A WARNING RIP OFF Claymore by Bensley [Archive]

Colin Wonfor

26-02-2018, 09:53

This weekend I was asked to update a Claymore. Unfortunately this Claymore is a copy made by Bensley Electronics, and somehow they are using a rip of Claymore 2 circuit board.
If you are offered one of these beware it is not made by me.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28168192_1982479438736794_6641835771793606964_n.jp g?oh=e45ce7873b3affb0e0e0a8bb40e166d6&oe=5B08845E

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28424064_1982479425403462_2235209290956888215_o.jp g?oh=2b4b38db68cd4b8b8ab9513a8fbec041&oe=5B0BD12D

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28514984_1982479428736795_1502670274942598612_o.jp g?oh=92a5458e960dca75ef5a158bf478b78f&oe=5B049BFC

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28238790_1982479485403456_2366006128811218963_o.jp g?oh=3b93a03bc4e0b4b8737cf99f3c1963dd&oe=5B1BA27D

mikeyb

26-02-2018, 10:21

Unbelievable, I'll keep an eye out for any of those

argyle

26-02-2018, 11:20

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.....but that doesn't make it any more palatable.

killie99

26-02-2018, 11:47

Are these new or were they produced many years ago?

walpurgis

26-02-2018, 11:59

Assuming it's the same company, it looks as though they have not been in business for a while. Different address, but still Essex. Means nothing as could be a director's address.

https://companycheck.co.uk/company/02470190/BENSLEY-ELECTRONICS-LIMITED/companies-house-data

mikeyb

26-02-2018, 12:38

Here's what my original mk 2 looks like

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/96dbf7ead4afc014c16976be0fe5f603.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/075e9a63d69ae2598ada4a7e0e31cca5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/3c1428d29db2ed2a65e75d8feda01b73.jpg

GrahamS

26-02-2018, 13:45

It may be stating the obvious but doesn't copyright apply?

wee tee cee

26-02-2018, 13:54

Intellectual property rights?

Reputational damage if its complete pants or heaven forbid unsafe....

This kind of thing is not good for the industry or our hobby.

Edward

26-02-2018, 14:32

Suspect it arises from far east somewhere. What a rip off. Probably does not even pass basic electric tests.

Whoever made this did not spend time on how locations on UK streets are numbered. Certainly should not be using roman numerals. And postcode is missing.

Bensley Electronics was based in Canvey Island and was dissolved in Sept. 1998 - I assume as the owner retired.

Sorry that you have been affected by this Colin.

Colin Wonfor

26-02-2018, 14:59

Life it the same as all the other twats out there, no original thought.

Floyddroid

05-03-2018, 17:04

Life it the same as all the other twats out there, no original thought.

I know of two people who have original Claymore's in their original form. Both working perfectly. The copy above looks total shite my comparison. I would love one of those Mk2's like.

Colin Wonfor

14-03-2018, 17:12

Bensley Claymore fixed plus a few mods but working well now.

brian2957

14-03-2018, 17:19

Well done mate . I'm sure the owner didn't know that it was a rip off :)

Colin Wonfor

15-03-2018, 14:33

Just to add to the story,

My wife Jenny and I was married just 2 weeks and were coming back from Honeymoon we had a great time in Lynmouth Devon. (it still hold a special place in my heart).
On the way back she crashed the car on the M5 she was killed. Me I had burns and few broken bones.
The few month after shitty event I was still in shock and to be honest I had no clue what the hell I was doing.And often drunk and I fell of a balcony into our garden in at Leigh On Sea, breaking me arm again.
In that period I had designed lots of things according to my records.
One was a new Claymore the artwork for the tracking was drawn by a sub contractor and I forgot all about it. It seems this contractor passed the PCB layout to Bensley, but the art work text was not changed.
Near the reservoir capacitors in small writing on the silk screen it says " Design by C.J.Wonfor for Jenny" and the date is the date she died 20th May 1990.

So in a funny way these amps are special. Even if I never made them they are special because they memorialise Jenny.

Here is Jenny with Scot and Penny my kids just a few day before she died,

http://seca.freeforums.net/attachment/download/309

Smegger68

15-03-2018, 15:17

Just to add to the story,

My wife Jenny and I was married just 2 weeks and were coming back from Honeymoon we had a great time in Lynmouth Devon. (it still hold a special place in my heart).
On the way back she crashed the car on the M5 she was killed. Me I had burns and few broken bones.
The few month after shitty event I was still in shock and to be honest I had no clue what the hell I was doing.And often drunk and I fell of a balcony into our garden in at Leigh On Sea, breaking me arm again.
In that period I had designed lots of things according to my records.
One was a new Claymore the artwork for the tracking was drawn by a sub contractor and I forgot all about it. It seems this contractor passed the PCB layout to Bensley, but the art work text was not changed.
Near the reservoir capacitors in small writing on the silk screen it says " Design by C.J.Wonfor for Jenny" and the date is the date she died 20th May 1990.

So in a funny way these amps are special. Even if I never made them they are special because they memorialise Jenny.

That's a hell of a story Colin. No wonder these amps are special to you. Kudos to you for even being able to function after such a monumental blow, i'm certain I wouldn't have been any use to anyone for at least a year.

Colin Wonfor

15-03-2018, 15:22

Yes but I am bonkers he he :doh:

Smegger68

15-03-2018, 15:23

Yes but I am bonkers he he :doh:

Best way to be. I always thought sanity was overrated :)

337alant

15-03-2018, 16:48

OMG Colin that's such a tragic story :(

I dont know what I would do if that happend to me :scratch:

Alan

Floyddroid

15-03-2018, 18:19

Just to add to the story,

My wife Jenny and I was married just 2 weeks and were coming back from Honeymoon we had a great time in Lynmouth Devon. (it still hold a special place in my heart).
On the way back she crashed the car on the M5 she was killed. Me I had burns and few broken bones.
The few month after shitty event I was still in shock and to be honest I had no clue what the hell I was doing.And often drunk and I fell of a balcony into our garden in at Leigh On Sea, breaking me arm again.
In that period I had designed lots of things according to my records.
One was a new Claymore the artwork for the tracking was drawn by a sub contractor and I forgot all about it. It seems this contractor passed the PCB layout to Bensley, but the art work text was not changed.
Near the reservoir capacitors in small writing on the silk screen it says " Design by C.J.Wonfor for Jenny" and the date is the date she died 20th May 1990.

So in a funny way these amps are special. Even if I never made them they are special because they memorialise Jenny.

F...k me! Speechless.

southall-1998

15-03-2018, 23:18

Stunning.

S.

Primalsea

16-03-2018, 09:30

Wow, that is a story that has really got me thinking about life.

Colin Wonfor

16-03-2018, 10:29

Paul,

I am now 65 yrs old and life is flying by far to quickly, grab it, love, have fun, and laugh a lot. It the only way to stay nuts. sorry sane.
The last 4 yrs have been magic for me great friends, a kind and loving new wife/friend. No bully boys trying to control me and steal my ideas. OK I tick like a clock, I walk and fall a lot. I laugh at me and silly people, I died twice in those last 4 yrs from heart and virus problems. But I am not ready do to give up so screw the twats of the world that wish me gone.

So live long and have a life.

Best Col