X-Wing

Description

Twelve elements, 23 pieces

Start with the numbers. Twelve distinct elements make up the 23 pieces, so roughly half the parts are repeated. On an X-wing that makes sense: the four wings and engines come in matching pairs, so repeated parts are no surprise. Assembly is quick, and the finished model is compact enough to sit on a shelf between larger builds. There is no minifigure, so the fighter stands on its own rather than being part of a play scene.

Red Squadron's fighter

In A New Hope, Luke Skywalker flies an X-wing as part of Red Squadron in the attack on the Death Star, making the shot that destroys the battle station. The ship's split wings, which open into an X for combat, give it its name and one of the most recognisable shapes in the saga. X-wings return in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and in the sequel trilogy a new generation of pilots flies later versions of the design.

Colours and rare parts

Light bluish grey, white, red and trans-brown are the main colours. The pale greys and white fit the look most people remember from the films, while red is the strongest accent. Trans-brown is the only transparent colour and is not one you come across often, so it is worth keeping those parts separate if you take the model apart. They are useful in your own builds wherever a tinted window or a warm glow is needed.

Building a squadron

Because the parts list on this page gives all 12 elements with colour and quantity, it is easy to rebuild the model from your own stock, or to build several and line up a small squadron. If your collection is stored in Bricoria, What can I build? shows which other sets your parts already complete. Put a micro TIE fighter next to it and the Death Star trench run is ready to replay at a very small scale.

FAQ

Who flies the X-wing in A New Hope?

Luke Skywalker flies one with Red Squadron during the attack on the Death Star.

How many distinct elements does set SWCOMIC1 have?

It has 12 distinct elements among its 23 pieces.

Does the set include a pilot minifigure?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.