[MOC] E-Wing Starfighter (Updated)

[Brick-Wombat]

(Updated version in the comments)

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Here's a different spin on the E-Wing. Not exactly proportional to the actual dimensions, but I wanted to build one that had clean lines while still being rigid. I wasn't able to accomplish that with plates, either the parts don't exist or I'm not creative enough. Either way, the fuselage is shorter and wider than the source material, the engines are integrated into the wings instead of suspended underneath, and a cavity has been added for a droid. The dorsal laser lifts to access the cockpit and landing gear folds flush with the hull.

Cheers!

BW

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Edited January 11, 2020 by Brick-Wombat

[Cylo]

Nice build! I like the use of the wedges on the sides of the cockpit, the overall shape looks very clean I might add some more tiles on the wings though

[deraven]

It may not be entirely accurate, but I think it's a great MOC.  The changes you've made for stability/swooshability seem reasonable, and the result is still a good looking ship that still fits into that universe nicely.  

[Brick-Wombat]

Thanks @Reaper and @deraven.

Inevitably, I started tinkering again with the intent of elongating the nose and now I can't decide if it's an improvement or a regression. The below iteration is basically a stubbier version of TLG's X-Wing nose... which leaves me rather conflicted. The proportions are better, but it's much more blocky. =/

 

 

 

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[macaron35]

that's funny, i dont remember seeing this ship in any movie

was in the second or the third trilogy ?

 

with its shape i would picture more this kind of ship in Space : Above and Beyond rather than in Star Wars

[Brick-Wombat]

@macaron35 It isn't in any of the movies. I'm not sure it's even in any of the shows. 

The ship was supposed to be the successor to the X-Wing, but at this point I don't know what's "canon" and what isn't. 

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/E-wing_escort_starfighter

Edited January 3, 2020 by Brick-Wombat

[macaron35]

ok thanks for the info

[deraven]

3 hours ago, Brick-Wombat said:

The proportions are better, but it's much more blocky. =/

Honestly, unless you're also going to re-work the engine placement and size and a few of the other details striving for accuracy, I like your current version better!  

[Brick-Wombat]

2 hours ago, deraven said:

Honestly, unless you're also going to re-work the engine placement and size and a few of the other details striving for accuracy, I like your current version better!  

Thanks for your opinion! I might just have to create two versions then! 

[deraven]

Sure - perhaps this was the prototype for the E-Wing that was then known to the greater galaxy?  

[millenniumf]

I generally prefer the underslung engines on the official version, but I like the curviness of yours better, even if it doesn't look like it was manufactured by Incom. 

[JekPorkchops]

Could be a resistance E-wing.

[Brick-Wombat]

I couldn't get over the chubster appearance of the original version, so I started from scratch... naturally. Still not super accurate, but the overall proportions are better.

 

The most notable changes include:

- Narrower fuselage

- Engines suspended

- Droid is enclosed

- Color schene

 

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[joebiwankenobi]

I like this more than the brickvault one. There's something about how you achieved the nose shape that nails the aesthetic of the ship. 

Edited January 11, 2020 by joebiwankenobi

[Bastion]

I've never been a big fan of the E-wing but your takes on it look much better than the official Lego equivalent in Jek-14's Stealth Starfighter, and not just because of color scheme. And I think your original alternate takes on it are even more interesting than the more on-model version. deraven and JekPorkchops' suggestions of a prototype or Resistance-era improved version of the E-wing sound really appropriate, as it's obviously similar but also with its own unique differences.

[Hold0511]

Yup I like that update a lot - looks excellent and its a lot sleeker on this iteration - I'd happily have one of those in my collection - great job.

[millenniumf]

The wings look a tad too wide to my eye, but I certainly wouldn't mind buying an instruction manual for this. 

[Bastion]

Seconded, especially the earlier versions.

[Mandalorianknight]

On 1/3/2020 at 1:21 PM, Brick-Wombat said:

@macaron35 It isn't in any of the movies. I'm not sure it's even in any of the shows. 

The ship was supposed to be the successor to the X-Wing, but at this point I don't know what's "canon" and what isn't. 

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/E-wing_escort_starfighter

Unfortunately this isn't canon. Your design is incredible though!

On 1/10/2020 at 11:11 PM, Brick-Wombat said:

I couldn't get over the chubster appearance of the original version, so I started from scratch... naturally. Still not super accurate, but the overall proportions are better.

This looks absolutely amazing. I think you've got the best parts of your previous versions here, and the nose in particular is absolutely spectacular.

[Jamesx]

I really like this, and i thought i'd try to recreate it with a few alterations. What do you think?