Sunday, 5 October 2025

DreadTober 2025 begins!

It's October and of course that means it is officially DreadTober! I've been getting in the Adeptus Titanicus mood with my Atrapos Knighs and have made a good start on the two Reaver Titans I will paint over the course of the month.

DreadTober 2025 Banner

Legio Solaria Reaver Titans (WIP)
Pict 1651: Legio Solaria Reaver Titans (WIP)

So, this is how far I have gotten with the two Reaver Titans for my Legio Solaria. After the basic metals of the skeleton, I started with the green armour panels since the stippling is the messiest part. The other armour colours went on pretty fast. I also did the other magnetised weapon options and I'm happy with that progress for now. Details should not take to long. The trim, however, now that's a different story.

House Procon Vi Atrapos Knights (WIP)
Pict 1652: House Procon Vi Atrapos Knights (WIP)

The Atrapos Knights are alomst done. I plan to finish them over the coming week. The one furthest on the left is only missing the pigment wash on the base, while the others still need some more highlights on the metals and more detail work done to them. Still, I'm pretty happy with them! The colour scheme is a very fast one and I'm looking forward to adding more and different Knight classes to my banner.

Blood Angels Spartan (WIP)
Pict 1653: Blood Angels Spartan (WIP)

The Spartan had the usual oil wash, but I was not quite able to finish it in time for the planned Apocalypse game. Nevertheless, the Decals on the sides are quite striking and I was happy to try it out. A Levithan with double Storm Cannon took care of it, but I managed to decant my big blog of Despoilers with added Chaplain and Moritat to do some harm at least! Still, the Spartan might have to wait until November to get the finishing touches, because I want to focus on my DreadTober projects.

Legions Imperialis Blood Angels Mastodons (WIP)
Pict 1654: Legions Imperialis Blood Angels Mastodons (WIP)

This fate might be shared by these two Mastodons for my Legions Imperialis Blood Angels. I was super happy to see these miniatures announced and I had to get one box as soon as they were available. They seem to be a good ride to get Leviathans up the board and charging. Of course I had to convert one of them with the open assault hatch (simliar to my Thunderhawk) and glued a Terminator in there ready to charge out. I'm really looking forward to finishing these and getting to use them in a game! Maybe