A Bit on the Side What If? Barry Hilton A ‘what if?’ scenario for the Nine Years War. Westminster Abbey or Death! Horse and Musket David Bickley A naval encounter in Manila Bay, January 1798, between the British and Spanish. Low Grade Germans WW2, WWII, World War Two Mark Wheatley Low-grade German infantry formations 1944 - 45. Splice the Parrot - Part II Horse and Musket Neil Smith Five scenarios for gaming with 18th century pirates. A Foray into Plastics ACW, American Civil War Alan and Michael Perry The Twins give us an insider’s guide into their new ACW plastic venture. PAW Show Report Show Paul Davies Reporting from the Plymouth Association of Wargamers annual show. Baccus Challenge Report ACW, American Civil War Richard Wills The second of our Baccus 6mm army winners Richard talks us through the process of preparing his new ACW army for action. Mercenary Captains - Part Six Pike and Shot Steve Jones The sixth part of our series of articles and army lists for using Warhammer English Civil War in various 17th Century conflicts. This month we present The Battle of Wimpfen 1622. Making Fencing Modelling Paul Darnell In an extract from his latest modelling guide book, the man behind Touching History shows us how to make North American fences. Painting Your Free Plastic Roman Legionary General Seb Seb gives you some tips on giving your free figure a tasty paint job. Boardgames Gaming Richard Denning Games Expo Preview Show Tony Hyams A look ahead to this year’s UK Games Expo event.