Re: Steel Dragons AFV
Hi Guys
Since my last post here a month ago a lot has happened. We now have proof that Tripp has copied one of Armorpax parts, you can read about it in Dave's post in this forum. Since my last post this thread has received over 1600 hits, which means most members are reading it. But still Steel Dragons are receiving orders from people that are either not aware of his unethical practices or don't care and the bottom line for them is to save a buck or two. The fact that Tripp is stealing and making a profit from others hard work does not seem to effect some people. These sort of people are no better than he is and are a detriment to the hobby.
Here are Tripp's latest copies/recasts of my parts just posted in this New Year. "Good Will To All Men" does not seem to be in his vocabulary.
Four more of my parts recast.
Since I first found a recast of one on my parts on his web site in October of 2010 I have proof of 15 parts that he has recast, copied or re-engineered. He currently has 76 of my parts listed on his web site, most of which he can not possibly have original stock of. So I must assume that most of these parts have also been copied as my last delivery to him was in August 2010 and the quantity of parts he has received from me over the preceding years would not sustain a stock of parts for over 2 years.
For those that have not seen it I have a PDF File on Steel Dragons showing proof of how I know he has recast my parts and also spread sheets on the quantities of parts he purchased from me during 2005 to 2010 when I stopped doing business with him.
Heres the Link: http://www.afceremonials.com/steeldragons/
I know that most of the members of this hobby are great guys and would not condone this sort of practice, but those that do just encourage the Tripp's in this world to continue. Make a stand for what is right and support your honest dealers, advise your friends that may be new to the hobby and not aware of the practices of Steel Dragons and Richard Tripp.
Here is a montage of my parts I have proof he has copied.
Regards
Mike
Hi Guys
Since my last post here a month ago a lot has happened. We now have proof that Tripp has copied one of Armorpax parts, you can read about it in Dave's post in this forum. Since my last post this thread has received over 1600 hits, which means most members are reading it. But still Steel Dragons are receiving orders from people that are either not aware of his unethical practices or don't care and the bottom line for them is to save a buck or two. The fact that Tripp is stealing and making a profit from others hard work does not seem to effect some people. These sort of people are no better than he is and are a detriment to the hobby.
Here are Tripp's latest copies/recasts of my parts just posted in this New Year. "Good Will To All Men" does not seem to be in his vocabulary.
Four more of my parts recast.






Since I first found a recast of one on my parts on his web site in October of 2010 I have proof of 15 parts that he has recast, copied or re-engineered. He currently has 76 of my parts listed on his web site, most of which he can not possibly have original stock of. So I must assume that most of these parts have also been copied as my last delivery to him was in August 2010 and the quantity of parts he has received from me over the preceding years would not sustain a stock of parts for over 2 years.
For those that have not seen it I have a PDF File on Steel Dragons showing proof of how I know he has recast my parts and also spread sheets on the quantities of parts he purchased from me during 2005 to 2010 when I stopped doing business with him.
Heres the Link: http://www.afceremonials.com/steeldragons/
I know that most of the members of this hobby are great guys and would not condone this sort of practice, but those that do just encourage the Tripp's in this world to continue. Make a stand for what is right and support your honest dealers, advise your friends that may be new to the hobby and not aware of the practices of Steel Dragons and Richard Tripp.
Here is a montage of my parts I have proof he has copied.

Regards
Mike