More pictures of the Battle of Kew

[Thunderchicken]

Dear readers,

As news of the Prussian reversal at Kew is celebrated throughout the Empire let caution be the watchword. The dastardly Prussians retreated from the field of battle with much of their armour intact and further engagements in the Home Counties should be expected.

Further pictures of the battle have been graciously printed and supplied to the Illustrated London News by Mr Tobias Sump of Richmond. Mr Sump witnessed vital elements of the battle and openly admits to taking cover behind both the British and Prussian lines during the ferocious fighting. We are grateful for his courageous efforts and gladly display his work below:

Empire troops advance under the cover of a Hinchcliffe walker. HMLS Picton and the Kew glasshouse can be seen in the distance:




Part of the beautiful ornamental gardens soon to be defiled by the Prussian advance. We have recieved word that the Swans shown in this print not only survived the battle but indulged in much pecking of the retreating Prussians:




The engagement on London Road. As troops from both sides advance across the cornfields two pieces of heavy armour slog it out to gain control of the road:

 


A Prussian point of view of the battle. Armour, troops and clanks advance on the glasshouse:




The HMAS Ariadne soars above the battlefield. The Ariadne played an important role in tipping the balance on the British left flank and securing the London Road. Below the Ariadne much needed British reinforcements advance:




The climax of the battle in the centre. Despite the presence of Prussian heavy armour the dogged courage of the British defenders saved the day. Here we see the Kalibar Lancers riding to their glorious demise. Behind them a British steam spider and armoured car push back elements of Prussian infantry.



Due to bad light and an appointment with a pub Mr Sump left the field at this point. He claims to have further prints which may come to light in due course.   

[argsilverson]

every posting is adding more to the climax of the story!

thanks gentlemen for the extraordinary report!

[Plynkes]

I'm really confused here. What with four different topics on this subject I have no idea where to start, so have given up trying. Wouldn't a single one-stop thread have sufficed?  I don't get it.


Fantastic pics, by the way. 



Edit: Pay no attention to me, I must have got out of bed the wrong side this morning.

[Thunderchicken]

There's nothing confusing about it. Just lots of pictures of a good battle from differing view points with some fun thrown in for good measure. 


Edit: just saw your edit, get yourself back into bed and I'll bring you up a cup of tea.

[gamer Mac]

I hate this thread and this whole site.
Every time I come on I see something else amazing that makes me want to buy loads of figures and start a new gaming period.
Please stop posting such wonderful pictures my wallet can’t take it.

[Malamute]

Splendid pics old Boy. Some cracking shots. The Ariadne pic looks great as does the shot of the swans on the lake.

[thejammedgatling]

I've just noticed...where is the Kew Pagoda?

Could have had some fun with that as a possible rocket..disguised as pagoda...thing. Or maybe not.

[argsilverson]

I hate this thread and this whole site.
Every time I come on I see something else amazing that makes me want to buy loads of figures and start a new gaming period.
Please stop posting such wonderful pictures my wallet can’t take it.

this is the REAL problem! wallets and wifes cannot take it.

Please post more of these eye candy photos!!!!

[Malamute]

Edit: Pay no attention to me, I must have got out of bed the wrong side this morning.

Hmmm I think you must have...

[Ramshackle_Curtis]

I love the board and the models, totally fantastic and can I come next time to play with you guys?

[Ray Rivers]

The swan shot is awesome!

The battle report fantastic. 

I too would love to see this battle in person.  Simply magic!

[Malamute]

I love the board and the models, totally fantastic and can I come next time to play with you guys?

You are more than welcome to join us, if you are serious I'll let you know when the next engagement is planned.

[Malamute]

I've just noticed...where is the Kew Pagoda?

Could have had some fun with that as a possible rocket..disguised as pagoda...thing. Or maybe not.

The  Pagoda is actually off table behind the Prussian line, its a little way from the glasshouse in reality.  We discussed building one as there was nothing commercially available that would suffice, but like all things time was against us.

[Bullshott]

Nice photos TC. I'm glad my swans got in there

I love the board and the models, totally fantastic and can I come next time to play with you guys?

Curtis - Now that I have the glasshouse I must fill it with the lovely resin plants I got from you. If you wan tto know more about the the weekend's proceedings ask Dean (you may recognise his spider supporting the British).

[Grimmnar]

Ah, the GM Paint Bottle Spider/Crab contraption. Man i love that thing. What a good use of the GW paint pots finally. :-)

Whom was it that built that again? Had it on a photobuckets link before i think.

Grimm