@ Sokol:

Or just buy it:
http://www.valiant-studio.eu/tarmac/html/en/hangar.php

Ghodan,

I know (since 2005).

http://www.checksix-forums.com/showthread.php?t=105622
Interesting, the initial proposal mentions Oleg.

But, due high quality (all metal, ball bearing, hydraulic dampers..), 1:1 replica, small production, the prices are prohibitive to "mere simmers"... :(

So, people with skill, machinery (and money :) ) build their own.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/sta...a-17217-2.html

This is not replica like Tarmac Aces, but a more "budget" option to get one KG-13 - grip only, to assembly in your stick base. Around 100 Euros (without switch's):

http://www.simaviatik.com/images/Me109/mail-5.jpg
http://www.simaviatik.com/en/index.php?show=me109

;)

Sokol1

I just ordered a Thrustmaster Warthog setup. I hope it performs better than some of their past high end sticks. I’ll use my MSFFB2 as a backup.

Keep and eye on the throttle. From what I've heard that's the main issue with them degrading fast, having spikey axis, and so-forth. Still I think those issues have been somewhat rare, but common enough to show up on the net.

Really!? :evil: Spiking was the problem with their past units – got tired of replacing the pots.

OK, some throttles died (do you have an ASUS motherboard? seems like those could be the problem in combination with the Warthog), but spikey axes are pretty much impossible with hall-effect sensors (the Warthog has no potis anywhere) and i never ever heard anything about spikey axes with the Warthog EVER.

And yes, i own that thing since november.

Throttle of the Warhotg cant spike because they dont use pots!

It has a hall sensor per throttle.
confirmed in review: http://www.simhq.com/_technology3/technology_174b.html

Sorry, thinking of the Saitek X-52, It's the warthog that had the throttles that arrived DOA or died early, not the spiking.

There's no problem with X-52 pots (rudder, throttle, trim) when is new - only after some use (~1 year).

Problem is with G940 throttle and trims (reverse bug) - apparently due short internal cables.

Sokol1

I have a set of Saitek Pro Rudder pedals that work just fine. I've been trying to find a joystick to replace my no longer supported MSFF2 over the last few years. Starting from the Cougar, CH Fighterstick, Logitech G940, and Thrustmaster Warthog. None of them work as well as the Microsoft stick. I thought the G940 was greatly improved with the last drivers and firmware, but after a month or so I went back to the MSFF2 and was instantly a much better flyer and marksmen.

The CH Fighterstick will last you along time I just didn't like the clunky gimbal setup travelling thru the xy axis.

The original Cougar was like turning a tree trunk still routed to the ground.

The new Thrustmaster Warthog was exceedingly smooth except travelling thru center. All these sticks couldn't compare to the smoothness and accuracy of the MSFF2.

I currently use the Cougar throttle and Saitek Pro Rudders, with the MSFF2.