[SoNE Freebuild] Operation Outlaw - Part 2: Exit Only

[VK-318]

OPERATION REPORT

Operative: VK-318 Vladimir Volker

Operation Codename: Operation Outlaw

"What's taking so long?" I asked. We were standing in a dark alley in the newer quarters of Nar Eurbrikka.

"I'm working on it, okay?" Raven hissed. There was a little flash and an unhappy tone. "Confound it! This wasn't so hard a week ago!"

Judging from the piles of garbage, one would have thought we were deep in the Eurbrikkan slums, but in fact this alley ran up against the back of a newly-completed bank. It was here that Raven had hidden her data, and, after donning more suitable outfits for the task, we had come here to attempt to break in and recover the tapes. Again, my thanks for the speedy processing of my materials requisition - the armor used by the Shadowtrooper corps is far more suitable for the work of an ISB operative than is standard-issue armor, being less conspicuous than combat whites and offering far greater protection than ISB grays. I will refrain from asking how you managed to obtain it.

"Where exactly are these data tapes?" I asked as I stood watch.

"In a safe deposit box," she said.

"You mean you just deposited it in a box here?"

"Sort of. I didn't exactly tell the bank. Their vaults open in response to electronic keys, and I've recalibrated one of the locks to respond to my tool." She waved the glowing-tipped silver rod. "They don't check the vaults regularly, so the tapes should still be there."

"Well, hurry up and unlock that door before someone finds us here," I said.

I would like this entry judged, please.

Edited March 7, 2015 by VK-318

[Kodan Black]

This is a great small build. I know that I personally tend to think big when doing MOCs, I struggle to scale them down like you've done. It is harder to work with less, so I commend you for managing to do so much with so few pieces. I also really like the breakdown shots so we can see the way you put it together. I like the build, like the story. My only 2 issues with it are:

1) You should put something behind the opening in the door so there isn't light leak

2) The piece of wood seems out of place both for a newly completed bank but also for the fact that nothing else in the whole scene has that feel to it

I do like the build and like that it is at an angle instead of straight 90 degree corners.

[VK-318]

This is a great small build. I know that I personally tend to think big when doing MOCs, I struggle to scale them down like you've done. It is harder to work with less, so I commend you for managing to do so much with so few pieces. I also really like the breakdown shots so we can see the way you put it together. I like the build, like the story. My only 2 issues with it are:

1) You should put something behind the opening in the door so there isn't light leak

2) The piece of wood seems out of place both for a newly completed bank but also for the fact that nothing else in the whole scene has that feel to it

I do like the build and like that it is at an angle instead of straight 90 degree corners.

Personally, I just wish I could make large builds - my parts inventory is pretty small, and my budget for new parts even smaller. For example, if you examine this set of four builds, you will notice that each one is based on a completely different color scheme - this is because I just don't have enough parts of a single color to support two different builds. Tiles and 1x bricks especially are a weakness in my collection, and since smooth, studless floors are generally preferred, I have to limit my builds in order to accommodate that need.

I agree with your observations. I should have thought to put black parts behind that door. And with the wood, I was trying to complete an impression of the shoddy workmanship of the Hutts and their laborers, but it didn't work as smoothly as I'd hoped.

[MKJoshA]

Apart from the suggestions already given I really like your door. I've used that technique before and I think it looks good. I find the pistol to be out of place for SW, but your story is good.

[Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka]

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