DreadTober 2026: Week 4

 

Hi folks,

We have entered the final week of DreadTober 2026 and things are really starting to heat up in the forge. Quite a few challengers have finished their projects and are beginning to think about bonuses. The finished pieces look amazing, so I will hold on to any photos of them until the final reveal at the end of this week. My own project is only 50% complete, but I still have hopes that I will be able to finish it in time for the final reveal. Either way, the goal is to finish strong! Let's take a look at what everyone is up to so far.

Name: Wachtmeister
Project: 2nd Edition Chaos Dreadnought
Blog: https://wachtmeisterspatrol.com/
Instagram: @Wachtmeisters_patrol

Wachtmeister is very close to finishing this Iron Warriors Dreadnought and it is looking awesome so far. Wachtmeisterson has been busy with other things, but hopes to be finished by the end of the week. Good luck!!

Name: Adrian Bell
Project: 2nd Edition Imperial box dreadnaught (marines errant)
Crown of Command discord: https://discord.gg/3xjN9BvZ

Adrian is also getting close to finishing his vintage Dreadnought. he spent the past week refining his banner making skills and adding final details.

Name: Dr. The Viking
Project: Rogue Trader Dreadnought
Blog: http://cowabungajournal.com/
Instagram: @oldhammer_c0wabunga

Phwoarrr!! This is looking absolutely awesome. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Name: Tom
Project: Epicast Ork Stompa
Instagram: @university_dave

Tom has actually finished the Stompa but I am going to save the photos for the final reveal. A wonderful effort from an exceptionally talented hobbyist.

Name: DAM
Project: Legio Custodes Galatus Dreadnought
Blog: http://262krieg.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @262_krieg

The end is in sight for DAM on this amazing dreadnought. The decals are a beautiful addition to the paint scheme.

Name: Dawe
Project: Parkouring Dreadnought
Instagram: @painted.to.play

Dawe has been adding more detail to this parkouring dread, with a few small details left to go.

Name: Julien
Project: 2nd ed. Boxnaught
Instagram: @Delayed_painting

Julien has finished the Space Wolves boxnought but I will save the photos for the final reveal.

 

Name: Grant C
Project: 2nd Edition Chaos Dreadnaught of Nurgle
Instagram: OldMagicMusings 

Name: Grot-Cast Dave
Project: Lamenters Chapter Boxnought
Crown of Command discord: https://discord.gg/3xjN9BvZ

Grot-Cast Dave has been adding even more detail to the Lamenters Dreadnought. Some very impressive free-hand skill on display, particularly the numbering.

Name: Ted & Erik
Projects: Metal Space Wolves Bjorn the Fell-handed & Horus Heresy era Thousand Sons Contemptor Dreadnought
Blog: http://oddgitshut.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @oddgits.hut
Crown of Command Discord

Ted has been making some great progress on Bjorn, though there is still some detail work to get done. Erik has been experimenting with metallic red paints but will need to make an effort to finish the job by the end of the month. Good luck!!

Name: jabberjabber
Project: Saturnine Dreadnought
Blog: https://warpstoneflux.blogspot.com/

After a big technical build, jabberjabber has made some fantastic progress on this Saturnine Dreadnought. Grim dark as heck!!

Name: Agis
Project: First Legion Deredeo Dreadnought
Blog: https://agis40k.blogspot.com/

Agis has actually finished the Deredeo, so this week I thought I would post an in-progress shot from a little earlier. I appreciate the careful thinking that has gone into some of the design choices.

Name: Sachiel.
Project: Dark Angels Venerable Castra-Ferrum Dreadnaught.
Blog: https://sachiel-returns.blogspot.com/?m=0

Such has made a little bit more progress but, like me, will have some work to do if the project is to be finished in time. Good luck!!

Name: Dave Weston
Projects: 2 Adeptus Titanicus Warounds [plus weapon options] and 2 Adeptus Titanicus Porphyrion Knights
Blog: 40kaddict.uk
Insta: @40kaddict.uk

Dave needs a couple of good nights to get these projects to the finish line. Excellent progress, but there is more to be done. Good luck!!

Name: Henry

Project: 2nd edition Legion of the Damned dreadnought
Insta: Dangle_Tactics

Check this out!! It is all starting to come together on this LotD Dreadnought. I love the sculpted skull and the blending on the flames; a classic DreadTober project.

Name: Neverness
Project: Ultramarines Ballistus Dreadnought
Blog: https://nevernesshobby.blogspot.com
Bluesky:‪@neverness92.bsky.social‬

Neverness has finished the paint job on this Ballistus and just needs to work on the decals. Great effort!!

