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DIY Airsoft pimping

  • 15-03-2007 12:34pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering if anyone has attempting a bit of Do It Yourself airsoft pimping, what you've done and if its any good (or worth doing :) )

    What I mean by that is anyone sprayed there weapons, ie added camo effects, different colors etc, how do paints take to the stocks? I'd imagine they'd have to be properly primed and the likes (I seen a picture in the pic thread of a green stocked VSR) or added bit and pieces to there airsoft weapon like grips, etc etc etc.

    I was thinking of making a new stock from timber for my VSR, pretty cool to come up with your own design, I'd prefer something a little more traditional in terms of a stock with a nice cheek rest, polished hardwood and the likes :)

    So....anyone do any homemade mods to there pieces or thinking of doing so?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 311 ✭✭NakedHedgehog


    Check out the ASI forums (www.airsoftireland.com) - there is a whole sub-forum on gear and pics of people's blasters.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    A new stock made of Timber would be realy cool alright. Wouldnt know how to go about doing it myself but its a good idea. That Green stocked VSR is my ''Blaster'' lol is that the new word for the day?
    Tis very easy to do a spray job like that. Ive also sanded down a pair of HFc m199's [pictures thread] which took an eternity to do each one :( but worth it in the end :p .

    Im planning to alter my new Aug [added a long scope] and making the barrel longer etc for a DMR look while giving it good expensive internals.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Stock should be no problem, heres one I was making for a replica Lee Enfield.....but it dragged on a bit too long until I finally abonded it :cool:

    stock1-1.jpg

    Unfortunately I cant make the VSR fit into that, although here is what I'd like my VSR to look like:

    DSC01185.jpg
    :D Pattern 14 rifle, the reciever area is similar to the VSR, bolt handle and safety are in the same posistion.

    Could be an interesting project :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    That would be a great project indeed ;) ,Judging by the enfield project you'd be more then capable of doing it . Dya think it would be easy enough to make an Rpk stock http://www.interordnance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/RPKStockSet1.jpg
    im probably going get a support gun by June and i havnt decided whether im getting a China made Saw [which looks like its going be more expensive then i had hoped] or an Rpk 74 based on an ak with a drummag and bipod and hopefully a home made Stock :p ,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Them parts look simple enough Scope, the butt is faily basic, the hardest parts though would the the barrel grip, you'd need the metal componets to fit onto the timber correctly.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    its just the butt id realy be looking 2 do anyway :D i am seriously contemplating an Rpk project now. looks like it would work out a bit cheaper then the china M249. All i need to do is a find a cheap way to lenghten the outer barrel and its well do-able and cost effective


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    The butt doesnt look too hard at all, hell, you could add a bit more shape to it if you wanted :) but then it might not look exactly like an Rpk.

    As soon as I get some time off my VSR is gonna get a pimpin' :D

    Just looking at pics of Rpk's, I see the longer barrel, that could be a problem alright, you'd probably want a sleeve to fit over the original barrel to make up the extra lenght. Or can you buy the longer barrels?

    EDIT: ok, I found a pic of what I want my VSR to resemble:
    riflestock.jpg

    Pretty damn cool eh!! :D. I wont be using it for gaming or the likes so I dont have to worry about it getting damaged, and even if I was to use it I could pop the black stock back on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭N.O.I.P.


    Well if you guys are all set to "Pimp" (I feel dirty now) your rifles I guess you could do a lot worse then put one of these beauties on it.

    http://www.ballymountfs.com/_shop/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=28


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mark_Sc


    Just sanded down my USP. Lucky for me all the metal bits are made of some really shiny alloy. I sanded down the slide, slide catch, fire selector and trigger. On tuesday ill bring them into school to the metalwork room, buff them and print/stamp "HK USP .45cal" etc on the slide. Will post before and after pics when im finished.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭N.O.I.P.


