Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Built this for a friend who is a Metallica fan as you might notice from the graphics.
Aggressive, minimal and black aesthetics.
Airbrushed the blank matte black until the first guide and used stencils to airbrush the logos. All polyurethane industrial paint so it doesn’t need a topcoat. (Same as I used for my alphas)
Reel seat is sitting on sanded to exactly fit the blank carbon tubes for maximum sensitivity.
sinned - that’s me, Dennis reversed
Other than that…
Torzite guides
Comes in right at 100g
Find attached my TT RoD measurements of this blank and the 701MLF Point Blank
Aggressive, minimal and black aesthetics.
Airbrushed the blank matte black until the first guide and used stencils to airbrush the logos. All polyurethane industrial paint so it doesn’t need a topcoat. (Same as I used for my alphas)
Reel seat is sitting on sanded to exactly fit the blank carbon tubes for maximum sensitivity.
sinned - that’s me, Dennis reversed
Other than that…
Torzite guides
Comes in right at 100g
Find attached my TT RoD measurements of this blank and the 701MLF Point Blank
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Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Nice looking build!
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Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Oh heck yes! He needs another Seek and Destroy rod now. How fitting
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
I'm thinking Ride the Lightning. But that's a damn sexy looking rod.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 1:57 pmOh heck yes! He needs another Seek and Destroy rod now. How fitting
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
I have several black and silver Point Blank builds that have some similarities. That is very pure! It would be nice to be able to get those blanks right now. I need a few more.
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Wow. This is marvelous. Your friend is lucky to know you. I’d love a “Thing that should not be.”
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Or a "Damage Inc."-themed flipping stick.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Thanks for the compliments
Those names are hilarious and ingenious, love the ideas. We should come up with a tackle tour members brainstormed line of rods
Those names are hilarious and ingenious, love the ideas. We should come up with a tackle tour members brainstormed line of rods
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
I'm just about ready to put some guides on my PB761HM. IMO this is a special blank.
Man, the more I build on these blanks the more I like 'em!
Man, the more I build on these blanks the more I like 'em!
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Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
That’s a beautiful rod Dennis!
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I need to get a little more time with the new eternitys, but they are so far outstanding.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 1:33 pmHow would you say they compare to the new Eternity blanks?
TBH at this point, most of the top end blanks are so similar, I usually end up trying to pick stuff up when it goes on sale. For example, x-ray blanks are on sale right now for 75 bucks... I don't think there's a better value out there than them.
I will say the 761HM is absolutely perfect for my preferences. I love the action of the blank.
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Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Yeah, it pretty much barrels down to finding the right blank for the task - taper and power.sarcazmo wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 7:53 pmI need to get a little more time with the new eternitys, but they are so far outstanding.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 1:33 pmHow would you say they compare to the new Eternity blanks?
TBH at this point, most of the top end blanks are so similar, I usually end up trying to pick stuff up when it goes on sale. For example, x-ray blanks are on sale right now for 75 bucks... I don't think there's a better value out there than them.
I will say the 761HM is absolutely perfect for my preferences. I love the action of the blank.
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
I can only judge from the RX10 ETES610MXF I got at home… as already said in the other thread I’m not impressed at all. Weight is great, balance is ok but still it doesn’t feel as crisp, floaty and sharp as my Point Blanks or other high end rods like NRX+. For that little power it should feel like a BFS Adrena when you whip it - as if it had no mass to accelerate. Should…
I have the same criticism with NFC blanks like the XRay SJ703, too, but haven’t handled a lot more of those (some 705IM/HM). Is that maybe less of a factor with long heavier rods as they’re all… heavy?
I‘m quite torn if I give the RX10s another chance. An actual power below the lightest Point Blank with still some backbone is still missing. Was I just unlucky with picking the ETES610MXF?
I have the same criticism with NFC blanks like the XRay SJ703, too, but haven’t handled a lot more of those (some 705IM/HM). Is that maybe less of a factor with long heavier rods as they’re all… heavy?
I‘m quite torn if I give the RX10s another chance. An actual power below the lightest Point Blank with still some backbone is still missing. Was I just unlucky with picking the ETES610MXF?
Re: Point Blank 701LXF - Project “Vader”
Awesome build when are you taking orders !dennis_rf wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 1:18 pmBuilt this for a friend who is a Metallica fan as you might notice from the graphics.
Aggressive, minimal and black aesthetics.
Airbrushed the blank matte black until the first guide and used stencils to airbrush the logos. All polyurethane industrial paint so it doesn’t need a topcoat. (Same as I used for my alphas)
Reel seat is sitting on sanded to exactly fit the blank carbon tubes for maximum sensitivity.
sinned - that’s me, Dennis reversed
Other than that…
Torzite guides
Comes in right at 100g
Find attached my TT RoD measurements of this blank and the 701MLF Point Blank
I’m sure you’ll get some request with a build like this
That build is amazing
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