Name: Chris
Project: Imperial Guard Sentinel Squad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dutcholdhammer
Crown of Command Discord

These sentinels are very close to being finished and have even had their first foray onto the battlefield at the Dutch Oldhammer event. Fantastic!! I am looking forward to the final reveal next week; they look great.

Name: XarfaiEngel
Project: Eldar Dreadnought
Blog: https://abutterflyshobbytally.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @XarfaiEngel

XarfaiEngel has finished the Eldar Dreadnought but I will save the photos for the final reveal. It looks fantastic. Nostalgia to the max.

Name: Vectis
Project: Blood Angels Librarian Dreadnought
Instagram @vectishammer

Vectis has been busy adding the final touches to this Librarian Dreadnought. Featuring a classy 2nd Ed. style banner, it is really nailing the 90's 40K aesthetic.

Name: Siph
Project: Necron (Imperial) Knight counts-as
Blog: https://weemen.blogspot.com/

Siph's Necron Knight is complete, so this week I will only share a sneak peak WIP shot from a bit earlier. It is one of the best projects I have ever seen and that is saying something.

Name: Zamnil
Project: Horus Heresy era Blood Angels Contemptor
Crown of Command Discord

Name: TJM
Project: Rogue Trader Contemptor and Space Marine Boxnaught
Crown of Command Discord

TJM is very close to finishing with this Rogue Trader Contemptor. A lovely scheme for this angry murder-bot.

Name: Martin

Project: Megadeath Dreadnought

Crown of Command Discord

I have named this project myself, after looking at it during the week. This is a really late entry, but I have every reason to think that Martin will knock this one out of the ballpark.

Name: OzMonster

Project: Tau Riptide

Oscar is still working on a couple of details on the Riptide but has also started work on a Broadside for good measure.

Name: M4cr0Dutch

Project: Blood Angels Castraferrum Dreadnought

Blog: https://oldschoolg4m1ng.blogspot.com/

Instagram: @m4cr0dutch

Bluesky: @m4cr0dutch.bsky.social

I am still struggling to find time to work on my project but have faith that I can get it done before the end of the week. I have managed to paint the lightning claw arm and plasma cannon and have recently been working on the banner and sarcophagus. 

I wish everyone good luck as we enter the last 5 days of the challenge. I will post a short reminder of the deadline towards the end of the week and then start working on the final reveals this Sunday (1.11.26 AEDT). 

DreadTober 2026: Week 3

 

Hi folks,

We have just passed the halfway point of the challenge; 18 days down and 13 to go! We are reaching the stage where some people have nearly finished their projects, whilst others are still trying to get the ball rolling. Let's take a look at what everybody has been up to and, as always, if you see something you like, please consider making a connection with our fellow hobbyists. 

Name: Wachtmeister
Project: 2nd Edition Chaos Dreadnought
Blog: https://wachtmeisterspatrol.com/
Instagram: @Wachtmeisters_patrol

Wachtmeister has been adding the all important hazard stripes to this vintage Iron Warriors Dreadnought. Wachmeisterson has also been making some progress; every bit counts!

Name: Adrian Bell
Project: 2nd Edition Imperial box dreadnaught (marines errant)
Crown of Command discord: https://discord.gg/3xjN9BvZ

Adrian has been working on adding the warm details to his Marines Errant Dread, including the vision slit and insignia.

Name: Dr. The Viking
Project: Rogue Trader Dreadnought
Blog: http://cowabungajournal.com/
Instagram: @oldhammer_c0wabunga

Dr. The Viking says that he has been washing his Dreadnought; why does it feel so... impure...?

Name: Tom
Project: Epicast Ork Stompa
Instagram: @university_dave

This is coming along smashingly. I love the black flames on the chainsword; classic 2nd Ed.

Name: DAM
Project: Legio Custodes Galatus Dreadnought
Blog: http://262krieg.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @262_krieg

DAM has leapt ahead in progress this week, laying down a ton of detail on this Galatus. I love the contrast of the black helmet and shield.

Name: Dawe
Project: Parkouring Dreadnought
Instagram: @painted.to.play

Now, when Dawe title this project "Parkouring Dreadnought" I had some idea of what it may look like. But it wasn't this. WOW!

Name: Julien
Project: 2nd ed. Boxnaught
Instagram: @Delayed_painting

Julien has been tackling the large amount of detail on this Space Wolves Dreadnought like a pro. It is looking terrific so far.

