B-Wing Mark 2: A complete History (fan design/lore)

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  • The B-Wing Mark 2 is an established ship in Star Wars canon, but we've only ever seen its cockpit. Two years ago, I imagined what the rest of the ship might look like. Now, I've revisited this design to give it more depth and detail.
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  • @SkyForgeFilms
    @SkyForgeFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +882

    This is such amazing work - I'm so glad to have been a part of it!

    • @future_error
      @future_error 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The team you people make is outstanding. Everyone, top notch work. As a fan of SW it's very exciting what you guys do.

    • @jacksongodwin837
      @jacksongodwin837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Your animation really captured the look of OT Star Wars. Something in the lighting and the motion really looks like actual miniatures!

    • @timwells637
      @timwells637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The b wing and the y wing have always been my favorite fighters

    • @JeanLucCaptain
      @JeanLucCaptain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it's almost as if somebody WHO CARES did the job!

    • @noneofyourbusiness43
      @noneofyourbusiness43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      excellent animation!

  • @technologic21
    @technologic21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1120

    I can definitely see the B Mark II finding its way into the hands of bounty hunters. Boba's ship was formally a patrol craft, and the Mark II filled that role.

    • @That-No-Moon
      @That-No-Moon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      How big was that module port again. Could put a small holding cell for bounties.

    • @sentinelxcix2526
      @sentinelxcix2526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      I'd love to see how a bounty hunter would modify the ship

    • @InventorZahran
      @InventorZahran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@That-No-Moon Carbonite doesn't need much of a holding cell...

    • @technologic21
      @technologic21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@InventorZahran that's what the front module bay is for👍

    • @casbot71
      @casbot71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@technologic21 and as a added bonus, it keeps them out of the way of the crew.

  • @rrbee
    @rrbee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    Someone probably has already said this, but having a bubble turret on the back suddenly make the rotating cockpit make more sense. Now the B-wing can do barrel roll-like maneuvers without pulling the rear gunner off target as much.

    • @casbot71
      @casbot71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      That's a great point.
      Turrets in WW2 planes (that Star Wars … yadda) are on aircraft that won't be pulling extreme dogfighting maneuvers.
      Hmm…🤔 it must be a pain being a gunner in the Millennium Falcon when Han or Lando are at the controls.
      "Why can't you nail that last fighter?"
      "Cause I just threw up on the targeting display…".

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@casbot71 good point

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agree Bee. That’s a good fighter

    • @MagicAccent
      @MagicAccent 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​​​@@casbot71Did you just yadda yadda star wars real life design language inspiration? 😮

    • @redrum_bd1036
      @redrum_bd1036 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The original idea of the special cockpit was for offensive actions. It was so you could have your weapons fire from a different angel to possibly lead targets better, firing missile at a different arc, or just making it easier to maneuver near capital ships.

  • @lordwisehammer
    @lordwisehammer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    This would make a perfect hero ship, it's powerful enough to be a threat but not so much as to remove tension from smaller battles and it's big enough to house a small cast of main characters but still small enough to do some cool manoeuvres.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Agree. An Imperial Star Destroyer Would have no chance against it if played right

    • @powerofanime1
      @powerofanime1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I definitely agree.

    • @CoralCopperHead
      @CoralCopperHead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love me a good escort bomber, I just wish it wasn't saddled with the B-Wing "kite" S-Foil arrangement.

    • @scoutguard3015
      @scoutguard3015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bradhedgehog12 star destroyer spawns 500 tie fighters:

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scoutguard3015 Wouldn’t matter

  • @rebelappliance771
    @rebelappliance771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    “The cabin was by no means spacious.”
    *Shows crew compartment nicer than my college dorm room*

    • @CoralCopperHead
      @CoralCopperHead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I dearly hope your dive into post-secondary education pays off. Best of luck to ya.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Maybe but most colleges dorm rooms are just for two students, has bathroom and shower facilities outside the room , as well as cafeteria somewhere else, and the ability to step outside and stretch your legs …. Consider that the canon is where you go to get away from the even more cramped confines of your work station

  • @Outstralian
    @Outstralian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I love the inclusion of a interior/cabin. Really makes it feel like something practical. Most people wouldn't even consider crew comforts/accommodation.

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Indeed, he actually remembered a galley for the folks. But... I do notice he neglected to mention there being a toilet...

