After seeing tutorials for alot of other retractable mods that either I didn't have the pens for or didn't have the tools for, I decided to try and think up a mod by myself. I can't even be sure if this mod was already created, if it was please tell me. XD Anyway, here is the result -



(In comparison to my AMMX)

RSVP Atlantis

Pens needed:
x1 RSVP
x1 Bic Atlantis

Tools needed:
All I used was a fake Swiss Army knife, for the blade and nail filer.
Using power tools instead would make it much easier to complete.

Pros:
only needs 2 pens to make
very sturdy
balanced
makes no noise when spun
transition from RSVP body to Atlantis body section is smooth

Cons:
lightweight (it's a con to me at least)
takes a long time to widen the Atlantis body with just a knife, patience needed
as Spinnie mentioned, it's not exactly pretty. XD



Ok, step by step.

1) Screw the back part of the Atlantis pen off, and take the ink and spring out. You won't need the ink, you can toss it out now if you'd like. Put the body aside for now, and take the ink out of the RSVP pen. Throw out the back cap of the RSVP, and you won't need the regular cap either.



The back of the modded pen, clicky part removed.

1.5) Don't mind the font, it's for something else.

2) Start by filing off the grooves on the back of the RSVP, where the back cap is supposed to go.

3) Back to the Bic Atlantis body. with the clicker removed, cut 1.8 cm of the body off

4) The most tedious step! You need to widen the inside of the Atlantis body section enough so that the back of the RSVP (which you filed down) fits snugly into it; that's alot of plastic, to me. If it doesn't fit perfectly after you cut the body (if it's loose at all), you always have the option to super glue it on.



The top ink tube is the one from my RSVP Atlantis obviously, the bottom is a regular one straight from an RSVP.

5) Place a few layers of tape around the ink tube 5.6 cm from the tip of the tube. Let the Bic Atlantis spring rest against the tape for now, so you don't lose it.

6) You see how I cut off a bit of the ink tube at the back? That's a bit of a tricky part, since it can't be too short or too long. Cut a TINY section off of the back of the ink tube, and assemble the pen. (ink+spring into the RSVP body, and screw the clicker on.

6.5) If it doesnt click down all the way, just cut another tiny section off of the ink tube and try again. If it's too loose however, you cut too much off, and you'll have to grab another ink tube and go back to step 5.



And you're done! I hope you all enjoy it. :spin:

OMG i swear i tryed to make an retractable mod out of this two pens a week ago. Nice work but not really beautiful.

Lol, I suppose I should mention I haven't tried putting an insert in yet, it might get in the way of the spring though.

Also, I edited in a balance picture.

if you want to make the click part look way better, you can use the end of a G2 pen...ive seen it used in a couple pens, which one is listed in my sig right now...the HMS

It doesn't look great, but it seems like it can work okay.

Cheap as well! :lol:

Yep, that's what I made it for. :lol: It's great for spinning while in school, since it's something you wouldn't mind losing as much as say, a Commsa. XD

But speaking of, I'm in the process of tweaking mine now. Remember that these were just the most necissary steps, you can always customize it with grips and such. After trying a few things, I'll post my customized finish.

Here it is. :P

YOu can also add an easytouh pen instead of an atlantis. thats good too.

Oh my god, me and PenNub were making this exact mod like 3 days ago. Ahahah. Anyway, looks like it turned out nice :)

Uh...how long is it...

Also, you can always increase the length of your inktube with a cut toothpick.


btw your inserts are not that great. :lol:

His insert is pretty cool i thought, for home made.

Keep it simple, Eyce!

I dunno,... that back piece looks fragile... How is it?

18 cm long.

And I just recorded a video showing how durable the pen is, I'll upload it when I get home from school.

EDIT: And yeah, my inserts are just color modifications of an old forum banner someone made for me...2 years ago I think. In other words, I'm not very creative. :rolleyes:

EDIT: I just realized...I forgot to click the pen during the video XD I'll make a second video when I get home and upload both of them, lmao.

very agreed. They make it look good...easy touch

Wow looks like a good mod, it looks much better with the grips and insert too. Ill probaly make this when i get a BIC atlantis. (do they have Atlantisis in Wal-Mart?)

Aww hell. I took it to school today, it got ran over by a cart with a TV on it...it's dead now. =S I saved the grips though, lol. I'll make another once I find another Atlantis, and I'm glad I recorded a video of it this morning, I'll upload that now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB5qXOgzREs

Thats pretty sturdy looking i give a thumbs up :clap:
Lol yeah me and Elky did try to make one similar to it xD!