[SW] Evolution of the X-Wing or reboot version?

[sparkart]

Originally, I set out to make an Advent calendar sized version of the Episode VII X-Wing. That failed effort turned into this. I guess this could be an evolved iteration of the X-Wing for Episode X, but I am set on the idea that this model is actually the McQuarrie-esque version of the X-Wing for the inevitable Star Wars series reboot.

Star Wars Episode IV, V, & VI (rebooted) X-Wing by SPARKART!, on Flickr.

Star Wars Episode IV, V, & VI (rebooted) X-Wing by SPARKART!, on Flickr.

Edited June 11, 2015 by sparkart

[Corydoras]

Sad X-Wing is sad...

But seriously, this looks like a nice concept design.

[JonnyRainbow]

Very cool! But maybe a little too much "droopy" and not enough "swooshy". Other than that, an awesome merger of the McQuarrie design and the Force Awakens design.

[sparkart]

Thanks for checking it out, guys. I've revised the model a bit, but didn't get rid of any droopiness. It's been sitting on my display shelf for a few days, and I have to admit, it's not getting less weird. It still strikes me, too, as a little strange, a little outrageous even, like something from an anime. But I'm going to keep it this way, in the spirit of "acquiring a taste".

Ironically, the extreme droop came about from wanting more swooshability. I wanted the nose to droop a little, but to put two clips to hold it more securely, the droop becaume extreme. I kinda liked it, kinda hated it. Weird, I know.

I read somewhere that a car designer once said that he tried to design ugly cars, then dial it back a little from hideous-level. He said that it had to be done that way, because all the classically beautiful body lines have already been done in automotive design. I'm not sure I agree 100%, but I can see his point in challenging the conventional.

[Lord Tyrus]

I actually like it! It looks like a more bird-like version, more sleek, yet not as tough, maybe some sort of scout ship?

[LegoPercyJ]

Awesome! Nice, sleek design, looks like something out of The Star Wars.