For all those saying it's illegal: 1. He has a UKARA Defence. 2. You only need a UKARA to purchase RIFs from a retailer. Painting the gun once you own it, or buying after market parts is LEGAL, look it up. 3. There is more than UKARA to use as defence. Some places will allow actors/reenactors permit, Military I.D, Police I.D (and anyone else who serves the crown), that's why i use my Military I.D.
turning an 'unrealistic' imitation firearm into a 'realistic' imitation firearm is definitely an offense. Bringing someone to court and proving it is more difficult, but it's not 'legal' to remove that what makes an unrealistic imitation unrealistic...
as Cowz said. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b. It is illegal to take the 2 tone off without a defence. The Videomaker has one so that's OK but if you don't have a defence it's not.
I have actually considered that, may make an interesting video :) ill try find out what the front handguard is made of, see if i can get a matching species of tree lol
Probably waaay to late but I’m gonna try it anyways. Would you be able to make a video or explain how to remove the wooden grips on this gun? Also do you think any other grips would work?
if i use paint stripper to remove two tone off metal pistol slide, would the black base paint be alright? or would the paint stripper affect it. Thanks
@@felixchallis8038 I believe you can buy paint strippers that do not touch the under layer but I'm not entirely sure how effective they are. You might be better off spray painting them
I'd rather just buy the RIF parts, pretty sure you don't need a UKARA to buy parts since I do it all the time lol In fact 5 of my RIF guns were built from parts bought separately, didn't save much money if any but at least it was a fun project.
Hi man, just one question. So I don’t have UKARA and I know you can take the paint off without one but then could I use the black gun to go skirmishing? Or would they not allow it?
Hey where did you get that stuff from , I am in the Uk as well and I want to take the two tone shit off you did say it was paint and varnish remover right ?
Some guns are painted two tone, some are made in coloured plastics. This gun was painted, so yeah i just used paint/varnish remover to take the two tone paint off.
sonofeve well it isnt quite the same as you only need it to buy it and not own it. You can own a RIF or a IF without UKARA, just you cannot buy one [RIF] brand new from a retailer without a UKARA defence. So think of it as a license to buy one and thats all.
@@LukeBeasto No it's not. Actually READ the VCRA act 2006 sections 36 and 37. If you don't have a defence, It is An offence to alter an IF( 2 tone) to become a RIF. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b It's there in black and white and not amiguous. It IS in many ways a strangely wirded law but you are correct that it is not illegal for you to own a RIF It is not illegal for you to purchase a RIF. It is illegal for anyone to sell you one which is why you need to prove defence. But it is also illegal to import or manufacture a RIF or to modify an IF into a RIF.
it is illegal, but nobody gives a shit. I don't believe anyone has ever been arrested for painting an airsoft gun and I don't see how/why they would prove you painted it.
Andrew Bagnall No, it's not legal to paint it as the retarded law determines that you are 'manufacturing' a RIF. Although I don't believe anyone has ever been arrested for painting an airsoft gun.
it is not illigal to own a rif without a ukara or valid defence but it is a criminal offence to manufacture a realistic imitation firearm and can carry a prison scentence of up to 5 years, in other words just get a defence. You dont need a ukara you just need a valid defence i.e. a site membership or proof that you are an active airsofter
Ukara is a defense for the seller it’s illegal to manufacture a rif and use it badly like robbing a shop with it or waving it around with plastic. As long as you move it in a gun case locked up and hard to get quickly it’s not illegal.
@@Mr_Makina It's NOT only for selling it. If you remove 2 tone whether by painting , removing paint or replacing parts you are modifying an IF into a RIF which is illegal.without a defence. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b
you can remove the two tone whenever you want. you just cant sell the gun to anybody without UKARA after the two tone paint is removed. But if in doubt, just get your UKARA then remove the paint. Doesnt take too long :)
AirsoftChild replied to another comment correcting them but i didnt expect id need to correct somebody who's channel is airsoft based.. "painting it is classed as the manufacture of an RIF so without a valid defence like UKARA (its not the only defence) it is illegal, alternatively you could just play the 3 games with 2 tone and then strip it, did a lot of reading on this as i was going to buy one and immediately strip it but decided against it, id rather not take any risks however if you were to do it i doubt youd be pulled up on it unless you were being a twat running around in the streets with it". please read the laws surrounding it before advising others to do something illegal
in this case itd be legal as he wanted to do it after becoming registered but to say you can paint it whenever you just cant sell is very very inaccurate
For all those saying it's illegal:
1. He has a UKARA Defence.
2. You only need a UKARA to purchase RIFs from a retailer. Painting the gun once you own it, or buying after market parts is LEGAL, look it up.