    • @busydadscooking001
      @busydadscooking001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      There's a long running joke in fandom that no star wars ships ever seem to have toilets, even the bigger ones ...

    • @earlware4322
      @earlware4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SephirothRyu Given the limited interior space, I am sure that there is a pullout "fresher" that tucks away when not in use. 😲 Luckily the crew is such a tight group and gets along so well. That and only one crew man is off-duty at a time.

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@busydadscooking001 Now that you mention it, do you suppose that has anything to do with why there very much happens to be a bathroom in Space Balls?

    • @mastermckenney3
      @mastermckenney3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that the spot that the cockpit attaches ahead of the engines should be wider, more bull necked. Also, how does the doorway hatch work with the rotating cockpit?

  • @jamman217
    @jamman217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +686

    That opening. . . Gorgeous. Just Gorgeous. The ship is amazing, the renders are amazing. These fan ships never cease to blow my mind. You do incredible stuff, man!

    • @arturochambers27
      @arturochambers27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a masterpieces. The magnus opus for this craft.

    • @scottyrobot
      @scottyrobot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i know , right!? holy moly, it looks better than rogue one!!!

    • @arturochambers27
      @arturochambers27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scottyrobot and better than the bomber from the last jedi.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arturochambers27 That’s for sure.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What next?

  • @fuzzyhead878
    @fuzzyhead878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    When I first subscribed: Cool ships
    Later on: Cool ships with interiors and backstories
    Now: Cool ships with interiors, backstories, and crew dossiers and portraits
    I’m both excited and oddly terrified of what you’re gonna do next. Never change, man.

    • @AssistantCoreAQI
      @AssistantCoreAQI ปีที่แล้ว +5

      2023: Entire New Star Wars Fan-Series, Better Than Anything Disney Could Do.

    • @arvendekoh2266
      @arvendekoh2266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Henryfilm LTD. 😊

  • @samschellhase8831
    @samschellhase8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    The standardized equipment slot should definitely be capable as an extended fuel pod as well, for those extra long missions, or when fuel is predicted to be in short supply

    • @leontam221
      @leontam221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Droptanks, standard payload for fighters on Earth. Definitely needs it.

    • @samschellhase8831
      @samschellhase8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@leontam221 droptanks are more used for long flights that can be literally dropped when entering combat. I was thinking more like conformal fuel tanks, permanent additional fuel storage
      on the other hand, I like the idea of external drop tanks for other ships, seems similar to hyperdrive rings

    • @leontam221
      @leontam221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@samschellhase8831 conformal is used because it doesn't use precious weapon hardpoints and create less drag but you can't lose the weight since it can't be discarded like droptanks.

    • @samschellhase8831
      @samschellhase8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@leontam221 right, that’s what I was thinking the storage bay could be used as. Don’t want to eject that piece of hardware

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@samschellhase8831 Why not? If the tank itself is made of cheap stuff and is easy to make, there is little reason to keep it. But as for why not, well, if the tank is expensive or uses any resources you don't want to throw away, then yeah, you probably don't want to eject that hardware. Really just comes down to what kind of stuff you need to store fuel for this thing.

  • @dankuser8303
    @dankuser8303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    Please keep doing these, they are perhaps the best fan content I’ve seen

    • @dankuser8303
      @dankuser8303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Gets a heart from EC Henry:
      A surprise for sure but a welcome one

    • @bechetfelix8612
      @bechetfelix8612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just thought to might mention him in case you don't know him but Fractal Sponge also produces phenomenal content.

    • @GuntherRommel
      @GuntherRommel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly more put together than most of Star Wars as a whole.

    • @miqvPL
      @miqvPL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      watch tie fighter short film. No one ever came close to making something better while also being lore accurate. And making sense, because this B-wing makes none.

  • @zebjensen4251
    @zebjensen4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I could just see a bounty hunter or some rouge, a mandolorian, or just a freelancer getting ahold of one of these things and using it solo with a Droid after some modifications or with a partner. That would be cool to see.

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Would this somewhat reddish mandalorian also be a rogue? Sorry, sorry, couldn't help myself.

    • @zebjensen4251
      @zebjensen4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SephirothRyu honestly no idea. Red would be a good color for Mando armour though.

