STAR WARS - EP V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - X-Wing ILM Model Miniature
An X-Wing model miniature from director Irvin Hershner’s Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This X-Wing was used during the rebel evacuation from Hoth, and was also potentially used in other shots featuring the Rebel fleet. To save time and money, the team at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) created this Rebel starfighter from a commercially available model kit. Assembled in the ILM workshop by Mike Fulmer, the model was then painted by Wesley Seeds III, approved by Lorne Petersen, and was ultimately shot by Ken Ralston on the motion control stage. It exhibits the brilliant weathered paint-work that was a staple of ILM’s models during the Star Wars trilogy. After its use on Empire, this model miniature was gifted to Special Visual-Effects supervisor Brian Johnson. The X-wing was built with its wings in the closed position, with an Astromech droid situated behind the canopy. The X-Wing shows intentional production distressing, such as laser fire and smoke damage throughout. The piece shows minor wear due to production use and age, with two laser tips missing from the left side of the aircraft.Included with this model miniature is a letter of authenticity from Brian Johnson, along with a printed production storyboard with additional handwritten notes verifying its authenticity. The set also includes a simple wood display base and mounting rod. Together, the lot remains in very good condition. Dimensions: 27 cm x 30 cm x 5 cm (10 ½" x 12" x 2 ¼") VAT Status - OMEGA