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Neu Sittangbad Teaser Photos. . .

Zichenauer hussars at the gallop! 

Stollenian cavalry move into position on the plain before Neu Sittangbad.  Note the presence of some strange alien spacecraft in the background, which is having difficulty igniting its engines and lifting off again after depositing its cargo in the countryside around Neu Sittangbad.  They call themselves the Rubbermaids and, apparently, they come in peace.

Zichenau's Trumbach Dragoons (left) and Grenadiere zu Pferd (right) concentrate midfield. 

Stollenian generals and officers recieveing their orders from  General von Tshatschke (in pink), aka the Flamboyant Silesian, just outside Neu Sittangbad.

Enthusiastic Zichenauer officers surround and salute General Phillipe de Latte.

Comments

Bluebear Jeff said…
It was my understanding that the Rubbermaids came not in peace, but in pieces.

I look forward to more photos and accounts of the battle.


-- Jeff
3:39 PM
Andrew said…
All looking good although I think I would be a bit more concerned about those aliens, although I get the feeling that such visitations might be quite regular in the Grand Duchy
6:13 PM
Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com said…
Just watch that the alien ship doesn't scoop up a regiment of cavalry and take off.
8:03 PM
johnpreece said…
I told you those hussars would be worth the effort when they were done. Stunning!

John
6:56 AM
Bloggerator said…
And so they are!
3:09 PM
Paulalba said…
Really beautiful collection!!!
4:47 PM
Conrad Kinch said…
Some very nice work there Stokes.
6:14 PM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Thank you for the kind words, men!

Conrad, the late Frankie Howard would of course play me in the cinematic version. . . Coming soon to a theatre near you. . . Carry on Schwartz, starring Frankie Howard and the rest of the Carry On gang!

Best Regards,

Stokes
7:54 PM
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