Fat Mamba MkIII is back!!!!

[Bourrinopathe]

No more russian stick until they release that sexy PAK FA inspired goodness… around 2020 ^^

Those who now almost own the Cobra/Su-34-like stick can feel lucky ;)

 

I even asked for a stick alone (for wild modding intentions) but it was already out of stock. The complete FBM MkIII had the highest priority.

[RFC Rudel]

No more russian stick until they release that sexy PAK FA inspired goodness… around 2020 .

 

Release plans

 

 

Gladiator – Q4 2015

Gladiator Pro – Early Q1 2016

Gladiator Plus – Q2 2016

Gladiator Pro Plus – Q2 2016

Gunfighter Mk.1 – Q1 2016

KG12 Grip – Q2 2016

 

 

and there is 2 throttle designs.....

[Bourrinopathe]

I meant "modern" russian design, sorry I forgot that detail ;)

The KG12 is going to be a fantastic grip. No doubt. And with "modern" clickable hats.

[rrohde]

Really intrigued by any VKB throttle now... isn't there any more info floating around? Like a mock-up or so?

 

Especially the mentioning of "2 throttle designs" got me interested. Maybe one for WWII Warbirds, and one for the DCS modern jet crowd?

 

 

PS - I love your avatar, Bourrinopathe!

[rrohde]

UPDATE (01.12.2015):

This pre-order for Black Mamba III with Cobra grip is closed now. It will be a possibility to order limited amount of Black Mamba bases with TM Warthog adaptor or with Gladiator grip.

 

That seems to only pertain to the European VKB distributer, not the NA one.

[rrohde]

No more russian stick until they release that sexy PAK FA inspired goodness.

 

But that thing *is* really being made, right? Not just some "what-if" type thingy? :music_whistling:

[Bourrinopathe]

I'm pretty sure the whole VKB thing started with a "what-if"! So…

It can only happen.

We just need to clone the team so it will happen faster ;)

[Sokol1_br]

Since this Cobra grip is done for other brand, done not in regular production but in turns, this model for other brand don't sold well (long history in "Rip" Sukhoi forum) - since is restrict to CIS market, probable the stock of grips ran out...

 

VKB have good products, but dont have visibility on the market, their RDRXXI rudder pedal have the production stopped due low interest. The RDRXXII should be a kind of Force Feedback pedals, but the development was interrupted...

 

They are bet on Gladiator and the IL-BoS WWII Combat Flight Game "hype" (that dont take-off well) to position themselves in the global market...

 

But they need a grip option with more buttons for the "Jets" people... This PAK-FA is long term project, and probable will be a metal one like KG-12 - a expensive product for a niche in a niche, is not the solution to actual days...

[Redacuragsr]

I wish they would sell just the Grips that you could put on your warthog. That flanker design is awesome.

[RFC Rudel]

Since this Cobra grip is done for other brand, done not in regular production but in turns, this model for other brand don't sold well (long history in "Rip" Sukhoi forum) - since is restrict to CIS market, probable the stock of grips ran out...

 

VKB have good products, but dont have visibility on the market, their RDRXXI rudder pedal have the production stopped due low interest. The RDRXXII should be a kind of Force Feedback pedals, but the development was interrupted...

 

They are bet on Gladiator and the IL-BoS WWII Combat Flight Game "hype" (that dont take-off well) to position themselves in the global market...

 

But they need a grip option with more buttons for the "Jets" people... This PAK-FA is long term project, and probable will be a metal one like KG-12 - a expensive product for a niche in a niche, is not the solution to actual days...

 

stop wining sokol1:lol:

 

VKB provide a unique approach to controllers design based on layers

 

•Sticks

•Mechanical

•Electronics

•Extensions

 

From Mechanical upgrades to sticks changes, VKB offer a scalable system that allow you to build your simulator according to your needs and your wallet.

[RFC Rudel]

I'm pretty sure the whole VKB thing started with a "what-if"! So…

It can only happen.

We just need to clone the team so it will happen faster ;)

 

 

the latin America team is helping getting ready for operations.

[Bourrinopathe]

Great to hear! Do your worst!

VKB deserves that much and we all want more modular devices!

[RFC Rudel]

Great to hear! Do your worst!

VKB deserves that much and we all want more modular devices!

 

????????

[Bourrinopathe]

:thumbup: I meant I'm happy to hear the latin America team is helping and improving the efficiency.

I encourage you to do the best you can! :weight_lift_2:

 

(unless I got what you said the wrong way)

[RFC Rudel]

:thumbup: I meant I'm happy to hear the latin America team is helping and improving the efficiency.

I encourage you to do the best you can! :weight_lift_2:

 

(unless I got what you said the wrong way)

 

 

Not only to get this devices to latin America but also to help many other areas.

 

 

 

VKB has advanced much, but they need a reality check from time to time :joystick:

 

 

 

Sokol1

 

get the brazil air force pictures for the site.

Edited December 4, 2015 by RFC Rudel

[Sokol1_br]

stop wining sokol1:lol:

 

I am not wining, I know VKB history since 2004, until now they dont know how make his good products reach the target market properly.

 

Their retailer in Netherlands dont have much success because apparently they fail in supply then according.

