The video reviews Frontier’s new Halloween-themed Spectrix paint jobs in Elite Dangerous, highlighting the vibrant green design on the Mandalayan ship as a perfect festive fit, while finding the paint less effective on the Type-11, especially when combined with holographic kits. Overall, the presenter recommends the Mandalayan for these paint jobs and encourages viewers to share their opinions on the customization options.
The video begins with the introduction of Frontier’s new Spectrix paint jobs released for Halloween in Elite Dangerous. The presenter highlights the festive timing with Halloween just around the corner and showcases the new paint options, emphasizing their vibrant and eye-catching designs. He reveals that he has chosen the green Spectrix paint for his Mandalayan ship, nicknamed “Goblin Juice,” which he feels perfectly suits the spooky theme. The paint jobs are priced at around 6,000 ARX, roughly equivalent to five or six British pounds, and are available for several medium-sized ships.
The presenter then explores the variety of ships eligible for the Spectrix paint, noting that while many medium ships like the Mandalayan, Cobra Mark V, Corsair, Prospector, Python, and Type-8 are included, some notable ships like the Panther Clipper are absent. He speculates on how impressive the paint job would look on other ships, particularly the Prospector with its holographic effects. Despite this limitation, he expresses enthusiasm for the Halloween-themed paint jobs, acknowledging that opinions may vary but appreciating their unique aesthetic.
Focusing on the Mandalayan, the presenter showcases the green Spectrix paint in the hangar, praising its vibrant and striking appearance. He notes the prominent “smile” design on the ship, which ties into the Halloween theme with a big, toothy grin. The paint job is primarily concentrated on the upper parts of the ship, with bright fluorescent colors that give it a festive and somewhat chaotic look. Overall, he expresses strong approval of how the paint complements the Mandalayan, making it a fitting choice for the Halloween event.
Next, the video shifts attention to the Type-11 ship, which the presenter has equipped with a strobing holographic ship kit alongside the Spectrix paint. He experiments with different colors, including demolition crimson and orange, but feels that the busy holographic effects clash somewhat with the paint job due to the Type-11’s wider wingspan and shape. Removing the holographics improves the paint’s appearance, but he still feels the Spectrix paint is less effective on the Type-11 compared to the Mandalayan. He invites viewers to share their opinions on whether the paint suits the Type-11 better or not.
In conclusion, the presenter summarizes his feelings about the Spectrix paint jobs, recommending the Mandalayan as the best fit for the new Halloween-themed designs. He appreciates the aggressive yet not overly heavy look of the paint job and suggests it could be used year-round on certain ships. While the Type-11 is less impressive with this paint, the overall release is seen as a positive addition to the game’s customization options. The video ends with a friendly sign-off, encouraging viewers to decide for themselves and share their thoughts on the new Spectrix paint jobs.