Learn how to build a Star Wars X-wing using only the pieces from LEGO set 10497: Galaxy Explorer. Free PDF instructions available.
Launched in August 2022 and retired in December 2023, set 10497: Galaxy Explorer is a love letter to Classic Space . In that way Classic Space shares much in common with Star Wars , so why don’t we smash them together? Over the last two or so months I have been making a large scale Star Wars X-wing using only the pieces from 10497: Galaxy Explorer , a project that is thankfully now done that you can replicate yourself at home.
All you need is one copy of the Galaxy Explorer and my free PDF instructions you can find at the bottom of this article. That’s it. You don’t need multiple copies of the Galaxy Explorer and you don’t have to pay a cent for the instructions. Given that many people actually bought several copies of the Galaxy Explorer to build the Even if you’re not a die-hard fan of Classic Space, the Galaxy Explorer should be relatively easy to come by even though it is retired. While LEGO itself will usually cease sale as soon as the retirement date happens, most other retailers will continue selling it until stock runs out
LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Galaxy Explorer Classic Space Building Instructions