    • @ThePhengophobe
      @ThePhengophobe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@zebjensen4251 They're making a joke on you're misspelling of Rogue. Rouge is a reddish color, while a Rogue would be characters like Han or Mando.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Add an astromech socket in the main cabin and a Couple of DUM droids that could be mechanic and pilot droids , on the starboard side add a stasis compartment for bounties, plus a bay to store a speeder bike or light land speeder

    • @zebjensen4251
      @zebjensen4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSheckstr ya now your talking. combined with all the fire power this thing has you would be all set.

  • @xantho368
    @xantho368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Just everything about this is insane! The interior design, the entire crew (!!!!), their helmets!
    Could easily visualize being in the craft, and crew just adds so much more life to it. Props to you and the artists for making this, you guys are amazing.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’ll bet you up to 3 or so of them new B-wings can easily Nail An Imperial Star Destroyer In let’s then a minute if done right with the right pay load of warheads.

  • @hunterkiller1440
    @hunterkiller1440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I almost thought this was from a cutscene. Glad to see another Bwing fan.

    • @earlware4322
      @earlware4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IKR?!? Until I got to the wnd of the video and he talked about the help he had making this video I thought there was a film/game out there featuring the B-Wing mkII that I had missed.

  • @26th_Primarch
    @26th_Primarch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The opening short was great. The revamped look fot the Mk.II B-Wing is amazing the old WW2 USAAF green with D-Day stripes on the S-foils is a beautiful visual touch.
    Also I had a silly (and possibly wrong) idea that the crew's personalities/backstories in the video were maybe references to a couple Star Wars lore TH-camrs...
    Probably completely unintentional.

  • @johnwalters6563
    @johnwalters6563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    EC Henry is the king midas of ship design: everything he does is solid gold

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No, if he were the king midas of ship design, he would be starving because every time he tried to eat something, it would just turn into a really awesome ship instead. We don't want the man to starve!

    • @FooodSandwich
      @FooodSandwich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Henryverse > canon & legends

  • @thomaszinser8714
    @thomaszinser8714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I love the stripes on the S-foils, they're somewhat remniscent of WW2 US aircraft, which of course makes sense given the inspiration, but this is absolutely a fantastic design.

  • @K3end0
    @K3end0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Me: alright, it's sleep time
    EC Henry: *uploads video*
    Me: Alright, it's EC Henry time

  • @shinyagumon7015
    @shinyagumon7015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Your B-Wing design is beautiful and the lore is just greatly through out.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some of the ways on how this works in battle reminds me of the Escort Shuttle.

  • @nathanishungryanimations7206
    @nathanishungryanimations7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    It’s a shame that the only B-Wing mk.II “appearance” in the sequels was the cockpit becoming a rinky-dink shuttle.
    Perhaps it being like a WW2 bomber would make it a better choice for a Dambusters-style trench run than X-wing, yeah?

    • @InventorZahran
      @InventorZahran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The Rebels tried sending Y-Wings into the trench, but they kept getting shot down. They only attempted it with X-Wings when there were almost no Y-Wings left.

    • @nathanishungryanimations7206
      @nathanishungryanimations7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I had imagery of the British Lancasters blowing up dams and stuff like that when he said “ww2 aircraft.”

    • @SephirothRyu
      @SephirothRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@nathanishungryanimations7206 You know, you could perhaps replace that turbo laser with the Star Wars equivalent of a Grand Slam... A super heavy proton torpedo maybe? A heavy concussion missile? Something like that.

    • @nathanishungryanimations7206
      @nathanishungryanimations7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Maybe. I think EC Henry’s design is already good.

    • @CoralCopperHead
      @CoralCopperHead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was under the impression that the X-Wing was sent in (after the Y-Wings failed, mind you) because the ship itself is fast enough to confuse the (turret operators? targeting sensors? I'm not sure if those surface level defenses were automated enough) or outrun the blasts.

  • @sammywhite5127
    @sammywhite5127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It sort of reminds me of the B-wing/E which added a second seat to allow someone else to handle the weapons while the pilot focuses on the B-wing's unique flight characteristics

  • @Kayakasaurus
    @Kayakasaurus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Awesome models and rendering!

  • @bechetfelix8612
    @bechetfelix8612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I still can't believe the consistent quality of this channel and the fan lore that comes with the incredible designs. Absolutely the most impressive outlet of star wars content I know. Apart from Fractal Sponge maybe.

