EFX X Wing Arrival, Thoughts & Pictures

[thx217]

 

[thx217]

A close up of the nose cone. See that?

 

[micdavis]

I must be utterly ignorant about X-Wings.

Looks absolutely great to me.

WAY better than the Icons one I had. And it was an Artist's Proof.

 

[Whiskey]

Probably a really stupid question, but did EFX mold from actual kitbashed parts or were they machined/farbicated to look like the parts?

 

[Howard]

Wow, I must say that looks really great!
For me, some of the brush applied weathering is a little too contrasty, but overall the paint job's the best example I've seen.
Is there a dip in the hull top just before the nose begins?

Is this detail on the engine lifting?


By howardsw

 

[Colin Droidmilk]

Totally understand.
It wasnt a personal attack, and Im grateful to you for not taking it that way.

Could they have SCANNED an XWING?

Sure.

The you would have had a perfect copy of RED 2.

They were trying to make RED 5.
They are totally different.

If you had an exact copy of a studio scale,....you would barf.
They are horrendous.

Remember, some folks actually sent thier EFX trooper helmets back....becuase...they were CROOKED! Like the orignals!

That's funny about the helmets! And it does say a lot about how EFX have to consider their market. But speaking personally I'd be knocked out by a scanned copy of a warts-and-all Red 2l! It'd be a replica prop, precisely what we're fetishising in the forum.

I'm aware of the differences between Reds 2 and 5, particularly the upsweep on the Red 2 fuselage. It just seemed logical to me that much valuable dimensional info might be gleaned from a scan of whatever heroes remain. For all their differences, they also have a heck of a lot in common. Indeed, from the posts above it now appears that EFX may have thought the same, and scanned something, though perhaps decided they had to go their own way at the front end.

But enough, the new pictures look fantastic, even the paint's looking better...

 

[RacerX]

Incredible pictures. Best X-Wing ever made, period.

And Frank, you said it all bro. Bravo.

 

[darth_myeek]

Wow, those pics are much better than the first ones on rebelscum. I understand the cost savings with the eFX base, but the icons base really helps the presentation.

-DM

 

[OdiWan72]

To my excuse...

I don´t know S**T when it comes to SS models, but my ignorance helps me to appreciate this replica

I totally agree about some of the weathering creating too much of a contrast (esp. the airbrushed marks). I also understand, what some people say about it looking a bit "toy-ish", but WTF?

The industrial paintjob eFX did is the best I´ve seen so far on all the SS models out there (MR, GG etc.).

I like it

Markus

 

[OdiWan72]

Props.

We can't have what was used on screen.

Some of us are talented to build something close.

Some of us even sell those works, but only on a very small scale, as after all we are hobbyists at best. Not Mass Productions facilities that can deliver to the masses.

Its SO easy to think, if Someone can build something accurate out of their garage, WHY cant a company get a license and make one for everyone.

Any of us, who have ever produced a garage kit, and I have done several, catch our selves thinking the very same thing.

"If only I could get a license,..."

And so many of ALL of us, brag how we would pay for accurate replicas if only someone would step up to the plate and make them available.


What we see here is the class of noble intentions vs. harsh reality.


Someone posted above, that the Xwing was "rushed out for a quick buck"

You should be ashamed of yourself to display so much ignorance of the process. Fine, you don't like the end product, but don't make yourself look like an idiot.

You know nothing of what went into this, or the spirit in which it was done.

You see, someone DID step up to the plate. EFX tried very hard to make an accurate representation of the XWING, utilizing limited reference, but all that was available, talents of members of this VERY board, constraints set by LUCASFILM the licensor, and the mass productions realities of China.

No, they couldn't produce it in the US. Someone tried that once, heard of ICONS? That XWING was FAR inferior to this one, but arguably as noble an effort.

EFX XWING.
Its not a Carbon copy of what you saw on film.
Get over it.

The Paint job is far less than what we have seen the talent here do.
You expected that.

This product is a result of the mixing of all the efforts as described above with manufacturing reality, this is the best anyone here or anywhere else could have done.

If you think its easy to do, then go forth and do a better job? Anyone?
Exactly, AINT gonna happen.


Is it perfect? No. Could it be? Is that possible? Ya think so? Really?
Ofcourse not.

