The iconic X-Wing was Colin's first ship design. The X-Wing inspiration came from watching darts being thrown at a dartboard in an English pub. This concept was then coupled with the lightning speed of a dragster. The famous X shape of the X Wing was intended to be instantly recognizable in battle and unique to the "Star Wars" films. Effective in function, the wings remained innocently folded flat when taxiing and during take-off. In preparation for battle however, the weapon-tipped wings expanded to their signature form, the heroic rebel X-Wings.