WickNole

Location: F03 - Forring Tags: civil, building, land vehicle Terrain: Grass Plains Start of transmission #14. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- There is an old science and navigation beacon found on Forring, put there during the first wave of colonization, which Octan now could re-program and use in the upcoming conflict. But the technology is outdated, and an engineer with some specific knowledge is needed to update the software and re-purpose some machinery within...

I did miss these stories very much. :)

I would like to acquire a Metal eater, please.

This is my contribution to LatLUG Star Wars diorama presented on December 20th in Riga Wintercon event. The holidays have ended by now, and, while I've been finally unpacking the boxes from the event in order to disassemble the things, I've decided to make proper pictures of the MOC as well. We've decided to make a group build on SW Original Trilogy Tatooine setting. My task was to create an Imperial outpost setup for the diorama. As the shuttle was staying on my desk for some time now, this was quite an obvious decision for me. The Shuttle, speeder bikes and gantry are from LEGO official sets, everything else is own creations. The whole MOC s quite an experience for me - both in building and organization. Furthermore, the need to transport the thing had forced me to "think modular". And, yes, this is my largest creation to date. Here is the full layout from the event: PS. I also would like to thank Zaael and goatman461 for ideas, inspiration and support.

Oh... i just realized that: - there is a typo in topic name ("doirama" instead of "diorama") - the subforum is wrong - as this is not a contest entry Could i ask our moderators to correct these things, please?

Arrived and awesome! Thank you again for the prizes.

Wow. Cool. Thank you.

Outpost 18. This MOC, build with a 32*32 studs restriction in mind, is illustrating the flora and fauna diversity on one of the planets explored during the Third Wave of Colonization. Thanks to oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere the open-cycle suits are available for usage and gas masks are not needed. However, it is not yet possible to fully get rid of these bulky hard-suits due to some objective (and possibly dangerous) reasons. The exploration base (of which a small part is shown) is build from standard tube modules on a geologically stable spot. Although the MOC's goal is to show the "Alien Life" diversity, the module is included for scaling purposes. Base size is exactly 28*28 studs, so I am able to add some overhangs without worrying to break the 32*32 limitations. Face #1. Main view. Face #2. Face #3. Face #4. Some more close-ups. Part of the base and outer platform. Internal part of the base's corridor. The place came out rather small and narrow, so nothing fits there except for the gear. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This MOC was made for the competition held on Bricker.ru in November 2015.

Thanks guys! The whole idea for the MOC came when I was experimenting with different plant techniques. Thanks. :) I've had the idea to include the Octan printed plates here and there on the base... but decided it would be against the rules, both in AG and in the contest. But the idea was tempting, I agree. These are simple 1*2 jumper plates.

Cool!

Even if I have had the answers, I wouldn't have told you. :)

What if, in this case, we do a "future development suggestion" or "future episode ideas" thread?

This is the next chapter of Wick Nole's story. Introduction. [soNE Freebuild] The Story Begins Chapter 1. [soNE Freebuild] A Fine Delivery Chapter 2. [soNE Freebuild] Unexpected Arrival Chapter 3. [soNE Ep. VII] "Before we leave this planet..." Chapter 4. [soNE Ep. VIII] "This is not the race you are participating in." Chapter 5. [soNE Ep. IX] Gathering Intel -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Wick's group together with a number of rebel troops were deployed together with other teams to infiltrate the computer databases aboard the Suprosa. The target was simple: get to any mainframe terminal and look for any encoded information packages - then download whatever is found and retreat back to troop transport. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- We were able to clear some debris and enter the inner hangar bay where the working terminal was finally found. However, as it always happens... in just a few minutes everything went wrong... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - "How much time do you need?!? We cannot hold them much longer! They will manage to open this blast door any moment now!" - "Hold them for a few more moments! I think I just found something!" - "The door is opening! I need every solder there! We need to hold against this counter-attack!" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- And a few more close-ups.

Thanks for all your kind comments. Unfortunately, I totally lost track of the deadline, and started building on Sunday only, so I was able only to work on the initial "corridor layout" idea. And for a good build you just need to let the creation stay on the desk for a few days (or weeks ) - and then the improvement ideas will certainly come up... but this time I just lost this opportunity to my time management. Thanks. I remember some of the comments from Ep.VIII, I think, when someone mentioned that I should try to build in "true" minifigure scale, and not in the "playset" scale - so that's what I was attempting on this time: larger corridors, thicker walls, and more space. The colour scheme idea came from the observation that there's always too much LBG and DBG in the Imperial interior builds, and I wanted to apply some of the ideas tested in AG in this build as well. And I just don't have enough black bricks to do the authentic black version (but certainly want to try this out now). Thank you once again for this Sunday comment on the WIP picture offering to try something different from simple corridor.

I am impressed. Based on your "in progress" pics, I thought the craft would be much smaller... and then I saw the final result.

As usual, your ships are so impressive! I like the clever use of the new windshields there. And the interior is just a perfect example of how to do one.

I really like how you do the shots with "all LEGO" backgrounds. And there's a very nice ceiling technique you have there.

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This is the next chapter of Wick Nole's story. Introduction. [soNE Freebuild] The Story Begins Chapter 1. [soNE Freebuild] A Fine Delivery Chapter 2. [soNE Freebuild] Unexpected Arrival Chapter 3. [soNE Ep. VII] "Before we leave this planet..." Chapter 4. [soNE Ep. VIII] "This is not the race you are participating in." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Our mission on Tatooine was not successful. It seems like Black Sun knew all our plans in advance. In response to this situation the smugglers' crew Wick is travelling with was asked to follow to Corucsant and gather any possible info on the upcoming Black Sun meeting. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Unfortunately, it is not so easy to gather any sensitive information on certain districts of Coruscant. You'd need some good and trustworthy contacts, and a decent sum of credits... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - "Do you trust him?" - "You can never be sure. Especially here. Especially about him. But this is the best option we have." - "Our cargo should arrive soon. Let's hope he is satisfied with this." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- A dozen minutes and plenty lines of dialogue later. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - "As agreed, Marcus, here are the crystals you wanted. Size and quality are exactly as specified." - "Nice to work with you guys. The roof and platform are yours for today. And the building you were so interested in is right below us." - "We'd better get prepared then. The guest will start to arrive soon." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Three Biths were the first to arrive. Most probably these are bookkeepers for this branch of the Syndicate. Or lawyers. Or both. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- And then the evening got really interesting... This was certainly some high-rank Imperial officer. It seems that the initial intel on Black Sun / Imperial meeting was true. Now the only thing to wait for is for who of the Black Sun leaders will arrive for these negotiations. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- And here it is, guarded by two bounty hunters. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Now we finally know who is "sharing" Black Sun secrets and plans with the Empire. I think other leaders of the Syndicate will be very interested in getting this information as soon as possible... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The build:

Thanks. Yes. I'm drunk. Officially.

Hello. I'm checking the scores and see that somehow the Octan Fleet had no influence on Octan additional DPs for building on E11. Could you please check that? And also this build - http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=115755 - was also missing all the bonuses (vehicle + spaceship + Book of Domination). Thanks.

Ow.. We did what we could, but still the Empire keeps its advance on our positions. Many thanks (again) to Beaver and whole SoNE team for conducting another awesome episode! Looking forward for Episode X. Congratulations to the Empire for awerall episode win and to Goatman. And thanks to the Judges for the high scores and to RoyalBrickCustoms for the prizes. Can't wait to see these custom accessories.

Definitely 7.