[MOC] Redesigned smaller scale Star Wars X-Wing

[Xynthymr]

While attempting to create a minimalist X-wing design, I found myself acidentally creating a smaller X-wing which uses approximately 1/3rd less bricks than the standard X-wing retail LEGO sets

Unlike the retail X-wing models, the underside is almost a symmetrical mirror image of the topside, having employed some advanced Technic building techniques to be able to flip the layout, but while still retaining the basic functionality of the original X-wing designs. A modified gear system which controls the wings is still present in this 1/3rd smaller model, and functions in the same manner as the gearing in retail sets!

The only major compromise I had to make was in regards to R2-D2, where there is only enough space for the top dome, but nowhere for the body to fit. I don't feel that this is a major concern though, considering many other retail Star Wars models apply the same design

Purely for fun, I decided to redesign my model slightly with more of a steampunk feel to it:

[LegoPercyJ]

Awesome!

[Xynthymr]

The initial plan was to try and create a smaller X-wing model which used less LEGO elements and would therefore be slightly cheaper to build than the retail sets, but while still retaining the overall look and feel of the X-wing, and also the functionality and playability features. The plan was to make a model half the size of the retail X-wing, but due to various structural and technological restraints, I had to settle for the scale as shown above.

I started contruction with the top wings, followed by the main part of the fuselage, and then mirrored it underneath. This part of the build went through several redesigns, and I tested out several different mechanisms in order to retain the movement and position of the four wings. The cockpit and nose of the build were created last, and were relatively simple

[Corydoras]

Looks nice, but only vaguely resembles an X-Wing. Lots of weird looking angles and shapes that look very inaccurate.