Name: Grant C
Project: 2nd Edition Chaos Dreadnaught of Nurgle
Instagram: OldMagicMusings 

Name: Grot-Cast Dave
Project: Lamenters Chapter Boxnought
Crown of Command discord: https://discord.gg/3xjN9BvZ

There is so much love and attention to detail put into this model; bravo!

Name: Ted & Erik
Projects: Metal Space Wolves Bjorn the Fell-handed & Horus Heresy era Thousand Sons Contemptor Dreadnought
Blog: http://oddgitshut.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @oddgits.hut
Crown of Command Discord

Ted has made a bit of progress on his Bjorn model and Erik has been adding some black washes to the Contemptor.

Name: jabberjabber
Project: Saturnine Dreadnought
Blog: https://warpstoneflux.blogspot.com/

Some solid progress from jabberjabber. The main layers are down, leaving it ready for washes and details.

Name: Agis
Project: First Legion Deredeo Dreadnought
Blog: https://agis40k.blogspot.com/

Agis has added some beautiful detail to this Deredeo. The weathering is very well done, as we would come to expect. A masterclass in hobby painting.

Name: Sachiel.
Project: Dark Angels Venerable Castra-Ferrum Dreadnaught.
Blog: https://sachiel-returns.blogspot.com/?m=0

Sachiel has been working on the upper assemblies of the project, including some free hand details. I really like the paint scheme that has been chosen, it visually quite interesting and different to other Dark Angels schemes. As a person who has been painting Dark Angels for over 30 years, it is so good to see something different.

Name: Dave Weston
Projects: 2 Adeptus Titanicus Warounds [plus weapon options] and 2 Adeptus Titanicus Porphyrion Knights
Blog: 40kaddict.uk
Insta: @40kaddict.uk

Dave has been pushing ahead with the Warhounds this week. I appreciate watching Dave's process as he works towards finishing a model.

Name: Henry
Project: 2nd edition Legion of the Damned dreadnought
Insta: Dangle_Tactics

Henry has been adding sculpted details to this Legion of the Damned Dreadnought using green stuff. The skull on the arm is fantastic; check it our on Instagram.

Name: Neverness
Project: Ultramarines Ballistus Dreadnought
Blog: https://nevernesshobby.blogspot.com
Bluesky:‪@neverness92.bsky.social‬

It sounds like Neverness has had a bit of a rough week on the hobby-front. Real life just takes priority sometimes. Nevertheless, progress was made, with some Ultramarines highlights added to give a stipled effect.

Name: Chris
Project: Imperial Guard Sentinel Squad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dutcholdhammer
Crown of Command Discord

These Sentinels look just about complete. I love how the bases and the camo tie in so well with each other. Fantastic project.

Name: XarfaiEngel
Project: Eldar Dreadnought
Blog: https://abutterflyshobbytally.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @XarfaiEngel

XarfaiEngel is inching towards completion of this ethereal Eldar Dreadnought. Only a couple of steps to go...

Name: Vectis
Project: Blood Angels Librarian Dreadnough

Instagram @vectishammer

Vectis has been hard at work with some free-hand details on the Librarian Dreadnought. 

Name: Siph
Project: Necron (Imperial) Knight counts-as
Blog: https://weemen.blogspot.com/

Siph has undercoated this incredible Necron Knight and is ready for details. 

Name: Zamnil
Project: Horus Heresy era Blood Angels Contemptor
Crown of Command Discord

Name: TJM
Project: Rogue Trader Contemptor and Space Marine Boxnaught
Crown of Command Discord

Real life intervened for TJM this week. Best wishes!

Name: OzMonster

Project: Tau Riptide

OzMonster has a couple of small details to work on to complete his Riptide. There is a distinct imbalance of progress in my household at the moment; Oz has started working on his bonus project whilst I am bumbling along trying to get my act together!

Name: M4cr0Dutch

Project: Blood Angels Castraferrum Dreadnought

Blog: https://oldschoolg4m1ng.blogspot.com/

Instagram: @m4cr0dutch

Bluesky: @m4cr0dutch.bsky.social

I finally finished construction of my project late in the week. This involved adding the lightning claw parts to the "Bjorn" arm and clipping and sculpting the wolf muzzle to make it look more feline (for a leopard pelt). It doesn't look very Bloody Angel-like at the moment; I am hoping that the paint job will help sell that idea. Ultimately, I am trying to pay tribute to this classic artwork by John Blanche.

That's it for this week. If I have missed your progress shots, please let me know in the comments and I will edit the post.