    • @ThePhengophobe
      @ThePhengophobe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm honestly astonished Fractal and ECHenrey haven't been picked up to at least work freelance for Star Wars directly. They've been long time fans and have designs that many fans can't help but view as on par if not better than canon ships. It's a damn shame we don't get to see some of this detail and love put into too many Star Wars ships these days. I'd say only the Razor Crest had a similar level of care put into the design.

    • @bechetfelix8612
      @bechetfelix8612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePhengophobe Fractal sponge worked on a book. I can't recall the exact name but it was something like "complete guide to warfare" was about space battles in Star Wars and featured some of his work even canonizing some. I think it's from before the Disney area though and is thus Legends now not canon

    • @ThePhengophobe
      @ThePhengophobe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bechetfelix8612 Yeah, I expected like when they put together a bunch of ships for TRoS that they might take some of the most well know community fanon ship designers and have them contribute, at least as some good PR.

    • @chrissonofpear1384
      @chrissonofpear1384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bechetfelix8612 Yes, the Essential Guide to Warfare, along with Jason Fry and Paul Urquhart (aka Thrawn McEwok of the Jedi Council forums)
      Good book, overall. Awkward binding, though. Ansaio/Fractal did various ship illustrations and paintings.

  • @yeebee1768
    @yeebee1768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Excellent video! I love idea of having a crew. It creates a human connection and makes the design feel more real and it presents the pros and flaws of the craft.

  • @darthvader906
    @darthvader906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    God damn man these are getting better and better.... The Fidelity of the model, the detail in your backstory and info about the crew and how they function on the ship... Absolutely superb. Seriously, probably the best star wars content on TH-cam.

    • @robertdrexel2043
      @robertdrexel2043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Henry you should do more of these background bits expanding on the history and crew of a particular ship.

  • @eranairra88
    @eranairra88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Oh wow. This is such a great job guys. The ship is so good and the renders are amazing. I loved the crew and the unique helmets they each had. Excellent video!

  • @youtubepleb
    @youtubepleb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ok, I love that tiny little interior you crammed in. It’s so adorable!

  • @Evaunit98
    @Evaunit98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love how this B wing becomes a B2 kind of aircraft, it’d be interesting if there was a modified stealth variant just to lean into that aspect a little more

  • @future_error
    @future_error 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love your work. This one particularly is beyond outstanding. Not just the ship design, but the lore surrounding it, characters and interiors... And love the hommage you did to McQuarrie.

  • @aDigitalSock
    @aDigitalSock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Quite incredible. Congratulations to everyone who worked on this. Everything here is absolutely fantastic.

  • @keetonmitchell4669
    @keetonmitchell4669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m sorry, but did you SERIOUSLY MODEL THE SEAMS AT 7:24 FOR BROKEN IN LEATHER HANDLES?
    Legitimately this work is beyond mind blowing and I wish I was in a spot to financially help (college student with little to no income). The best I can do right now is like all your work and share it with friends. Everything just feels so real and as if it was a set piece or insanely detailed miniature and not a computer model. I always look forward to any of your work (ship design, analysis, language breakdown, etc). They are always incredibly impressive and a great personal boost to my own drive to design and imagine (and I would think it’s the same for many others). Major thanks to you and everyone you collaborate with on bringing us these incredible videos.

  • @mattdawg83686
    @mattdawg83686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Simply exquisite! I really dig the tail gunner turret, and appreciate the shout out to the artists who had a hand in this.

  • @SoulAssassino
    @SoulAssassino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The amount of love that goes into these models, animations, art and backstories easily outranks anything SW canon produced recently.

  • @D5quared91
    @D5quared91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The intro animation was just incredible! It nails the real model look and lighting of the original trilogy so well! Even the explosion effects and flames feel straight out of the late 70s early 80s, and that’s a great thing!!

  • @Praxics0815
    @Praxics0815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When a fan creates better ships than the people actually in charge of the franchise... love your work.
    It is a bit like the concept of the Su-34 (a long range fighter bomber with limited crew amenities) extended and for Star Wars.

