D.I.Y. Airsoft

save some money, score some points, Do it Yourself!

we here at the review are all about making due. we make the best of what we have...it helps that we can turn what we have into a huge steaming pile of awesome!
I've stated before that i'd like to lower the cost of airsoft. make it an easier sport to get into, ect.
costs add up in short order. Gun's, magazines, goggles, camo, tactical vests, helmets, canteens, gun cases, bags, bbs, it gets expensive fast. anything you can do lower cost of accessories should be worth it to you.
I'm not advocating D.I.Y. A.E.G.'s (yet ;) (yes, i used an emoticon, get over it)) but there are parts of your load out that you can make with a little skill and know-how.
paint and dye can go a long way, and are relatively inexpensive.
a sewing machine can be gold for an innovative player. think about it, how much do old clothes cost? nothing, to very little at a thrift store. don't know how to sew? spend a little quality time with loved one who knows how, break out the old sewing machine, and learn a new skill (yes, I'm encouraging family time here).

dye your own camo (it'll bleed, be prepared) make a bag for your mags out of scrap. build a six gun case for your team out of scrap plywood you probably keep in your shed paint it green and go.

how cool is a denim tactical vest? it's use is limited in a milsim, unless you're opfor, then you are set. outfit six guys in this fashion and call yourselves the "Denim Avengers". now you look like a team, so you act like a team. you play better. organizers see you and think "we need to do a sim with a street gang, and I need their numbers"

possibilities are endless. i'm deliberately being vague with details because i want you to be creative, so go for it, we want to here your ideas. so give em too us.