    Mark_Sc wrote:
    Just sanded down my USP. Lucky for me all the metal bits are made of some really shiny alloy. I sanded down the slide, slide catch, fire selector and trigger. On tuesday ill bring them into school to the metalwork room, buff them and print/stamp "HK USP .45cal" etc on the slide. Will post before and after pics when im finished.

    Jesus man whatever you do don't bring the parts into a school, do you have any idea how much trouble it could cause if some overly concerned teacher sees those. Worst case scenario here, they think you have a gun call your parents the police start a small panic and you get expelled. Like I said worst case scenario but I can guarantee your school has rules about bring in weapons or replica weapons so even just bringing in the slide could land you in a world of trouble


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mark_Sc


    My school wouldnt know what a slide was unless it was with the rest of the gun + my metalwork teacher is really sound.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Mark_Sc wrote:
    On tuesday ill bring them into school to the metalwork room, buff them and print/stamp "HK USP .45cal" etc on the slide.

    Man you're making me cry here. Are you insane? It doesn't matter if they don't know what it is. It doesn't matter how "sound" your teacher is. You don't bring stuff like that into school. It's called "being on the safe side".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    N.O.I.P. wrote:
    Well if you guys are all set to "Pimp" (I feel dirty now) your rifles I guess you could do a lot worse then put one of these beauties on it.

    http://www.ballymountfs.com/_shop/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=28

    That looks nice alright..........pity about the price though! haha, looks like I wont be putting one of them on my VSR.

    I'm defo gonna go with the stock in the last picture, I think it looks f&*king class! I just wish I had a week off college now! :mad:


    Mark_Sc, like the others were saying, it might not be a good idea to bring any parts into school, no matter how insignificant they might be or who your teacher is. They might get the wrong idea and think your a gun nut or in the 'ra :o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Spitfire666


    N.O.I.P. wrote:
    Well if you guys are all set to "Pimp" (I feel dirty now) your rifles I guess you could do a lot worse then put one of these beauties on it.

    http://www.ballymountfs.com/_shop/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=28


    hmm, would that mount to the .357 i wounder


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mark_Sc


    o1s1n wrote:
    Man you're making me cry here. Are you insane? It doesn't matter if they don't know what it is. It doesn't matter how "sound" your teacher is. You don't bring stuff like that into school. It's called "being on the safe side".

    Its p1ss easy. I walk into the matalwork room, walk up to Mr. O' Neill and say "sir could i use the letter punches for a couple of minutes? I brought a part for my airsoft gun in in hope that i could print something on the side, to make it look more realistic"

    "Sure but i want to eat in 10 or 15 minutes Mark so you dont have all that long"

    "Thanks a mill...

    *severl minutes pass

    ...all done"

    "very good...
    do you know what you should do?"

    "huh?"

    "If you buffed it it would look really well"

    "ohhhh thats a good idea sir"

    "just be quick"


    I'll bet you a spitfire hoody that no one will be worried about being shot, held up, threatened etc...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mark_Sc


    With great difficulty


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Mark_Sc wrote:
    Its p1ss easy. I walk into the matalwork room, walk up to Mr. O' Neill and say "sir could i use the letter punches for a couple of minutes? I brought a part for my airsoft gun in in hope that i could print something on the side, to make it look more realistic"

    Okay just step back for a moment. Look at that sentence. You're going to use the terms "gun" and "more realistic" to a teacher in your school.....?

    If you're going to do anything, steal the stamps and do it at home. ;) <---- post smilie


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭Wossack


    it also goes to further spread the misconception that these should be allowed in schools... this is a public forum, you think someone else isnt gonna read this and say 'hey ive a metal work shop in school too...'

    seriously bad idea


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Simple. Get permission from the teacher in advance, preferably in writing. Make sure that the teacher is fully aware of what airsoft is. Hell, show the teacher this thread! You may need the principle's permission as well. As the saying goes, better safe than sorry.

    Last thing we need in the papers is a story about you building a gun in your school workshop (as I'm sure the papers would misinterpret it).

