Y-Wing

Description

An old soldier

In the films the Y-wing always looks as if it has seen better days, with much of its outer plating missing and its inner framework on show. That battered look suits its role as a dependable bomber. Gold Squadron flies Y-wings in the attack on the Death Star in A New Hope, and in Rogue One they help disable a Star Destroyer above Scarif. A mini model cannot show every exposed pipe, but the long body with its twin engines is enough to identify the ship at a glance.

A simple parts count

This set uses 60 pieces but only 22 distinct elements, one of the lower ratios among small Star Wars models. Many parts repeat, which makes sense for a craft built around two identical engine pods. The main colours are light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and white, with yellow completing the top four. For anyone sorting a used copy, the short list of different elements makes checking quick, and the full list on this page gives each part's colour and quantity.

Pairing it with an X-wing

The Y-wing makes most sense next to an X-wing, since the two flew side by side in the Battle of Yavin. Small models of both ships are easy to find, and together they give a compact picture of the Rebel fleet from A New Hope. On its own, the Y-wing is a quick build for children and a tidy addition to a shelf, where its elongated shape stands out from the more common fighters.

Reusing repeated pieces

Because so many elements appear more than once, taking the model apart leaves you with small batches of matching grey parts, which are often more useful for your own builds than a random mix. The What can I build? tool on this page compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you could complete straight away. It is a simple way to see how far a few small sets can take you.

FAQ

Where does the Y-wing appear on screen?

It flies in the Battle of Yavin in A New Hope and returns in later films. In Rogue One, Y-wings attack a Star Destroyer above Scarif.

How many pieces does set 912306 have?

There are 60 pieces in total. They come from 22 distinct elements, and no minifigures are included.

Why is yellow among the main colours?

The parts list shows yellow as one of the four most common colours. You can see exactly which yellow elements are included in the list on this page.