Fastronnix - Bell UH-1H Huey and CH-53

UPDATE: This product has since been removed from SL by the uploader, we can only hope more follow their example.

UPDATE: We had previously listed Sal Fireguard as the creator of the Fastronnix UH-1H Huey. New evidence has surfaced that only the root prim of the helicopter contains Sal's name as the creator, but the rest of the aircraft was uploaded by Tronnix Tairov.

We formally apologize to you Sal Fireguard, as we had mistaken you for the aircraft's original creator.

Fastronnix Productions is a business that produces vehicles for Second Life. This merchant has in-world stores based at Blung, Hollywood Airport (SLHA), and a Second Life Marketplace page. 

We've found a couple of suspicious mesh products in their Hollywood outlet, one of which was a Bell UH-1 Huey. Following the previous source of downloaded mesh models, we came across the exact same model and textures on TF3dM.com.

The product: Fastronnix Bell UH-1H Huey

The source: UH-1H 3d model, from TF3dM.com

(top) Fastronnix Bell UH-1H Huey 

(bottom) Bell UH-1H Huey from TF3dM.com

 Here are some wirefrime comparisons.

The Fastronnix wireframe is an exact match the the TF3dM model, eliminating our doubt. The only difference is that the engine's exhaust pipe has been pulled further back.

Here's some texture comparisons.

(top) Fastronnix Bell UH-1H Huey 

(bottom) Bell UH-1H Huey from TF3dM.com

(top) Fastronnix Bell UH-1H Huey 

(bottom) Bell UH-1H Huey from TF3dM.com

(top) Fastronnix Bell UH-1H Huey 

(bottom) Bell UH-1H Huey from TF3dM.com

The only difference that's been noted is the yellow rapiers crossing on the nose and sides of the helicopter, and a red band around it's mid-tail. Besides these differences, the markings and texture quality between both models are exact.

The product: Fastronnix CH-53 Helicopter

The source: MH-53 Pave Low, found on GTAGarage.com

(top) Fastronnix CH-53

(bottom) MH-53 Pave Low from GTA Garage

The only model source we could find of this game rip was from a GTA: San Andreas mod. You'll find that the marking positons and overall quality between the two models match. The rotors and hub have been replaced with another prim or mesh.

The aircraft's creator is Tronnix Tairov and will be reliable if a DMCA report is filed.

This UH-1H Huey can only be found in-world and inadvertently conceals the product from being searched on the internet.

Either way you look at it, these products are in violation of the Terms of Service and shouldn't be on Second Life.

We're yet to find this model's true origin of the CH-53 and we will update this post whenever the information becomes available.

Customer's of Fastronnix should consider this information before purchasing any further products from them.