    Oh, and do not under any circumstance steal anything from school as suggested by a certain mod whose name I shall not mention. Stealing is wrong, illegal and woud get you expelled from school. ;) <---- also posts a smilie


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Spitfire666


    it was hardly ment in a serious manner????


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Oh, and do not under any circumstance steal anything from school as.......

    I dont think there was any harm meant by it CR, maybe there was a sarcastic smiley missing from the end of the line :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Crazyrabbit, are you actually serious? There WAS some deep hidden sarcasm in there, right?...
    I wasn't advocating stealing from his school you muppet! I was trying to portray that bringing an airsoft gun to school is such a big no no that stealing, although still a crime would be something much preferable.

    Maybe I should have included a smiley face or a wink. Although I thought most people on here would cop that. Perhaps not.

    So okay. As suggested, in this day and age of school shootings, bring something that resembles a gun to school. Everyone, round of applause for Crazzyrabbit. Probably the worst idea I've heard on here. Seriously, if you're going to suggest things like that don't suggest anything at all.

    Mark_Sc, this is an issue you don't even want to go near. It could go so horribly wrong for you and everything I'd rather not even think about it. Do not bring anything to do with an airsoft pistol to school. Simple as that. Do not ask a teacher permission to bring said item to school. Just don't do it! :p

    Stamps such as these probably aren't expensive anyway. I'm sure you could buy some yourself and do it to all your stuff. Hear that? I didn't promote theft this time :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    it was hardly ment in a serious manner????

    I know. Still not a good idea for a mod to post a thread suggesting that someone start stealing stuff from school. A smilie at the end would have made it fine, but there was none.

    As pointed out to myself and others on several occasions, this is a public forum and who knows whose is reading these posts!

    I know he was joking, but many others may not realise this. There are alot of people with no sense of humor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,414 ✭✭✭kdouglas


    as other's have said, dont bring any airsoft items into school, but maybe you could ask your teacher if you could borrow a couple of stamps overnight as there is something you wish to stamp at home? (do not tell him it's an airsoft) if he is a bit wary that he may not get them back, tell him you'll leave 20euro with him, if you dont bring them back, he can replace them?

    or just buy a set of stamps, they really arent that expensive


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    ??????

    I cant believe the pettyness being shown here. You're just picking at my post. Any idiot can see that it's not what was meant.
    As for your argument of "well I was pulled up on something I said, so he should be to", what you said was so outrageous it's absolutely ridiculous to make any sort of a comparison.

    You stated how you would like to get a gang together and go shoot a particular person in revenge. Which to be honest, should have gotten you a month ban. But due to your situation I thought I'd be nice.
    Now you go and state that bringing pieces of an airsoft pistol into a school would be a good idea?

    All I said was that stealing stamps from his school would be preferable to bringing in an airsoft pistol. Obviously that doesn't mean "I'm pro theft, go steal". Anyone can see that. It means "Don't you dare bring in pieces of a pistol".

    If you have a problem with me please, address it through PM in future as this thread had now been taken off topic.

    As far as the school comment goes, I'm warning you, no more thoughtless posts like that. If a kid comes on here saying "I'm going to bring my airsoft pistol/rifle to school" be it in pieces or in whole, the answer should simple be "NO". Anyone stating anything which would result in them bringing one in will receive a ban. The last thing we or anyone needs is some misunderstanding in a school that turns into a major incident.

    Seriously. He could have gone ahead and done that. He still may. You saying "ah, sure get permission blah blah" just puts it one more step toward being okay. Maybe he would have thought "ah sure, someone on boards made out that its not that serious, I won't bother with permission so"..

    Okay, rant over. Apologies everyone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    o1s1n wrote:
    ??????

