Star Wars X-wing Fighter

Description

Not the usual white and red

Ask most fans to picture an X-wing and they will imagine the white fighters with red markings from the original trilogy. This model takes a different route. Its main colours are black, orange, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey, with black leading the list and orange providing the accent. That makes it a distinctive addition to any X-wing line-up, and the orange elements are a welcome bonus for builders, as that colour is often in short supply.

The fighter that won the day

The X-wing takes its name from its four wings, which split apart into an X shape for combat. In A New Hope, Luke Skywalker flies one down the Death Star trench and fires the shot that destroys the battle station. The design returned in later films, flown by Resistance pilots against the First Order, and it has become the defining starfighter of the heroes' side. Few Star Wars ships have been modelled in so many sizes and versions.

Symmetry makes it quick

Of the 27 pieces, 13 are distinct elements, so roughly half the parts repeat. That is natural for a craft with four matching wings: build one, then repeat the pattern three more times. The result is quick and easy to follow, which suits younger builders or anyone wanting a short break. There are no minifigures, so the fighter is best enjoyed as a small display piece or swooshed around by hand.

Parts, checks and ideas

Every one of the 13 elements is listed on this page with its colour and quantity. That helps if you want to reassemble the fighter from loose bricks or confirm that a used copy is complete. With your collection saved in Bricoria, What can I build? reveals which other sets you can already finish. And if you ever take the model apart, the black and orange parts make a useful starting point for a starfighter of your own design.

FAQ

Why is this X-wing black and orange?

The catalogue lists black, orange and two greys as its main colours. That sets it apart from the classic white and red X-wing.

How many pieces does TRUXWING2-1 have?

It has 27 pieces, made up of 13 distinct elements.

Does it include a pilot?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.