28:40

Looks really, nice, im gonna make it over the weekend after i get some more teflon tape.
Hope it works with SuperTip. Ill post if i like it or not.
Kaffatsum
Date: Sun, May 17 2009 06:36:49

just finsihed a G2-CTE with a super tip body. 2 things happend, messed up on back since i cut to short so its about 21 cm now. 2nd i drilled a hole to big so i improvised and used tape to hold the inktube. It great! love it and its not to heavy
:) peda :)
Date: Tue, May 26 2009 09:17:39

The links for the "Extra Help" don't work.
But beside this this mod and the tut are very good. In the vid it could be better, when you say / or write one or to descriptions for each picture, othrewise the vid helped me understanding a lot, thx