    I cant believe the pettyness being shown here. I'm not being petty. I just wanted to make sure that Mark_Sc didn't take you seriously. I don't know Mark_Sc or his moral upbringing. He might actually have agreed with stealing and you planted the idea!. If anything, I was just protecting this board and you. (Note to Mark_Sc, I'm not suggesting you are a scumbag or anything, just that we don't know you too well yet) You're just picking at my post. Any idiot can see that it's not what was meant. Again, I know it's not what you meant, but what if Mark_Sc misunderstood and took your advice of stealing??
    As for your argument of "well I was pulled up on something I said, so he should be to", what you said was so outrageous it's absolutely ridiculous to make any sort of a comparison. I was simply pointing out that we all have to be super careful about what we say. Comments made in jest can be taken out of context quite easily be people who don't know you/us.

    You stated how you would like to get a gang together and go shoot a particular person in revenge. Which to be honest, should have gotten you a month ban. But due to your situation I thought I'd be nice. Thank you for proving that comments made in jest can be taken seriously. And you took my statement well out of context...I made it clear in my post that I was not serious.

    My exact comment, word for word was "I'd love to see 10 guys in full airsoft gear burst into his flat and point a few guns at his head. Might make him think twice about harrassing me (I AM just joking, so calm down!)"

    However, I was wrong for even jokingly suggesting that we attack someone, and you were wrong to jokingly suggest that Mark_Sc steal. Both are illegal.

    Now you go and state that bringing pieces of an airsoft pistol into a school would be a good idea? Yes, pieces that don't even look like a gun. Are you suggesting that the pieces are dangerous or illegal in any way? Great way to promote the sport. I would not agree with bring in the whole gun, or any part of it that looked like a gun. But we are talking about a 2-3 random pieces of metal here..

    All I said was that stealing stamps from his school would be preferable to bringing in an airsoft pistol. Suggesting to a school-going teen that stealing is even any option is not very mature and not something a Mod should be doing on a public forum. Obviously that doesn't mean "I'm pro theft, go steal". It COULD be viewed that way by those who have a dislike of airsoft and could misquote you in an argument against airsoft..."Mod of airsoft forum suggests to a child (if Mark_Sc is <18) that he should steal equipment from his school to help build a gun". Anyone can see that. It means "Don't you dare bring in pieces of a pistol".

    If you have a problem with me please, address it through PM in future as this thread had now been taken off topic. My post didn't indicate I had a problem with you. I was just ensuring that nobody misunderstood you, especially Mark_Sc.

    As far as the school comment goes, I'm warning you, no more thoughtless posts like that. If a kid comes on here saying "I'm going to bring my airsoft pistol/rifle to school" be it in pieces or in whole, the answer should simple be "NO". I am entitled to my opinion about whether or not he can bring pieces of equipment into school. I did not break any board rules so please don't threaten me. If a kid comes on here saying "I'm going to bring my airsoft pistol/rifle to school" be it in pieces or in whole, then I suggest you that you should be banned for suggesting that he steal from school. Anyone stating anything which would result in them bringing one in will receive a ban. It is not illegal, and if approached in an honest way with the school then it is fine. If the school says yes, then no problem. If they so no, then that's fine, just don't do it.. No harm is asking! The last thing we or anyone needs is some misunderstanding in a school that turns into a major incident. And paranoia about harmless pieces of metal being brought to school is not what we need either. A level headed, honest approach is what is needed. I know I'm guilty on occasion of not doing this, but I've learned my lesson.

    Banning people just because you disagree with their point of view is an abuse of your moderator powers.

    Seriously. He could have gone ahead and done that. He still may. You saying "ah, sure get permission blah blah" just puts it one more step toward being okay. Maybe he would have thought "ah sure, someone on boards made out that its not that serious, I won't bother with permission so".. And he could go ahead and steal the parts as you suggested. Seriously, if the school gives permission, what's the problem???

    Okay, rant over. Apologies everyone.

    My comment about getting permission to bring in the "slide, slide catch, fire selector and trigger" still stands. Nobody said anything about bringing an airsoft gun into school. All he needs is permission to use school equipment for some personal work on a piece of metal. The teacher can approve this. Telling the teacher that the part is for a harmless airsoft device is simple curtesy. If anything, I would imagine the teacher would be pleased that his/her student was applying their workshop skills in the real world. If the teacher objects, then he simply doesn't do it and no harm done. No need to be so paranoid about it.