    • @user-do5zk6jh1k
      @user-do5zk6jh1k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In role, this feels like an even larger modern bomber, like a B-2 or B-1. Especially with the variable geometry. If the original B-wing is an F-111, the Mk2 is a B-1

  • @Crimson-kt7fd
    @Crimson-kt7fd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As someone who loves the B-Wing I liked this. Have you ever thought about doing a small headcanon/explanation on the Victory-II, or the Empire escort ship, from the old Battlefront 2?
    As far as I know there's little to no lore on it and it's out of game specifications.

  • @Foreign0817
    @Foreign0817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Random tangent but I'd love to see a Battle of Itter scenario in Star Wars. Perhaps Rebels and Imperial Soldiers team up to fight Storm Troopers. Or perhaps Resistance and First Order soldiers do the same.

    • @BillKermanKSP
      @BillKermanKSP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is pretty random indeed, I animated the recent Kings and Generals video about that battle lol. I can totally see this battle happening in the SW universe as well

    • @Foreign0817
      @Foreign0817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BillKermanKSP Now I'm watching the vid on it. 😁

  • @Emberheart_
    @Emberheart_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love that WW2 feel it has with the beefy hull and paint job. You nailed the look, it's a real beast.

  • @t0var1shch8
    @t0var1shch8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would love more videos just like this one. I loved how lived in the ship felt. More crew stories, please.
    PS - I would read a "rogue squadron" type story about this crew.

  • @agravemisunderstanding9668
    @agravemisunderstanding9668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how in your animations you keep the old films looks with real explosions and painted lazers, it's a great touch

  • @namolokaman2393
    @namolokaman2393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks great. Loved the interiors + backstory. The lighting + shaders really make the ship look like a practical model.

  • @jedijam91
    @jedijam91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had never seen the McQuarrie concept for the B-Wing until this video and now I know where they got the design for the Twilight.

  • @isaackim7675
    @isaackim7675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The B-wing would’ve been perfect for the bomb drop on the First Order Dreadnaught

  • @starwarsgeek8960
    @starwarsgeek8960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This videos are so amazing and I absolutely love the story and background of this ship. You and your team do such an unbelievable job at this stuff and whenever you guys put up a new video i'm like yezzzzzzzzzzz. You guys are so talented at what you do and every video you guys blow my mind!

  • @anthonydavis4957
    @anthonydavis4957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Extremely well done!
    This is my favorite ship and you all did an amazing in-depth look.
    Helmets, to interior, to crew, it was incredible.
    Thank you 💫

  • @TheLiamster
    @TheLiamster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’d love to see more imperial/first order ship designs. They are my favorite factions.

  • @TheStormWolf10
    @TheStormWolf10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First of all PBY? Perfection! Please tell me that Y wings going to get the same love as this beauty?! Second of all holy crap this is the kind of gunship we should be seeing! She’s perfect! Full coverage without being op, has just enough room for a good cast of characters, and a sexy profile that just screams for a fanfic or rp to be written/played out on it! Bravo once again!

    • @TheStormWolf10
      @TheStormWolf10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know it’s been a while but follow-up question to @echenry: where’s the Refresher (bathroom) on this ship? I’d it that door off from the main cabin?

  • @Blindshot951
    @Blindshot951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! The B wing has always been my favorite fighter in star wars lore. With your Mark 2, it continues to be my favorite ship of all thank you!!

  • @Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P
    @Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a model builder...... THIS would be an EXCELLENT model!!
    Your art and other collaborators made this video SUPER Excellent!! SUPERIOR story line and the cast is pretty much spot on.....I myself can see those types of characters onboard a freighter that has been out to sea for a Very Long Time and can see how each needs to cooperate in order to function!!!
    Again, Great Post!!!

  • @justinavery8664
    @justinavery8664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this stuff. Now let's make it a model kit😁. Followed by a ECHenry Star Wars (war movie) about a bomber squadron with a perilous mission.
    Gareth Edward's... your our only hope.

  • @StuartLugsden
    @StuartLugsden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now we need to see the RZ-3 A-wing and the Mark 3 B-wing.

  • @NoName-sb9tp
    @NoName-sb9tp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everything about this star fighter is just gorgeous. Such a shame that we may never see the actual B-wing Mk2.

