Kai NRG Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) Garmadon, Kai NRG and Captain Braunsfeld proudly present: The Story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 - check this out if you want to know where the letter has come from Chapter 5 Chapter 6: Jimmy ran from Count Lewisham's new office through the rain to the Alleyway.(1) There he found just what he was expecting: a darkly clad figure waiting bent over a closed umbrella, his hat pulled down well over where his ears would have been if he hadn't been a minifigure. Jimmy: Bananas Darkly clad figure: Bananas! Jimmy: Finally I get to meet you Darkly clad figure: Oh, I'm not Bananas. I'm just his representative. Jimmy: Of course, I should have known. He always sends representatives. Do you know the rest of the password? Darkly clad figure: I've forgotten if it was another fruit or a vegetable or a... Jimmy: It's poetical. Darkly clad figure: Was it limericks? Jimmy: No, but that's very close. Darkly clad figure, sighing: I would look at my book of passwords, but I seem to have left it at home. Jimmy, handing him the letter: That's okay. Once Jimmy was well out of sight, the darkly clad figure opened the letter and raised his hat just enough to see the words. Letter: Dear B.L., As to this unfortunate monetary affair that has linked our fates together for so long, you can be confident that I have a plan to solve this once and for all. Alas, I have to ask for your patience. Things are about to move but they will take their time and I must not disclose too early who is really in charge. I expect to have more positive news within a month or two and kindly ask for you to wait once more for your payment. L.L., C. The darkly clad figure let out a soft chuckle and went on his way, wondering what the L after bananas really stood for. Footnotes: (1) The Alleyway is notorious in Nova Terrelli. It's the place where everyone goes who has secret messages to deliver. Plenty to see behind the scenes on this one, but be warned, it's a mess! Spoiler Hope you enjoyed Chapter 6--stay tuned for the next installment! Edited April 15, 2022 by Kai NRG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justsomebrix Posted April 13, 2022 Wow I was convinced the image was a digital render, the bts blew my mind! Amazing work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted April 13, 2022 That's some inspired part orientation! Well written too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evancelt Posted April 13, 2022 Wonderfully done, @Kai NRG! The masonry and upside-down woodwork are top notch. I'd be interested to see what that masonry technique looks like with the colors inverted (light bley for mortar, dark bley for rocks)... may have to try it! The light brick (LED?) is a nice touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted April 13, 2022 The Story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 - check this out if you want to know where the letter has come from Chapter 5 Chapter 6 - where could it be? That masonry work is truly outstanding! Otherwise it is all going bananas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted April 13, 2022 very nice alleyway and the photography skills you show are even more outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) Great technique in building the wall and the wooden structure. The cobblestones were also elaborately built. It was very interesting to see how it was built. The handing over worked very well with the password. Edited April 13, 2022 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted April 15, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 9:12 PM, Justsomebrix said: Wow I was convinced the image was a digital render, the bts blew my mind! Amazing work Thank you! On 4/13/2022 at 9:36 AM, Jeff of Clubs said: That's some inspired part orientation! Well written too. Thanks Jeff! On 4/13/2022 at 10:21 AM, evancelt said: Wonderfully done, @Kai NRG! The masonry and upside-down woodwork are top notch. I'd be interested to see what that masonry technique looks like with the colors inverted (light bley for mortar, dark bley for rocks)... may have to try it! The light brick (LED?) is a nice touch Thanks! Inverting the colors should look pretty cool I'd imagine, don't have enough dk grey tiles to try it myself yet though, sadly! On 4/13/2022 at 12:23 PM, Captain Braunsfeld said: The Story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 - check this out if you want to know where the letter has come from Chapter 5 Chapter 6 - where could it be? That masonry work is truly outstanding! Otherwise it is all going bananas... Forgot that part! Added it in now, thanks! On 4/13/2022 at 5:08 PM, Fraunces said: very nice alleyway and the photography skills you show are even more outstanding. Thank you! I've been working on those a little the last couple years so glad to hear it's paying off On 4/13/2022 at 5:35 PM, NOD said: Great technique in building the wall and the wooden structure. The cobblestones were also elaborately built. It was very interesting to see how it was built. The handing over worked very well with the password. Thanks NOD! I love this cobblestone technique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted April 17, 2022 Fun story and fantastic build and photography! The stonework and the lighting are great, and the pic really does look like a render The Alleyway also sounds like a great place to get irrelevant secret information that was not intended for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/16/2022 at 10:14 PM, Garmadon said: Fun story and fantastic build and photography! The stonework and the lighting are great, and the pic really does look like a render The Alleyway also sounds like a great place to get irrelevant secret information that was not intended for you Thanks! Yes, totally. Someone should add it to the ESL thread lore so builders use it every now and then. (I would myself, but I do not seem to have superpowers anymore ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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