jansued Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) My entry for the FBTB contest - Starwars Evolved.. After the attack at the Starkiller Base - which was a near failure because the T 70 did not have enough firepower to damage the reactor core - the resistance engineer corps were asked to develop / rebuild / steal or whatever to get a squadron with heavy fighter/bomber. The B-Wing Design wasn't that successful - especially for ground attacks - and no other design was available, they engineers took the ol' workhorse of the rebellion the BTL 4 Y-Wing. They ripped everything of unless the got the pure titanium frame and put in the most technological advance modules on the market. After weeks of hard work and testing a new star was born: The BTL 8 "Super-Y". P1070987 by Jan Südmersen, auf Flickr Avionics, Hyperdrive Systems, Shields Sensors and Targeting were also updated. At the moment,the first 4 Super Y were put into service - called Gold Squadron, honoring the heroes of the first death star attack. P1080015 by Jan Südmersen, auf Flickr The main ion guns were changed for some Taim&Bak High-Energy Laser, Typ "Detonator". Aditionally, four wing-mounted KX 20 Laser for dogfigting and strafing. To strecnghten the Super-Y defense, Laser turrets were installed, a double KX 20 on thop and Marksman 100 Turret on the upper side. The turrets can be controlled manually by the weapon systems officer or automatically by the newest Fabritec Fighter Targeting System 2.2. P1080007 by Jan Südmersen, auf Flickr The proton torpedo launcher was moved to the sides of the canopy module, so that the pilot can directly look to the ground, making strafing easier. Two heavy anti-frigate concussion missiles and 4 unguided plasma rockets were also attached. P1080017 by Jan Südmersen, auf Flickr While one of the main problems with the BTL-4 was its speed, the Koensayr R200 ion jet engines were replaced with the brand new RX 1000. For flights in different ath mospheres the Super Y became 3 different types of twin engines. In an emergency, all engines could be aligned to reach max. escape speed. If powered, the Super Y is for 20 seconds faster than every other fighter - including the new RZ-7. P1070986 by Jan Südmersen, auf Flickr Edited January 14, 2016 by jansued Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bootz Posted January 12, 2016 I love this, from the concept to the execution. The sliding canopy is a great touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schneeds Posted January 12, 2016 That is fantastic. I love the rear body engine greebling, and as Bootz said, the sliding cockpit is great. A wonderful evolution of a classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rishab N Posted January 12, 2016 I was hoping for an updated Y Wing in the Force Awakens and was disappointed. Your rendition is everything I hoped for. Great work :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyanide-Tipped Posted January 12, 2016 I liked the explanations especially! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cpt. Dan Posted January 13, 2016 This is absolutely awesome. Hopefully we will get some variety of Resistance equipment later this year for the new movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reputator Posted January 13, 2016 Soooo.... I super love the engines. I also really like the body. Greebling is great. It's like the hotrod of the Star Wars universe. Maybe slightly less successful are those front nose guns. Eh, the gears with the studs on the ends... Not sure that works. Everything else though, bravo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H_Solo Posted January 13, 2016 Great work! I loved the thoughts you brought to the table with this MOC... Looks and sounds like just the right ship that could make its debut in Episode 8 or 9... My only critique (if any!) is the joint between the wings and the engine modules looks a bit "flimsy"... Perhaps you might strengthen that a little? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebiwankenobi Posted January 13, 2016 I love the armament on this sucker! That lazer turret is perfect, too. So much firepower... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof Posted January 13, 2016 Wow, I love this. I was always rather relaxed fan of Y wing but this is a game changer! :D Really, I like the design very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jansued Posted January 13, 2016 Great work! I loved the thoughts you brought to the table with this MOC... Looks and sounds like just the right ship that could make its debut in Episode 8 or 9... My only critique (if any!) is the joint between the wings and the engine modules looks a bit "flimsy"... Perhaps you might strengthen that a little? That is for purpose. Cause all the other pilots have fighters with cool S-foils which has to be locked in Attack position, the Engines can be locked into Dogfight mode (up, Pic No. 1) or Strafing mode (down, Pic No. 4) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Sinner Posted January 13, 2016 Wow, this is one mean fighter. Very well thought out and remarkably detailed. I would be proud to have at least one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZF333 Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) I´m really enthusiastic about this evoution of the Y-Wing! I love the style of the engines and the great sliding cockpit. I would really like to get such an eye catcher for my SW collection. Would you perhaps share the building plan or LDD-file (if available)? Edited January 14, 2016 by YZF333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