  • @mr_h831
    @mr_h831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you know there are people out there who insist you claim your work is canon?
    It's not you who claim its canon, its fans, because fans enjoy your content that much. So much that they'd like it to be canon.
    It just grinds my gears that people can make such unabashed and brazen claims about someone they clearly havent even watched.
    Anyway, great work as always Henry. :)

  • @MechmanZero
    @MechmanZero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The B-Wing always seems to be done dirty officially or is more of an afterthought, so it is great to see it get some love here. With its crew space, would love to see it modified for a bounty hunter role. Similar to how the Slave I started out to be a patrol craft.

  • @daorkimedes7076
    @daorkimedes7076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seriously reminds me of a boomer sumbarine in at least atmoshpere, and having a similar mission. (kind of) small crew, long range, rotating shifts, even the pull out furniture!

  • @telecleez
    @telecleez 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The B-Wing was always one of my favorite Rebel star fighters since SW:RotJ and to see a Mk.II it looks awesome. The progression also makes sense since it was meant to take on capitol ships in wings of fighters and to replace the aging Y-Wings. Awesome job on this man.

  • @TheFreakedoutduck
    @TheFreakedoutduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The B-Wing MkII and the Y-Wing MkII need stat sheets to be used in the tabletop game "Edge of the Empire". Would love to see them made as playable ships. Great work EC and everyone in these projects.

  • @krokusmoses1
    @krokusmoses1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Falcon was used as a gun ship in ROTJ, in much the same way.

  • @edwardbryan9501
    @edwardbryan9501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I simply love this ship and all your ships EC Henry.
    I'm curious if you know about an Ugly called Death Raven. If yes, then what is your opinion of combining a second section of the B-Wing centralizing the cockpit?
    I know my comment and question is among hundreds of comments, though I do hope this little idea can be at least an interesting topic.

    • @teekayfourtwoone4686
      @teekayfourtwoone4686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just looked up "Death Raven B-Wing" and found some images. Way back, I made some (not very impressive) images of something similar. I put the two B-Wings together around a single non-rotating cockpit (that could eject as an escape capsule), much like the Death Raven, but I removed the long wings on the outside. I figured it would be an H-Wing or something. Someone did some nice (for the time) renders of them for me, including an animated GIF of it rotating and folding/unfolding the S-Foils. (I have no idea who made them for me now.) I wish I could find the images. I'd love to see a more modern render.

    • @voltronimusprime3833
      @voltronimusprime3833 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teekayfourtwoone4686 That sounds awesome, did you ever find those renders?

    • @teekayfourtwoone4686
      @teekayfourtwoone4686 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@voltronimusprime3833 Unfortunately not. I think about them from time to time.

  • @dnlriddick
    @dnlriddick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is beautiful. I would love to see a Deathraven variant.

  • @BD12
    @BD12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This series of videos is just outstanding. I might be a sick human being, but what I really want to see this talent applied to is a full history and biography of Glup Shitto.

  • @lazarmarkovic9404
    @lazarmarkovic9404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like the mark 2 would be used like a beafighter in a war, serving in an anti shipping role cutting off important supply lines

  • @Imperial_Novatrooper
    @Imperial_Novatrooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys are all such amazing talents, you've hit it out of the park again.

  • @inthert8118
    @inthert8118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every one of your videos needs at least 2 viewings - one to oogle over the gorgeous visuals and the second to take in all the well thought out lore.
    As for the ship itself, I'm loving the upgrades! Great to see the wing notch filled this time around. Would've been a neat detail had you included a few odds and ends from other exsisting resistance ships to further hammer home the idea used components from this B-wing for other things. Heck maybe you did but just integrated it so well I missed it! Wouldn't surprise me knowing the care you take with these designs.

  • @RegisMartinez3
    @RegisMartinez3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    absolutely magnificent, Battle of Endor flavored animation shots ... you guys are heroes

  • @gilmadreth680
    @gilmadreth680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    That awkward moment when a TH-camr puts more forethought into his fanfiction starship than Disney put into their entire sequel trilogy. Amazing job, I love everything about this successor ship.

    • @miamijules2149
      @miamijules2149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously. Not even joking

    • @miqvPL
      @miqvPL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hard disagree, Resurgent Class Star Destroyer is an awesome design and a massive upgrade over previous star destroyers. This B-wing is idiotic and almost a downgrade from the original B-wing.

    • @K3end0
      @K3end0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@miqvPL opinion denied.

    • @orbaitv5991
      @orbaitv5991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah not awkward cause it ain't true.

