[MOC] New Republic E-Wing Starfighter - Alternate Build of 75460 X-Wing Starfighter

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When I finished the Advanced Z-95, a few friends asked if the E-Wing would be next. I was hesitant at first due to the limited parts palette and how little room there is to rework the nose. But as I became more familiar with the X-Wing parts, I grew more confident in pushing new designs.

The E-Wing was the first starfighter developed entirely under the New Republic, intended to match and surpass the X-Wing in every way. Despite its advanced design, it never reached the same level of popularity as the iconic X-Wing.

I began by shortening the nose and rebalancing the rear section, where the power and shield generators sit. The 4x4 curved slope worked well to smooth the transition from the windscreen and clean up the fuselage sides. The astromech sits snugly behind the cockpit, without sticking out too much like the exposed rear design of the X-Wing.

The anhedral wings are built using two large wedge plates. The blue 3x1 curved slopes work nicely as wing struts, while the actual structure uses pin hole plates and axle bricks. The engines are built from various round elements and mounted under the wings using a four stud connection. Each wingtip carries a laser cannon, also mounted on the inner side.

For playability, the model includes a retractable front landing gear, allowing it to rest on the gear and engines. It is designed to be sturdy and can be handled confidently by the fuselage. It swooshes well, but avoid picking it up by the wings as they can detach.

This E-Wing makes a great companion alongside other New Republic starfighters, especially the U-Wing and X-Wing.

 

Instructions are on Rebrickable and OpenStuds.

https://reb.li/m/259499