    My opinion is as valid as anyone elses, regardless of whether or not you agree with it. I am extremely pissed at people on this forum saying to me "if you're going to suggest things like that don't suggest anything at all". This is a personal attack and a flame. How do you think it feels when someone publicly puts you down like that in such a harsh and unwarranted manner? Right now, this is the only problem I have with you Oisin. Your comment is uncalled for, and not something I would expect from a moderator. I was just trying to ensure Mark_Sc didn't do something illegal ffs.

    So long as I stick to the rules, I'll post whatever the hell I like. If you want to ban me then go ahead, but I'll be appealing the decision and asking for your removal as a moderator.

    I'm not trying to start a fight with you Oisin. But it seems you have a dislike for me and are not afraid to show it in your posts. I enjoy posting here and reading everyone's opinions. I don't want to spoil it over one or two comments in the thread that nobody will care about in a months time. But I won't stand back and be insulted or threatened.

    EDIT : Thought it was Croppy who was bring the parts into school. Fixed post.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Ehh.......CrazyRabbit, its not me who wanted the punches :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Ehh.......CrazyRabbit, its not me who wanted the punches :D

    DOH! I didnt notice it was Mark_Sc who was bring the parts into school. Thought it was you Croppy. Sorry.

    Mark_Sc. I hope I didn't come across as negative towards you. That was not my intention at all.

    And I totally agree with you about speaking to your teacher and using the school equipment once you have permission. I was defending your right to choose to do this, while ensuring that you were 100% aware that stealing was not an option and not something anyone here was endorsing. I was 99% sure you would know this, but I had to be 100% sure since I don't want anyone getting into trouble. Oisin didn't seem to appreciate my point of view though or my attempt to keep everyone here safe from any legal issues that arose should you by some miracle actually decide to steal something ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    :D I don't mean to come across as negative about you in any way. In fact, IMHO you seem to be an intelligent, well mannered, calm guy with good metal/wood working skills and a sense of humour. I look forward to meeting you in person at a game someday and seeing the result of your work.

    And I totally agree with you about speaking to your teacher and using the school equipment once you have permission. I was defending your right to choose to do this, while ensuring that you were 100% aware that stealing was not an option and not something anyone here was endorsing. I was 99% sure you would know this, but I had to be 100% sure since I don't want anyone getting into trouble. Oisin didn't seem to appreciate my point of view though or my attempt to keep everyone here safe from any legal issues that arose should you by some miracle actually decide to steal something ;)


    Keeping everyone safe here from legal issues about stealing, yet saying it's okay to bring something like that to school if he gets permission. I really don't understand your train of logic here. Not all teachers are as responsible as each other. There could be a major misunderstanding. Its just a really bad idea. One which everyone on here should just shoot down no matter how many times the person says the teacher is "sound" or the word permission is thrown around.

    If there's going to be a big news headline or such, it's not going to be "School pupil steals punches from the metalwork room".

    And yes, he does sound like a nice guy. I just wanted to protect him from having a battle with the ARU or being expelled.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    DOH! I didnt notice it was Mark_Sc who was bring the parts into school. Thought it was you Croppy. Sorry.

    Mark_Sc. I hope I didn't come across as negative towards you. That was not my intention at all.

    No problemo CrazyRabbit ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    o1s1n wrote:
    Keeping everyone safe here from legal issues about stealing, yet saying it's okay to bring something like that to school if he gets permission. I really don't understand your train of logic here. Not all teachers are as responsible as each other. There could be a major misunderstanding. Its just a really bad idea. One which everyone on here should just shoot down no matter how many times the person says the teacher is "sound" or the word permission is thrown around.

    If there's going to be a big news headline or such, it's not going to be "School pupil steals punches from the metalwork room".

