Battlegames magazine issue 8
The PDF version is identical to the original printed version other than minor alterations to update subscription information and indicate the new format. The file is 144dpi¸ sufficient to enable you to 'zoom in' on pictures and achieve a pleasing print-out at home. The master's brush : a tribute to Angus McBride. Penned by Angus Konstam ¸ who collaborated with Angus Mcbride on a number of projects¸ and with some glorious illustrations by the master himself¸ courtesy of Osprey Publishing. The wonders of the Internet : Greg Horne takes a look at Eureka's 100 Club scheme and their Arquebusiers de Grassin. Forward Observer : Mike Siggins is in positive mood as he surveys the hobby. Competition : win some beautifully-painted 40mm ancient Greeks. Battles for Wargamers: Kirbekan 1885. Stuart Asquith brings us another colonial battle from the Sudan¸ with original illustrations by John Parke. Carry on swashbuckling : Angus Konstam again¸ this time giving us an overview of wargaming with pirates. Race for the Rhine¸ part 1 : Barry Hilton opens a mini-series on running a late WW2 campaign. Homage to Mollwitz : Michael Button tells the story of the big old school game put on by The War Gamers at Partizan in May. Nano-scale armies : Bob Barnetson brings us a primer on 2mm wargaming. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession : Henry Hyde describes ways to involve personalities in your campaigns and battles. Table Top Teaser : C S Grant gives us a delightful encounter scenario¸ "The Battle of Soggy Bottom". To Boldly Go : Guy Hancock writes his last piece before taking a sabattical¸ explaining why he's grown tired of WFB 2¸000 point slugfests and sticking together endless plastic pieces! Then of course we have Larry Leadhead ¸ and the usual extensive Recce section¸ reviewing umpteen items. This PDF version is priced at 50% of the original printed version¸ making it affordable for gamers everywhere.