    • @pepperedash4424
      @pepperedash4424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@orbaitv5991 Ain't true? The sequels can't even be properly called a trilogy with their utter lack of a cohesive narrative, and by how much they contradict eachother. The sequels are also completely devoid of any world building, leaving the EU to struggle in vain to explain how things came to be.

  • @GreenStuffConsumer
    @GreenStuffConsumer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    does this mean we could see a touch up to the Y-wing Catalina? owo

    • @ECHenry
      @ECHenry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A newly-revised version of the "Catalina" Y-wing does make a brief appearance in this video, but it probably won't get an entirely new video all to itself. It might pop up here and there, though.

    • @GreenStuffConsumer
      @GreenStuffConsumer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ECHenry oh well. keep up the good work.

  • @madviola183
    @madviola183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful. The art is fantastic. The ship, and it's backstory (Trident included) are amazing. You out do yourself every time. Very well done sir. I love it!

  • @SultanOfAwesomeness
    @SultanOfAwesomeness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic shots and artistic renders. That one reminiscent of Ralph’s original concept work for the B-wing at 3:40 is such a good throwback. You do such an amazing job grafting your fan designs into current canon.

  • @ctskifreaks
    @ctskifreaks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is incredible!

  • @Toggers99
    @Toggers99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS! This is what the Star Fortress SHOULD have been.
    Thank you you beautifully imaginative man.

  • @Argascend
    @Argascend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent work as always. What I really loved was the implication of another shift or evolution of combat doctrine. Most Star Wars combat is constantly trapped in this "big ships big guns just starting to be overtaken by advanced starfighters" start-of-WW2 mentality so it's nice to see something shine some light on another size class of ships in the SW universe.

  • @michaelbrand2050
    @michaelbrand2050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of your team's hard work has definitely paid off. Great video all around.

  • @berthulf
    @berthulf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jaw dropping work guys!

  • @brycelummis941
    @brycelummis941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We know of one pilot that is in need of a ship. What does everyone think about the B-wing mk2 as the new Razor Crest. Mando and a droid(for tension in the style of the odd couple) chasing down marks. Carbonised prisoners could be placed in the storage compartment in the main wing.

  • @djmcbratney
    @djmcbratney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is incredible. Everything is simultaneously so authentic and so fresh. Giving this particular ship a history and a crew brought it to life in a way that very few fan ships compare to, taking us way past the sense of "hey, here's a ship model with lore" (itself impressive, but always seeming a bit hypothetical) into something that feels concrete and real. Amazing!

  • @theyos88
    @theyos88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ooooh buddy! Didn't expect this! One of my favourite SW ships!

  • @muhammadhabibieamiro3639
    @muhammadhabibieamiro3639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another amazing video

  • @koriusX
    @koriusX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic video! Could we get a pinned comment with links to the other artists and contributors?

  • @StevenRayMorris
    @StevenRayMorris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who has loved the B-Wing ever since they appeared in ROTJ, Thank you for this. They've always felt underrated to me and your videos are filled with so much love for this intriguing and unique ship in the Star Wars universe that I think a lot of us ache for more of.

  • @seanwaddell2659
    @seanwaddell2659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks amazing, and has a great story, I’d love a Star Wars short about it!

  • @garethfairclough8715
    @garethfairclough8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    @4:43
    Is that little logo on the pod inspired by the old "Champion" brand of car parts?

  • @joelcox5801
    @joelcox5801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Although I do like the addition of music, I found it too loud and a little distracting to what you were saying. Keep up the good work!

  • @daveloomis
    @daveloomis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone just getting into the nitty gritty of world-building based ship design, your videos are a gold-mine!

  • @NordicDan
    @NordicDan ปีที่แล้ว

    As a vet who spent ten years in aircraft maintenance, I'd love to see a documentary style video along the vein of your work describing the life and work of an X-Wing (or shoot, any other other Alliance weapons platforms) crew chief that details his equipment and the standard maintenance of the spacecraft.
    Your videos are outstanding.

  • @OhOh996
    @OhOh996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Okay seriously, you people should be the ones to direct the Canon of the ST. Can't describe how awesome your channel is. 👍

  • @StuartLugsden
    @StuartLugsden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Science Saru stole his B-wing design for their Star Wars Visions short.

