I'm not sure if FFG has fixed the issue yet, but I've seen in a lot of vids on the Shuttle that the model is created in such a way that the wings only go down to a horizontal level. I've been toying getting one, and figure that I'd try to correct the issue somewhat so that the wings are at the proper angle. I figure that I'd ask this thriving modding community what the tried and true way to do this before I start to experiment on a $30 investment.

I'm a total newb when it comes to doing things like this, so if there's anything that's complicated about the process, I might need to have it dumbed down somewhat. I'd just rather have my shuttle sliding across the table in true Lambda fashion instead of keeping it in the landing configuration like all the other players at my store.

They have fixed the issue in later batches.. Never have been a problem on mine.

Agreed. It seems only the first wave of prints had the issue. I purchased mine around November and it works properly.

I'm on the other side of the spectrum, I have yet to see a Lambda that can get the wings down to the proper position.

I'll hopefully be picking one up tomorrow to counter my new Falcon. Will report my findings then.

I got a Lambda back in I think February, and have had zero issues with it.

Well that's a relief. Still, if I pick up a gimped one I'll be back to pester you some more!

All the ones I've come across are able to fold the wings to the proper position; the issue is that they go smoothly until they're horizontal, and then require some extra force to complete the transition. Some people will be reluctant to use the necessary force for fear of snapping the wings, but I've heard that the ships were actually designed to work this way, as the 'wings open' position is now pretty rigid, and the wings don't flap all over the place.

And yes, please fly with open wings. It's quite a pretty ship, but not with folded wings.

There is a complete walk through on how to fix that issue. It requires taking the whole thing apart though. Search the forums for it.

I bought mine this last Jan and it is correct.

I'll hopefully be picking one up tomorrow to counter my new Falcon. Will report my findings then.

Fellas had sold out. No Slave 1 either. Sorry, I can't report.

My newer one has no issue at all, my older one required extra force till I just pushed them down one day. There's paint in the groove of the wings so scraping with a razor blade should help them fold smoothly if yours has an issue.

I have one of the old ones, all you need to do to get the wings in position is pinch right at the back two hinges. It gives enough pressure to get them folded down without putting extra strain on the wings themselves.