I have the smaller throttle setup featured at 10:35 and have been very pleased with it. I still use the NXT EVO Premium stick though, as opposed to the WW2 stick. I like the extra buttons. Thanks for doing this review, you gave me some ideas to try with some different mapping!

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

Thanks DV, I agree that having those extra buttons with the NXT just helps make it that much more utilitarian overall

I have a gunfighter 2 now and its great, but I really loved my VKB Gladiator with KG12. this all looks pretty good and flexible/interchangeable, it's great to see companies new products.

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

There's just so many more products out there it really makes it hard to decide...go for something specific or more utilitarian.

8:40 my stick came with little round rubber pads that you could stick to that side button to make it taller. I found that to be more comfortable.

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

That's good to know. I didn't get official packaging for the stick so maybe that's why I wasn't aware.

regarding SEM module: I found that most sims has only Flaps UP a notch and Flaps down a notch positions, no matter how many positions is there. So I just rewrote names on those switches with white sticky and reassigned LEDs in config program, so it does not confuse me too.

If you're comfortable diving into vkb's software, it's not too hard to change the gear lights to work with the larger handle on the sem.

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

I'm pretty comfortable with computers and software...but usually I like this stuff out of the box without worrying about extra fiddling around. I tiptoed into the software aspect a little bit more with WinWing but I still like the old plug and play, off we go aspect of hardware! :-)

Have this set up (sans Gladiator) and love it.

Good to see ya Requiem!

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

Just trying to release some videos...I've forgotten for way too long!

Super setup! VKB products are first rate. The dev config software is extremely flexible but has a learning curve. Watch the KZread videos, they are very helpful, plus there are user forums. Very customizable,switch controls on stick, convert encoder to axis, lots of possibilities. Spend the time and you can cheat a kit very much to your liking!

@RequiemsACTL

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! This set up definitely fits the needs of many people

Hi Req, Have a great day mate. Morris South Africa

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

Cheers V, hope you're doing alright!

Thanks for the review - may I ask about the WW2 throttle bit - Are the supports plastic or metal? Does it feel sturdy enough to withstand 'emergency' slamming open or closing?

@RequiemsACTL

3 ай бұрын

Supports are plastic but it is strongly held together

that has been a long time.

Well, the marker isn't a PATCH on the chalkboard! My morning is left unfulfilled!!

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

I guess technically since this was WWII stuff I should have used the chalkboard haha

Whats the difference between the World War 2 Sticks there 2 different versions on the site ...also do the MKV rudders work with this setup thank you

@RequiemsACTL

5 ай бұрын

For stick addons only see the F-14, KG12 (the one in this video), and the SCG. Only the KG12 is a WWII themed stick.

+RequiemBoS *If I had the chance to optimize the Virtual Engineering Bureau GNX Modules, I'd pick:* GNX-USB 1 USB Main Hub GNX-MFH 1 Frame GNX-FSM-GA 1 NAV Panel GNX-SEM 1 Outboard Flaps/Gear GNX-THQ 2 Middle Throt/Mix; Inboard Prop Gov/Cyl Vent/Oil Rad WWII-THQ 1 Throttle Grip GNX-IRP 2 Intermodular Reinforce PRO-S-MCG 1 Gunfighter IV Pro-S Modern Combat Grip, 100mm Extension TRUD-V 1 T-Rudder Mk V, includes BlackBox 3 USB roll/pitch/yaw hub For the left corner, I much prefer the VIRPILⓇ VPC-402 Control Panel on robustness, including a three-position Gear lever. Counterbalance with a VPC-401 on the right corner.

Thx for the detailed review, Req! 👍🏼 But all this cheap-looking plastic junk - it really couldn't look any cheaper, e.g. at 3:30 - would never make it onto my desk, no wild horses could drag me there to spend that much money on ... that. For free would still be too expensive, because even then it's still hideously ugly. It looks so much like a toy, like it was made by Lego for 8 y/o. No way, José! ❌ 👎🏼

@RequiemsACTL

6 ай бұрын

Cheers Claude! As always this stuff just comes down to what someone wants. The build is definitely not as heavy duty as others out there, so I think it's more the modularity creating an appeal for some people.