Replica prop maker eFX launches their new Star Wars starfighter series with the ship that saved the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope: the Incom T-65 X-wing fighter!
This incredible new presentation piece, which measures nearly two feet long and features incredible cockpit detailing with lighted interior, includes a signature plaque signed by actor Mark Hamill, "S" foils that can be displayed in the open or closed position, and a Luke figure sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! These are now available at StarWarsShop!
To achieve the incredible space dogfights seen at the conclusion of A New Hope, the technicians of Industrial Light and Magic built intricately detailed models which could be mounted on computer controlled model movers. Through a combination of model and/or camera moves, they were able to create spectacular imagery inspired by World War II aerial combat photography which George Lucas had used to choreograph this momentous battle.
Several hero versions of the X-wing were built, including one with a motorized mechanism which could open the "S" foils into attack position. Hero models were cast in resin from a master mold and assembled over internal metal armatures which allowed them to be mounted from a variety of positions while ensuring the mounting point remained hidden to the camera. Removable detailed plugs concealed the openings on the model. More symplified "pyro" models were built to achieve the dramatic images of starfighters exploding in conflagrations of flame and debris above the Death Star.
Working from original body castings, original plastic construction kit pieces, and detailed examinations of surviving miniatures in the Lucasfilm Ltd. archive, eFX engineers and model makers constructed a new master pattern which represents the X-wing, Red Five, flown by Luke Skywalker.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Digitally scanned from an original miniature body
- Quality resin construction
- Die Cast and injection molded structure and details
- Machined aluminum "S" foils that can be displayed closed or in the open "attack" position
- Fully detailed and lighted interior cockpit and engines
- Accurately detailed and lighted R2-D2
- Luke Skywalker pilot figure sculpted by Gentle Giant
- Dims. 23" L x 20.5" W x 4" H (5" with "S" foils open) Stands 10.75" of ground on stand with "S" foils open
- eFX Display Stand
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Numbered plaque
- Collateral brochure
- Worldwide Edition Size - 1000
- AC Adaptor supplied.
Head over to StarWarsShop now to pick up this extraordinary new X-wing from eFX!
