NEWS & UPDATES

All the 62 Stands were there and were laid out on the Battlefield, a table roughly 5 meters Long. The Design of the whole structure conceived by Peter Dennis apart from minor adjustments it proved to be spot on. Easily mounted, easily dismounted.

The ever present Gerard Byram was there alongside master designer James Mogsymakes. The Cherry on the Cake was the presence  of the professional photographer Pete Jenkins. Today we had the opportunity to grasp and witness like never before the REAL size of the battle and to write down endless of notes about how to improve the army lists and the look of the field. Pete Jenkins took over 200 photographs of the battlefield and the units.

The Mat sent to us from across the pond by Cigar Box Battle is a top quality playing surface and having it in 1 piece only does make a real difference. Standing before the assembled ranks, the scale of what we have achieved together is truly breathtaking. Bringing this vision to life has been an incredible journey, and it wouldn't have been possible without you. The Snippers, the Crafters, the Dreamers & Friends.

We are counting down the days until October 11th at The Other Partizan in Newark-on-Trent. We truly hope you can make the journey to see your work standing proud on the battlefield, just three days before the 960th anniversary.

We thank you, one and all. Your names will be honoured on our final event banner and on our website, but please know that the true monument is the bond of friendship we have built across the world around the PaperBoys.

Don't stop Spreading the Word about HASTINGS960 a Historical & Educational Wargaming Project. Thank you for making this dream our reality.

Mirko

Characters & Commanders 

The Armies are Almost Completed!

The horizon is darkening as the two great armies of Hastings960 are near completion. We are down to the final preparations, with only a few remaining stands of French Spear Infantry left to finish before this project is ready for the hill. The armies are currently mustering, their ranks swelling as they prepare for the final, legendary push.

We are almost at the breaking point — stay tuned, as the final announcement for the battle is coming soon. Keep your shields locked and your spears ready. Battle On!

The World is Marching
On Nottinghamshire

From the hills of Italy to the shores of Japan, from Old Virginia to the heart of England—the reinforcements are coming! The ranks are swelling at our headquarters, Fort Fieldhead, as bases pour in from every corner of the globe. Seeing these individual "Labours of Love" converge into a single, massive army is a breathtaking sight. Like a river finding the sea, Project Hastings960 is flowing together with unstoppable momentum. The battle is drawing near. 

The battlefield has Crossed the Atlantic!

From the workshops of Cigar Box Battle in the USA to the command center at FORT FIELD HEAD, the foundation of our history has arrived!

This isn't just a gaming mat; it’s an imposing landscape measuring a massive 4.80 by 2m , 15.5 by 6.5 feet. When we deploy for the HASTINGS960, we’ll be lining up six of classic tables side-by-side to create a truly titanic arena for our three-on-three commander clash.

A massive thank you to Corey and Chris at Cigar Box Battles for providing the ground where 16,000 Paperboys will make their stand!

Snipping in Progress

Contributions are pouring in from all over the world. People are snipping at a high rate and we will have all of the stands arguably by the end of March. The following work is by Aimone from Deutschland! High standards here. Beautiful stand!

Bundles Sent to Contributors

The Joiners have received the bundles. Fyrd, Huscarls, Knights, Cavalry, Archers with Crossbows and Spearmen. Everybody can start to snip! Please download the instructions and FAQs from the download section! 

Registration is Now Closed

Thank you all for the overwhelming enthusiasm shown for the Hastings960 Project!
We must now announce that registration for participation is officially closed. Due to high demand, all available bases and unit assignments for this epic project have now been allocated.

HASTINGS960 Has Taken Off!

The Norman Conquest is proceeding faster than Duke William himself! After launching our "call to arms", the wargaming community responded with incredible enthusiasm.

When we announced our ambition to recreate the Battle of Hastings at a 1-to-1 scale using 16,000 PaperBoys, we knew it was a challenge. What we didn't anticipate was the sheer speed and passion of the wargaming community!

We are happy to confirm that within a staggering 72 hours of posting our proposal, nearly all the necessary figure bases have been claimed by volunteer Master Miniaturists. 

This overwhelmingly positive response ensures that HASTINGS960 is not only happening but is proceeding with incredible momentum and success!

An Idea Takes Shape

On July 10th, 2025, I asked myself a question that changed everything: Can we recreate Hastings figure-for-figure?  To celebrate the upcoming anniversary (960th) and the Tapestry coming to Britain in Summer 2026 we decided to field a massive 16,000-figure engagement. 

By utilising the unique strengths of PaperBoys, we realised we could finally achieve the "infinite" scale required for a 1-to-1 replica.

 What started as a daring idea has evolved into a beautiful, community-driven reality. We are doing what has never been done before!