T-65 X Wing

I'm very proud to share my T-65 X-Wing MOC, partly based on the 75301 X-Wing Starfighter. This project evolved a lot over the years, going through many iterations until finally reaching a point where I was happy both with the looks and the functionality of the s-foils mechanism. After some experimentation with pieces that were released by LEGO after the first version of the MOC, however, it was time to update the MOC.

The model takes some superficial inspiration from Jerac's/BrickVault's version for the nose and front half of the hull, but very simplified and with a completely redesigned structure to make it sturdier and easier to assemble, while not relying on illegal techniques and very rare parts. The wings and rear half of the hull are mostly inspired on 75301, but improving some key points:

1. I redesigned the s-foils mechanism, using the basic principle from 75301. It works in the same way, by pressing a part to open the wings, but it's greatly reduced in size and hidden under "greebling";
2. The redesign of the mechanism also reduces the gap between the wings while closed to about half a plate (and they don't wobble as much as 75301's);
3. The redesign also gets rid of the Technic axles that went under the astromech slot and forced R2-D2 to stick way out of its place. Now the little droid can sit down properly.

Other features of the MOC include more detailed controls and seat for the pilot, as well as retractable landing gear! The model is very swooshable and sturdy (although the tips of the lasers can pop off easily).

Some features were updated with the 2024 version: The whole front of the hull is now 1 plate thinner, with the inner structure redesigned to connect to the gray tip in a different way, and make the slope sections underneath better attached. The section behind the Astromech slot is slightly changed to make the dark gray greebling more accurate. A new piece adds better support to the engines. The guns on the wingtips now use candle pieces to look more accurate.

Finally, the updated instructions also include a brick built stand for the model, a feature that was much requested.

The MOC uses several parts found in set 75301, so if you can get the set at a discount, it may be worth it to get some of the more specialized parts, as well as the sticker sheet. To see what extra parts you'll need if you own 75301, use Rebrickable's Compare MOC feature on the MOC page.

If you built the first version and wants to update your model, here are a couple of links that may help you:
Extra parts needed to update the model
Parts needed to build the stand

Your support by purchasing these instructions is highly appreciated, as it's very important to allow me to keep building and designing new MOCs!