    And yes, he does sound like a nice guy. I just wanted to protect him from having a battle with the ARU or being expelled.

    I also suggested that he get permission from the principle. What we are talking about here is a student getting permission to bring what amounts to a harmless piece of metal into the classroom to stamp it. The piece of metal is not gun shaped, sharp or dangerous in any way. I fail to see how any harm can come from something so straightforward. And by talking to the teacher/principle he could educate them about airsoft and how harmless it is. Worst case senario : They say no and speak to his parents if concerned who would back him up. They would have no legal grounds to expel him or have him arrested but I seriously doubt it would go that far. Give people some credit.

    It seems we were both offering advice to protect him, but with differing opinions.

    I think we'll just have to agree to disagree on this ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mark_Sc


    Just a note to everyone, no offence taken and i diddnt mean to start all of this.
    I am under 18 oisin but i am not nearly as impressionable as to think it a good idea to steal the punches. Anyway its the buffer that i want to use the most. I am not just going to waltz in and just do my thing, i wont be showing him anything until he lets me first, which he will, and i still cant see the harm.
    I only have a short amount of time but ill talk more later.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Mark_Sc wrote:
    Just a note to everyone, no offence taken and i diddnt mean to start all of this.
    I am under 18 oisin but i am not nearly as impressionable as to think it a good idea to steal the punches. Anyway its the buffer that i want to use the most. I am not just going to waltz in and just do my thing, i wont be showing him anything until he lets me first, which he will, and i still cant see the harm.
    I only have a short amount of time but ill talk more later.

    You didn't start anything. Don't worry about it ;)

    Just us grumpy adults arguing again :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Both our comments were made in jest. Yours involved airsoft and physical assault, mine involved theft. To me they're on two completely different levels. One could seriously damage airsoft if interpreted the wrong way.

    I'm simply trying to stop any negative image building up about our sport. I'm not a member of the PC brigade and do believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I would in no way ever ban someone for disagreeing with me. But, there are certain comments which can just not be made. Look at the big issue we seem to be having at the moment with the use of the word "gun". Or, what would you suggest I do if someone kept using the term "airgun" even after being warned not to? Not ban them as they're free to say whatever they want? There is no free speech on boards.ie. As I read in another mods post a long time ago, "It's a dictatorship with a smile" :)

    Bringing airsoft items to school would be another similar issue. And I hope people will agree with me.

    I had just asked the person in question to please under no circumstance bring anything airsoft related to school. On the basis that it's better to be safe than sorry. If something went wrong, it could go drastically wrong.
    You said that it would probably be okay if he received permission as he's not doing anything illegal. (I know my school rules had a section about bringing offensive weapons to school, this may be viewed in the same light)

    As mentioned, I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But, when it comes to something as serious as this, I'd rather we all took a similar stance of no airsoft items in school. Full stop. From a full pistol to just a trigger. No ifs and buts and "but what If I get permission". It may be legal, but who knows what the result may be.

    Once you begin making allowances and saying such actions are okay, people start playing with the bounds and end up doing stupid things.

    I'm sorry if you think I somehow attacked you as a person, but this is not the case at all. I have no problem with you. The bigger picture is that Airsoft is on rocky grounds in Ireland at the moment and I'm just trying to make sure nothing gets said here that could jeopardize it.
    Plus there is boards.ie to think about too. I don't want a headline in the paper saying

    "Jimmy brought his airsoft gun to school..and boards.ie said it was okay!"

    Anyway, I think that's probably enough about that. I really don't want to have any "issues" with anyone or any bad blood etc.
    If you're still angry, I'm sure we could sort it out with a duel or something...

