How the Original STAR WARS X-Wing Models Were Built Using the Same Vintage Parts as ILM

If you've ever wanted a closer look at how the legendary Star Wars X-Wing miniatures were actually built, Tested has a fantastic video that's worth your time.

The team checks out a truly unique studio scale model project, a replica of a hero X-Wing miniature created using the exact same vintage model kit parts that the artists at ILM used when building the original filming model.

It's a fascinating deep dive into the craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail that helped bring those iconic starfighters to life.

Chris Benware of Nerf Herder's Workshop walks viewers through the incredibly rare model kit pieces he had to hunt down to make the replica as screen accurate as possible, while also explaining why this particular "naked" build won't be painted.

Leaving the model unpainted puts every carefully sourced part on full display, giving fans a rare chance to appreciate the incredible kitbashing techniques that helped define the look of Star Wars and changed visual effects history forever.