Do you really think the production team didn't care? Did you know they actually SCRAPPED the first version of it completely and started over.
Because of their own frustrations with the production constraints?

Is it not obvious they shared some of the opinions expressed here, and where also not happy with the result.

That's dedication to trying to get it right.


You don't like the nose? Sand it. Its polystone probably. Wet sand it to the shape that YOU like. One version would have never pleased everyone.
Post your pictures here.

Don't like the PAINT job? Repaint it to your taste. One paint job would not appeal to everyone, even if it was consistently the same on each piece, and we all know that would never happen. Look at the falcon as an example.

You think the toy looks better? How many of you own one? Go Buy one and put it on a stick and be happy if you haven't done so.
You will have a TOY that was an out of scale, inaccurate COPY of the ICONS XWING. Didn't see that one coming did ya?


The EfX Xwing for all its strengths, (and there are many) and weakness (some of those too) represents the best that could be done at the lowest possible price. ( Last time I visited EFX, they didn't even have their own OFFICE space to keep their overhead lower. They rented a room from another company and the talented folks from this board mentioned above, each and everyone volunteered their time, and never asked for anything.
How is that for trying to keep costs LOW? )

The EFX XWING.

Its the last Licensed version of the XWING that will probably ever been made that represent the Hero Filmed Red 5 as close and as accurate that can possibly be made.

It's a Collectible in its self.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. There are others who will appreciate it. I can't wait to see it repainted by some of the folks here. ( Dean you are gonna be busy!)

I don't know.....It Just breaks my heart, to see so much effort go into a project, by a company bending backwards to try and please as many people as they can and so many of you just crap all over them.

We have a company doing their best to bring us cool stuff, and this is how we support them. You know they read these posts. For some strange reason they think its important to do so. For some reason they value your opinion, and do their best to produce the best, given the production constraint reality. EFX isn't a huge corporation, it's a small group of fans just like us. Wonder how you would feel if you worked there, put the effort into a project of this magnitude, something you were proud to be involved in and read these posts. So many of your here really need to self reflect, and show some restraint in the harshness of your posts.

I'm in no way saying anyone does not have the right to express displeasure, or dislike. Fire away.

However, it's the lack of respect of effort, and more importantly the indirect disparaging of the character, intentions or integrity of those involved that I find so distasteful.

Frank

WELL SAID!

Markus

 

[PHArchivist]

Looks great! Paint job is simplistic, but not a surprise for a mass produced product (we've covered this to death).

Can you post comparison pics to the Icons (and/or any other variants you have)? Love to see how the size compares.

 

[BrundelFly]

Great post Frank.
One question - do you have a stock version in your collection?

Ty.
thanks for letting me rant.

Stock version?

 

[BrundelFly]

Probably a really stupid question, but did EFX mold from actual kitbashed parts or were they machined/farbicated to look like the parts?

I have no freaking idea.

We sent them a complete set of parts, and part maps.
Well..we sent those to MR.

You know the story.

If they are BIGGER...they must have scanned them. I know they scanned the fuselage, corrected it to look like RED 5, corrected the WONKINESS it had, took into account SHRINKAGE,
and CnCed it.

Perhaps they scanned everything and built it into the computer, and OVER compensated for SHRINKAGE.

I dont know.


Is buying a PORSCHE an example of overcompensating for shrinkage??? DOH!!

 

[BrundelFly]

I dont know..Im seeing pics..and all I can say is..

I think the EFX XWING Freakin ROCKS!


That ICONS base really sets it off.

 

[Pauleysolo]

I think it looks pretty damn good- I am glad I bought one.

 

[vaderdarth]

I agree about the paint job Odiwan. No better commercially available SS model out there with a paintjob that pretty.

Dave

 

[Jedi Dade]

Ok now that we have some awesome pics of the real deal .... Wow! Ok there are a few cringe moments when looking closely but this is REALLY nice.

Keep it going eFx!

Now where can I scronge up an old Icons Base... ?

Jedi Dade

 

[Heimidal]

Well, mine showed up and I thought I'd throw up a quick pic. Best I could do with no flash and no tripod.

 

[jcoffman99]

Just got mine. After seeing some of the pics, I was really afraid to open this. However I got one that seems to have been weathered lightly. I love it. It's not like a toy at all. Here are some quick pics.

John

 

[jcoffman99]

more pics.