    (By the way, Sorry Mark_Sc, none of this is aimed toward you! I'm sure you're a perfectly fine responsible person.And you didnt start anything..things like this just pop up sometimes..better to address them.
    Anyway, As Crazyrabbit said, we're both just trying to look out for you... In our own little crazy ways :) )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    I completely see your point Oisin and understand where you are coming from. No hard feelings on my part. I can see that we are both just trying our best for the sport and anyone here on the forums. Just please hold off on comments that would suggest that my opinion is worthless.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,602 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Glad that's sorted... :)

    So, back to the topic at hand. Airsoft pimping.

    Anyone else interested in spraying up some of their stuff? I was really against it, until I saw this on airsoftireland;

    m84m4.jpg

    Excellent finish. He used photoshop stencils. I wouldn't mind trying something like that myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,414 ✭✭✭kdouglas


    wow, that's really nice, dont know if id be able to do that good a job with spraypaint. takes alot of practice to be able to do right.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,877 ✭✭✭liamo333


    Nice.There is a picture thread on millitaryphotos.net with some really good photos of pimped out airsoft devices.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,877 ✭✭✭liamo333


    http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32614&page=334

    CroppyBoy1798, you are interested in doing a wood stock for your vsr-10, what do you think about the one around half way down the page?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Thats a nice stock alright liamo333, nice grain in it. I wonder was that bought or hand made, I think you can buy real wood stocks to fit the VSR, pricey though I'd imagine.

    I'm torn between (i)a woodversion of whats currently on it (like the one in the pics you posted) or (ii)something a little more abstract and artistic like the last pic I posted. I'm really liking option (ii) :), I want to get away from that whole Bubba American Monte Carlo stock look :eek:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Ok, so I've got my Easter holidays and decided to spend that time making my VSR look purdy :p , I went for the stock pictured earlier in this thread. However, during the construction phase I had to chop off the curvy underarm bit, with the intention of joining it back on and blending it in to the rest of the stock.

    But I dont know, it looks ok without it I think. The benefit of that 'piece' is that it allows a couple more holding posistions as well as a flat, even surface to rest the gun on.

    Anyway, what do ye think? (keep in mind I'm still in the 'roughing out' stage)

    With:
    with.jpg

    Without:
    without.jpg

    Or possibly as a hinged down 'arm' for steady shooting when kneeling? :D....just an idea.
    folddown.jpg



    EDIT, here is what it would look like with the arm:
    riflestock.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Looks nicer without, but from a practical point of view, it's probably better off with the 'piece' attached.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    definetly looks alot better without it, in my opinion. Great work so far m8


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    Ok so, I took your advice guys (on your heads be it! :mad: .......:D ) and left the 'curvy' piece off, I do think it looks better without it, plus it'd be a nightmare to try and attach it solidly and blend it back in.

    I might split it lenghtways and make a bipod out of it ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Spitfire666


    i thought it looked good on it. made it look unique. havnt seen one like that before.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,509 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    unique

    Now theres the word I was looking for.........and so on it goes :D :rolleyes:

    Did ye have a go at making that stock for yer AK sniper ? (Jesus your user name takes so long to type!! :D )


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    "scope" is an easier/faster way to write it ;) , I havnt actually got an Ak yet my next big purchase will be in a few months and its either going to be a China m249 or the ak47 converted in2 an RPK support gun, so i havnt deciced which ill be getting yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Now theres the word I was looking for.........and so on it goes :D :rolleyes:

    Did ye have a go at making that stock for yer AK sniper ? (Jesus your user name takes so long to type!! :D )



    You're right. It took me over 19 mins to type that out...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭[--SC(+)PE--]


    lol 3 or 4 seconds for me im so used to it, and i aint a fast typer :o ,i sincerely hope ya just copy and pasted all that Rabbit :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    lol 3 or 4 seconds for me im so used to it, and i aint a fast typer :o ,i sincerely hope ya just copy and pasted all that Rabbit :p

    Of course I didn't copy n paste. That would have been cheating. It was a scientific test that required a bit of work on my part. Although I was eating a jam doughnut at the time, and therefore only able to type with 2 fingers on my left hand that weren't covered in jam. So that might have skewed the results a little bit.


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