3. There is more than UKARA to use as defence.
Some places will allow actors/reenactors permit, Military I.D, Police I.D (and anyone else who serves the crown), that's why i use my Military I.D.
turning an 'unrealistic' imitation firearm into a 'realistic' imitation firearm is definitely an offense. Bringing someone to court and proving it is more difficult, but it's not 'legal' to remove that what makes an unrealistic imitation unrealistic...
Don’t need UKARA if you have military ID?
as Cowz said. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b. It is illegal to take the 2 tone off without a defence. The Videomaker has one so that's OK but if you don't have a defence it's not.
@@Cowmookaze not tested in court yet, but stripping the two tone could be deemed as manufacturing an imitation firearm, which is ilegal.
Is there a paint remover I should avoid if I'm removing paint from wood without damaging it?
getting a lct ak74 real wood in two tone would you recommend this for getting rid of it once i get my UKARA also what pain striper did you use?
What about carving you own wooden pistol grip
I have actually considered that, may make an interesting video :) ill try find out what the front handguard is made of, see if i can get a matching species of tree lol
@@AirsoftChild the pistol grips are made from Bakelite plastic.
looks sick, try a steel wool, works even without stripper
Probably waaay to late but I’m gonna try it anyways. Would you be able to make a video or explain how to remove the wooden grips on this gun? Also do you think any other grips would work?
Also that video about the mag lug is useful as all hell. Any recommendations on what to use in the same fashion you had fixed yours?
I sandpapered my one furniture. And then used walnut wood stain and clear coat finish
In Italy i'm Italian is not illegal to purchase a RIF a airsoft guns color in black,tan,chrome,ecc...
@@enrypadu98channelTV lucky!
if i use paint stripper to remove two tone off metal pistol slide, would the black base paint be alright? or would the paint stripper affect it. Thanks
Did you ever find an answer for this?
@@felixchallis8038 I believe you can buy paint strippers that do not touch the under layer but I'm not entirely sure how effective they are. You might be better off spray painting them
I'd rather just buy the RIF parts, pretty sure you don't need a UKARA to buy parts since I do it all the time lol In fact 5 of my RIF guns were built from parts bought separately, didn't save much money if any but at least it was a fun project.
Can you replace all parts and it be legal?
@@untrust2033 NOT if you don't have a defence.
Im pissed because I found a we l85 from zerooneairsoft but I don't have ukara and I think I need to choose the two tone
Hi man, just one question. So I don’t have UKARA and I know you can take the paint off without one but then could I use the black gun to go skirmishing? Or would they not allow it?
If you were going to bring it to a game, I would say just leave it two-tone for now mate.
Ok thanks for the advice mate! 😁
It's illegal to take the paint off without one. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b.
keep the two tone, play a few matches, get the ukara and strip the paint off.
I'm guessing you have a UKARA? Would you ever be interesting in selling any of your guns?
I do indeed. I usually sell/trade guns very often to feed my airsoft habit lol
how did you remove the bottom handguard?
yo can you make a vid on how to take out the grip safely on the DE m83 please
Sure, i will make a quick video now.
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Hey where did you get that stuff from , I am in the Uk as well and I want to take the two tone shit off you did say it was paint and varnish remover right ?
Some guns are painted two tone, some are made in coloured plastics. This gun was painted, so yeah i just used paint/varnish remover to take the two tone paint off.
Do you have trouble loading the mags?
@@jGoodmantv the mags have always been pretty easy to load with a speed loader pistol mag adapter
Does this work with metal pistols? Because I juet got a 100th anniversary m1911 a1 and I had to get the two tone paint job on it
Yes should work fine!
DON'T do it till you have a defence (like UKARA) though. It's still illegal otherwise.
How well does it work on polymer?
i was thinking of getting a two tone blue or red CYM 515 keymod and swirl paint it, would it still be legal without UKARA?
Kikina fox ^ no you don't lol fuck that
Marauder623 you only need to have UKARA to buy it, you can own one without it so what you do after purchase is up to you!
sonofeve its not a license its only a form of defence !
sonofeve well it isnt quite the same as you only need it to buy it and not own it. You can own a RIF or a IF without UKARA, just you cannot buy one [RIF] brand new from a retailer without a UKARA defence. So think of it as a license to buy one and thats all.