 

And I don't believe much in "visionary thinking"... specially in Latin America. :D

Edited December 4, 2015 by Sokol1_br

[rrohde]

I don't think that Sokol1 is whining; it's always nice to hear some additional background info on VKB, especially for me, since I only recently discovered their products and I am already a "fan" of what they're offering.

 

So, for me - the more information is available, the more informed us simmers will be. So, Sokol1, I always appreciate your information that you've gathered over the years in the various Russian-speaking forums for us. :)

[RFC Rudel]

I am not wining, I know VKB history since 2004, until now they dont know how make his good products reach the target market properly.

 

Their retailer in Netherlands dont have much success because apparently they fail in supply then according.

 

And I don't believe much in "visionary thinking"... specially in Latin America. :D

 

It was joke for the both of us...and how do you survive here if not with visionary thinking....

 

 

 

 

I don't think that Sokol1 is whining; it's always nice to hear some additional background info on VKB, especially for me, since I only recently discovered their products and I am already a "fan" of what they're offering.

 

So, for me - the more information is available, the more informed us simmers will be. So, Sokol1, I always appreciate your information that you've gathered over the years in the various Russian-speaking forums for us. :)

 

 

 

will take the liberty to write about VKB.

 

How I found VKB and what was my initial impression

 

I discover VKB last year and assume I was a gamer’s community project and I announce my interest and my resources to join the project.

My proposal was wrong when I realize that where working since 2004……..I was shock that I was not aware of VKB…..having play simulators all my life and almost start a similar project.

Was VKB whiteout proper marketing/community on purpose?

I play DCS and read the forum…., I play janes ww2 fighters from release day!!!

Why I was not aware of VKB? Why they do not have a proper user community?

 

At first VKB almost look like an early access game…….

 

No centralized place for information

No week/month updates

Untrusted potential customers

 

To get info about VKB it was needed to red like 7 forums……….and also read the users lack of believe/untrustetc.

 

But I have more than excellent response from VKB to my emails…..and that excellent commitment and personal experience was pure luck, the email was so late that I read it by pure luck.

 

 

The info of the projects is treated like the Manhattan project......even after sing a nda sokol1 is my primary source of information.

 

Some days working and sharing ideas are mind blowing, other days you simple you try not to exploit in frustration.............they must fell the same :)

 

 

 

 

 

they have a plan

 

 

 

Edited December 4, 2015 by RFC Rudel

[Bourrinopathe]

Here's a short article about VKB (english) (2012).

[RFC Rudel]

Here's a short article about VKB (english) (2012).

 

 

here too:music_whistling:

 

http://dhrf01.wix.com/vkb-com-ar#!about/c1a4n

 

 

 

 

I want the special editions........

 

http://dhrf01.wix.com/vkb-com-ar#!/cxrt

Edited December 4, 2015 by RFC Rudel

[rrohde]

Good info, RFC Rudel and Bourrinopathe! Thanks!

 

That "History of VKB" writeup should be used on Stratojet's website as well. Very enlightening!

[RFC Rudel]

Good info, RFC Rudel and Bourrinopathe! Thanks!

 

That "History of VKB" writeup should be used on Stratojet's website as well. Very enlightening!

 

 

you don't want to know how crazy UIV and I end up......jajjajajajaaj they make me crazy whit the secret plans, and I always point out the things to fix, the things that where wrong........imagine 7 months of that..jajaja

 

 

Rudel:WE cant lunch if you don't fix those broken links in your site!!!!!!

VKB: I understand

Rudel: no you don't

Rudel:My name and reputation will be linked to VKB………I Do not make that type of decisions lightly…..And if I were unsure of my ability to deliver I will not get involved.

Since VKB have no marketing whatsoever (it may be by design) have great products and a competition that is ready to be overrun, success is almost hard to avoid.

People will google VKB….. a nice touch will be no broken links on the sites…..

 

 

jajajjajajajajaja

 

 

I design a marketing strategy, prepare de server for dataminig of the sites and emails.............and they change dates, names , products.......all the research and work Pluf, jajjajajajajaj

 

 

14 months ago my email when I was a future customer only, they offer me one of the few king cobra they have a 380 US

I ask for pictures and manuals, link to 4 pictures in a free picture site, no manual in English.

 

lock today at VKB, worldwide resellers, no more post whit fear about VKB, the post are about the new producs and what came next

 

Yes they cant everyone happy (special sokol1) but if they keep going like this they will have a great future (and I a heart attack)

Edited December 4, 2015 by RFC Rudel

[rrohde]

Well, good. UIV seems to care enough about his products and the quality aspects of them to listen to all improvements, doesn't he? :)

[RFC Rudel]

Well, good. UIV seems to care enough about his products and the quality aspects of them to listen to all improvements, doesn't he? :)

 

 

Care enough? he should go to a doctor to take a look at that :joystick:

 

 

 

 

the site start as a place to put the pictures.....I know it lacks content and detail....

Edited December 4, 2015 by RFC Rudel

[RFC Rudel]

one thing must be resolved.

 

the use of a extensions to implement twist.

I think It could be made very short

 

 

pro line require rudder, that's a no deal for many.

 

imagine if rudders are out of stock......

 

 

That kill part the flexibility and scalability of the system.