"What Really Happened at the X-Wing Launch - Video:" "Caught on video: what really caused the X-Wing fighter to disintegrate in mid-air. This Tie Fighter came out of nowhere to shoot it down."
Fun, with not-bad special effects.
One error, I think: The flying X-Wing was 21 feet long. I doubt that was "Life size," as it says in the video title.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Star Wars X-Wing:
The Force Wasn't With This One
I posted "Star Wars X-Wing to be Launched Next Week" three and a half weeks ago.
Then, I didn't follow up. Until now.
It's a good thing that no one decided to ride along on the X-Wing's first, and last, flight. Finally, the updated links:
Then, I didn't follow up. Until now.
It's a good thing that no one decided to ride along on the X-Wing's first, and last, flight. Finally, the updated links:
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Star Wars X-Wing to be Launched Next Week
Star Wars enthusiasts have built a Rocket-Powered 21-Foot Long X-Wing Model. They're going to try flying it a week from tomorrow: on October 10, 2007.
Model aviation buffs, amateur rocket hobbyists, and experimental aviation fans might be interested: The article has a modest amount of detail, and quite a few photos showing the construction process.
Model aviation buffs, amateur rocket hobbyists, and experimental aviation fans might be interested: The article has a modest amount of detail, and quite a few photos showing the construction process.
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