  • @AlexSanLyra
    @AlexSanLyra ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously, these short lore videos you guys make are some of the best Star Wars content I've seen these past few years (including all the official stuff). I absolutely love them.
    On a side note: It would be a dream to see you guys making an animated show. I mean, you guys got the talent for it.

  • @Ryecrash617
    @Ryecrash617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The B-Wing has been my favorite fighter since 1983. Thank you for breathing new life into it.

  • @TheRyujinLP
    @TheRyujinLP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's gotta be a way to make sure that Dave Filoni and/or Jon Favreau see this stuff. EC needs to be on their team.

  • @undead_corsair
    @undead_corsair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Every ship design you come up with is one I wish we'd seen in canon. It's still such a tragedy to me that the sequel trilogy gave barely any opportunities for new and interesting designs to truely shine. The only good fighter battle is all X-Wings! Wish we'd seen the kind of variety you've shown us.
    Huge props to you and all the artists involved!

  • @Deepingmind
    @Deepingmind 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The classic B-Wing was my favorite fighter from the original trilogy, thank you for bringing this to life.

  • @PracticalReformation
    @PracticalReformation 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mark 2 takes an under loved and my personal favorite ship and makes it the best ship in starwars imo. Love your designs and the lore just makes it so much better.

  • @joelcox5801
    @joelcox5801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God I love this, a surprise to be sure but a welcome one. I will always take your New Republic designs, absolutely love your thought process and design language. Also love the smaller things like New Republic uniforms, especially those helmets, my headcanon New Republic infantry look like the concept art Hoth Rebel Commando Unit by Brian Matyas, UN blue helmets suit them well.
    What are your thoughts on the New Republic K-wing? I've always disliked the design and combat role as a heavy bomber, and I've once photoshopped it to fulfill the role of a CAS Gunship perhaps as an official replacement to the U-wing. Although a part of me wants the U-wing concept art by Doug Chiang to be the actual successor, with an upscale to fit some light vehicles.

  • @effervescence5664
    @effervescence5664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What never ceases to amaze me is the level of quality, design and story telling that goes into your work and the fan works as a whole.
    When you compare how amazing this and Skyforge etc works all are to Disney it's even more amazing that they did so badly with such a large budget and you do so well. I guess there's just no passion in such a large company for multiple fan favorite IP's to do well.

  • @maymorris342
    @maymorris342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just gotta say, every time you drop a new video like this it feels like Christmas. What an absolute joy they are. I keep coming back to rewatch them time and time again because they just excite my imagination so much. Thank you to you and your collaborators for all your hard work :-)

    • @maymorris342
      @maymorris342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Long overdue, but just became a Patron. Thanks again!

    • @Angelos_K
      @Angelos_K 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maymorris342 see you on discord!

  • @joemck74
    @joemck74 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Although I grew up with and loved tge Original Trilogy, i became apathetic about it when the prequels came out. But every vid of yours ive seen where you redesign or fill in the blanks with ships, has made me love the SW universe again.
    The amount of effort you put in to not only creating craft tgat are superior in every way to the original ships but also building a deep, logical and believable backstory for all your builds is inspiring.
    The way that you, with a small team of other people who love this story, can imagine and render beautifully credible vehicles and supporting info is a damning indictment of the corporate sharls and ideologues who control this 'franchise' today. You regularly supply whole chapters of lore that shame the worthless hacks the committee's at Disney gave writing their excrement.

  • @imperialbricks1977
    @imperialbricks1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would love to see more space battles like the Battle of Scarif.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to mention Extical. Sorry if I spelled it wrong

    • @imperialbricks1977
      @imperialbricks1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradhedgehog12
      The Battle of Exegol sucked

    • @deadshot5007
      @deadshot5007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@imperialbricks1977 lol nah.

    • @bradhedgehog12
      @bradhedgehog12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imperialbricks1977 True but still. And I should of Kept my LEGO B-wing Together. I could of been able to make That Mod on it just like Henry’s

  • @qwertyazerty3847
    @qwertyazerty3847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So when is lucasfilm gonna hire you?

  • @EnterpriseXI
    @EnterpriseXI ปีที่แล้ว

    The original B-Wing is one of my most favorite starfighters. You took it to the next level. I love this thing especially the small crew cabin area

  • @matteosiefert846
    @matteosiefert846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably the best video you've ever done (and all the involved artists/people ofc). Amazing work!