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Epaulette accuracy- various repros compared to original Aeros- 21996, 18775, 15142
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DiamondDave
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Sorry, and please look away, this has been years in the making. It’s happening.WOW guys, maybe the accuracy of the aero jackets is questionable, but attending such lynching is rather uncomfortable.
DD
mulceber
Moderator
Yeah, it’s sad to see, because in the grand scheme of things, this point of inaccuracy on the part of the Aero-Scotland jackets is quite minor, but I get it: if your colleagues in the field feel like you’ve been a jerk to them about their work, they’re going to be brutal in their critique of yours.
And, big picture, Ken’s going to be ok: militaria sales represent a rather small part of Aero’s business, and within militaria, it’s only the Aero contracts that have come under attack. Maybe a couple fewer people will buy an A-2 from Aero, but that’s nothing. This is just a particularly ugly public shaming.
And, big picture, Ken’s going to be ok: militaria sales represent a rather small part of Aero’s business, and within militaria, it’s only the Aero contracts that have come under attack. Maybe a couple fewer people will buy an A-2 from Aero, but that’s nothing. This is just a particularly ugly public shaming.
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DiamondDave
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This is by no means public shaming, as I have stated this is long in the making and well deserved. Oh and we haven't even talked about the other contracts that they make yet. We will get there.
DD
DiamondDave
Well-Known Member
Lets just put this to bed right here, shall we...
mulceber
Moderator
We can quibble over the meaning of words, but I would consider this public, and it’s definitely a shaming. But like I said, I get it: you feel that Ken has deliberately hurt your business and been mean-spirited to boot, and are punching back. I’d probably be doing the same in your shoes.
Officer Dibley
Well-Known Member
Don’t ya get the feeling that this thread was started with the sole reason of giving Aero a good shoeing rather than to inform ?
Methinks Zuzu has been here before under other names ....some folk just cannot stay away
Methinks Zuzu has been here before under other names ....some folk just cannot stay away
Ken at Aero Leather
Well-Known Member
WOW guys, maybe the accuracy of the aero jackets is questionable, but attending such lynching is rather uncomfortable.
Please don't worry on Aero's behalf
We've been here before It's like rain off an Eagle's back
Bigger and better folk than the current clique have tried and failed to bring us down
DiamondDave
Well-Known Member
Nah, nobody is trying to take you down. As a point of fact, you came to John and asked if he was interested in “licensing” the name Aero. Unclear as to why you made that offer, the name isn’t yours to offer anyway.
DD
Steve27752
Well-Known Member
I've had enough of this 'sniping' and points scoring......Why don't you both fuck off and take your shit somewhere else.
stanier
Well-Known Member
Guys, just an observation from someone who wishes you both well, there's a lot of calling out John's name and without knowing if he's given his permission, this could have its own set of problems, not least for John and your relationships with him.
Isn't a private meet and chat in order to either, agree to differ or else find a way forward?
Isn't a private meet and chat in order to either, agree to differ or else find a way forward?
Micawber
Well-Known Member
I concur.
This and the other thread is unpleasant, some of the contributions from the long dormant and now returned self proclaimed expert reek of the snotty arrogance that made me throw in the towel with VLJ more than once in the past. Pathetic.
Do the right thing and take it to email, dirty washing spoils the view.
Grant
Well-Known Member
Sorry to disagree, but pointing out inaccuracies of a repro maker is helpful for those of us interested in getting it right. Maybe I'm a thick skinned New Yorker, but it doesn't reek of arrogance. I'm hear to learn, rather than the usual polite, great fit, looks good commentary.
Skyhawk
Well-Known Member
You don't always get it all perfect on the first go around with these reproductions. You do your best, but sometimes things are missed or miss interpreted. As dedicated reproduction manufacturers, we need to have the flexibility and willingness to change things when new facts or mistakes are discovered. In fact we ought to be thankful for others pointing out how we can be more accurate.
A simple "That's an interesting point, we will look into that and make changes if necessary." would have probably avoided this thread turning so unpleasant.
A simple "That's an interesting point, we will look into that and make changes if necessary." would have probably avoided this thread turning so unpleasant.
DiamondDave
Well-Known Member
Luckily there are dozens of threads with hundreds of posts to choose from. Not sure why we must curtail our conversation to please you? Stop reading these posts if they offend.
DD
Southoftheborder
Well-Known Member
I find the thread very interesting as a matter of fact and can't see the problem with pointing out inaccuracies. Though a critique of other makers like Eastman say might balance things a little.
