Joystick Airrow (Gladiator)

[Flynco]

HI today I have broken the trigger of my Airrow joystick ..https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B01J7FSM3K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

It is the same trigger of the Gladiator this...https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=triggers

 

Where I can found a reseller to shipping in Italy ?

 

Bye

[1/JSpan_Wind75]

I think so, yes they are the same elements (sizes) but not the same quality. Better ask for the metal trigger

[Sokol1]

Plastic parts of OEM versions (AIRROW, JAVELIN) is the same of genuine VKB Gladiator - all sticks is made in same factory (Asian-Games).

 

You can buy this trigger from VKB, in plastic - now made in flexible plastic or in metal.

 

See here in VKB USA:

 

https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=triggers

 

But as you are in Italy contact VKB European seller (www.flightsimcontrols.com), or try buy direct from VKB China - if shipping don't result inconvenient.

 

This trigger is listed in VKB Store in Aliexpress, but VKB member say in this forum - Russian side - for don't buy in that store, is just for... "the English see".   

 

AFAIK - Asian-Games don't provide replacement parts for OEM versions.

Edited December 4, 2017 by Sokol1

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Good luck with that. When my cable broke and I tried to order a replacement from VKB Eduarts answer was they don't offer any kind of support for Non-Gladiator sticks (not even ship Gladiator parts). That and the obvious deficit in build qualit of the Airrow disappointed me.

 

Will think twice before buying another 'quality brand' product.

[Flynco]

Thank to all I will try on AliExpress.... at moment I have repair it with scotch tape... ahahahah...

[Sokol1]

Good luck with that. When my cable broke and I tried to order a replacement from VKB Eduarts answer was they don't offer any kind of support for Non-Gladiator sticks (not even ship Gladiator parts). That and the obvious deficit in build qualit of the Airrow disappointed me.

 

Will think twice before buying another 'quality brand' product.

 

 

Just don't mention that the part is for use in Airrow.

[1/JSpan_Wind75]

I broke down by pressing hard in a fight and after sending two emails to VKB requesting a new trigger I made this trigger in beech wood and it is better than plastic and metal. 

 

[Sokol1]

Glue the broken trigger parts with CA, fit steel rod (e.g. bicycle wheel spoker) in the rear part of trigger for reinforcement, cover the rod with epoxy putty, shaping for finish. If result strong, can paint the epoxy in black. 

 

If VKB don't help, ask Debolestis in Eagle (DCSW) forum for he draw (like did with other joy parts, most for Warthog) this trigger to by 3D printed in Nylon or Steel in their Shapeways store, he will need detailed measures of the broken part.

Edited December 4, 2017 by Sokol1

[Flynco]

Wooow thank to all for your advice