I should maybe point out the glowing windows were a max rendering effect but in game they should be VERY similar - probably better looking in fact.

Well the Y-Wing was the Rebellion's primary starfighter.

Really?

I meant the Imperials dont really have a need for a fighter/model because they can afford much more, rebels dont, thats why they need such craft as y-wings. Tie bombers serve the role as true bombers in the SW universe. Didnt meant to say that y-wing/tie bombers were on the same side, my bad.

It's unfortunate that it's been portrayed as an incredibly slow and unmaneuverable fighter countless times in EU material.

If I recall correctly, the Y-wing predates the X-wing by about 5-6 years, and the X-wing entered Alliance service about 2 years prior to the Battle of Yavin. So the Y-wing would have entered Alliance service about 7-8 years prior to the Battle of Yavin. I'll have to double check to make sure. lol

Atleast, i think that was one of the reasons the y-wing was designed that way.

To change the subject completely, I appreciate that the Y-Wing will apparently carry proton torpedoes and not bombs. In fact, you can actually see what I believe to be proton torpedo tubes on the underside of the cockpit. Nice attention to detail.

Truly. Far too many times the Y-wing has been inaccurately pidgeon-holed in the "bombers-only" category by LA in stark contrast to the plethora of official technical material that states otherwise. In the Rogue Squadron Trilgoy, it was quite vexing that Factor 5 constantly equipped the Y-wing with (rechargable?) proton bombs in every mission, save for the Battle of Yavin, despite only a few mission profiles requiring it. On top of that, they only equipped it with six torps rather than the correct maximum payload of eight. And what's with the proton bombs ejecting south in everyspace map?  And no boost?

I'm not even going to touch what Larry Holland had done to it in the X-wing/T.I.E. series.

Like so.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ … lonB03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ … con016.jpg

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Also you can see from these shots with the Falcon to scale with the Neb-B that it couldn't possibly house a half decent sized hanger anyway.

You're right. The docking bay was kept intact for larger craft and I have to agree with you on you're other point. Despite official material referencing the hanger bay in default configuration models, I can't see how in the world it would have been large enough to provide sufficient use. lol

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Oh, snap! We FINALLY have the Y-wing model! Huzzah & rejoice! lol

However, if I may provide a friendly critique, it's a little disproportionate. Mainly in the command pod area and the forward section of the fuselage behind it. Also, the sensor domes at the fore section of the engines are a little too streamlined. ;-)

I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers. It does like pretty darn impressive regardless. *puts thumbs up*

I know it looks weird, but we had a very detailed examination of all evidence and it checks out

lol, yeah it still looks great. I almost didn't say anything because I didn't want to be mistaken for coming off insulting or offensive, but I just HAD to say something because the Y-wing is one of my absolute FAVORITE fighters in the Saga. Somehow it seems to be the most screwed up and inaccurately portrayed fighter in every previous Star Wars game. lol

For all the close access and support with LFL technical material (especially now), you'd think LA would take the time to make sure everything is up to snuff as far as Star Wars canon goes. lol

been a while since ive seen it.. and i didnt remember the falcon docking..

but thats just me forgeting things

Oh, snap! We FINALLY have the Y-wing model! Huzzah & rejoice! lol

However, if I may provide a friendly critique, it's a little disproportionate. Mainly in the command pod area and the forward section of the fuselage behind it. Also, the sensor domes at the fore section of the engines are a little too streamlined. ;-)

I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers. It does like pretty darn impressive regardless. *puts thumbs up*

I know it looks weird, but we had a very detailed examination of all evidence and it checks out