@@LukeBeasto No it's not. Actually READ the VCRA act 2006 sections 36 and 37. If you don't have a defence, It is An offence to alter an IF( 2 tone) to become a RIF. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b It's there in black and white and not amiguous. It IS in many ways a strangely wirded law but you are correct that it is not illegal for you to own a RIF It is not illegal for you to purchase a RIF. It is illegal for anyone to sell you one which is why you need to prove defence. But it is also illegal to import or manufacture a RIF or to modify an IF into a RIF.
I'm pretty sure this is illegal but not sure
Cellulose thinners brings it off in 2 minutes.
Why cellulose paint thinners? What's the difference between the cellulose thinners and other thinners
@@Sam-zz7gs None
@@davidhalliwell6844?
Can i use acetone and is it ilegal to remove two tone without a ukara
it is illegal, but nobody gives a shit. I don't believe anyone has ever been arrested for painting an airsoft gun and I don't see how/why they would prove you painted it.
Caboose yh true lol
It is legal. Once you get your ukara you can remove but no one really pays much attention because they all think it is illegal
As long as you don't paint it it's not illegal
its not illegal if you paint it, just if you sell it on without a ukara.
Andrew Bagnall
No, it's not legal to paint it as the retarded law determines that you are 'manufacturing' a RIF. Although I don't believe anyone has ever been arrested for painting an airsoft gun.
Whats wet & sand dry paper? 😆
it is not illigal to own a rif without a ukara or valid defence but it is a criminal offence to manufacture a realistic imitation firearm and can carry a prison scentence of up to 5 years, in other words just get a defence. You dont need a ukara you just need a valid defence i.e. a site membership or proof that you are an active airsofter
Ukara is a defense for the seller it’s illegal to manufacture a rif and use it badly like robbing a shop with it or waving it around with plastic. As long as you move it in a gun case locked up and hard to get quickly it’s not illegal.
You can also use the defence/lie that it was gifted to you by family.
@@mahrufurrahman9759 correct but that doesn’t address the issue of manufacturing.
@@Jamo2000 modifying isn't the sam as manufacturing
Are all tow Tone gunsbpainted
Yes unless they are pre-two toned then they are made from coloured plastic parts
Is this real wood or faux wood?
real
Sand it off man
I'm so so lucky I life in the Isle of Man.
yes you are mate, yes you are!
Hi Mate, I live on the IOM and looking to get some airsoft. Why are you luckily to be in the IOM are the rules different to get a RIF? Cheers
Is this legal because I don't want police at my door because my neighbour is so annoying
It is not.
Not without a defence, no.
Thanks
yes its legal, ukara licence is for SUPPLYING a rif if you dont have a ukara you can buy two tone and respray/remove it im pretty sure
is that legal in your country
Kikina fox no its no its only for selling a RIF not painting it
edgy boy420 once you get ukara it is 100% legal and recommended to remove it.
@@Mr_Makina It's NOT only for selling it. If you remove 2 tone whether by painting , removing paint or replacing parts you are modifying an IF into a RIF which is illegal.without a defence. VCRA act section 36 subsection 1b
Could I paint or remove the paint of my two tone once I get my ukara or membership?
you can remove the two tone whenever you want. you just cant sell the gun to anybody without UKARA after the two tone paint is removed. But if in doubt, just get your UKARA then remove the paint. Doesnt take too long :)
AirsoftChild replied to another comment correcting them but i didnt expect id need to correct somebody who's channel is airsoft based.. "painting it is classed as the manufacture of an RIF so without a valid defence like UKARA (its not the only defence) it is illegal, alternatively you could just play the 3 games with 2 tone and then strip it, did a lot of reading on this as i was going to buy one and immediately strip it but decided against it, id rather not take any risks however if you were to do it i doubt youd be pulled up on it unless you were being a twat running around in the streets with it". please read the laws surrounding it before advising others to do something illegal
in this case itd be legal as he wanted to do it after becoming registered but to say you can paint it whenever you just cant sell is very very inaccurate
It IS illegal to paint an airsoft gun in the UK to realistic colours as its classed as manufacturing a RIF. Check the VCR act.
What paint stripper did you use?
Mark Franklin "no nonsense paint and varnish stripper" from screwfix
I wish this was legall
how’s a copper gonna find out if you took the paint off ur gun? unless you plan on walking about on the high street with it
@@yung_rox8793 you take it to an airsoft field? you need a UKARA and the admins of the field probably know you don't have one.
Wear gloves for Christ sake.