Fixing GW’s Weirdest Hero Model | Horse Lord

[@EonsOfBattle]

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[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

Jay you're GW's weirdest Hero Model. Thanks for all you do for the hobby ♡

[@rytebthepyromancer2535]

Honestly, the model's regular scheme makes sense for the character. He's the Lord Solar, a fantastical figure responsible for the guard of Holy Terra, though I also think he doesn't fit with the current way Guard has gone. I think if the Mordian Iron Guard or Volstroyan Firstborn had more presence, he wouldn't look that out of place, but as it stands, he definitely clashes with the current choices of Cadian, Krieg, and Catachan.

[@casimirtn]

I wish they'd bring back into focus the more zesty, flamboyant guard regiments. I like Cadians and love Krieg, but man.... gimme some of that goofy fancy shit.

[@ИванЕвдокимов-в4м]

Exactly! I've alvays thought he's meant to look out of place!

[@GuthanSlayer]

I disagree that he doesnt fit the guard, because the guard are a mishmash of everything not a single regiment, whats more 40k and guard than a this dude shining brightly with his gold armour on his favorite horse commanding millions of men before they die, Macharius was blinged out on foot, this dude choses to be one his cyborg horse to command his men, which to me is very 40k, i never understood why people said oh its an aos model, we have men riding horses in the guard and we have fancy people leading the guard that dont look like anything in the guard ( commisars is one example). So its not that far off.

[@viktorgabriel2554]

he is also always shown in the solar auxilia colors

[@bigpoppa1234]

I think he'd work best with the colour scheme of the old Armageddon Steel Legion, but since he's on a horse he'd need an honour guard of some rough riders.

[@thewitch7342]

jay: "red is the colour of important things in 40k" the omnissiah approves this message

[@VladimirVargovich]

As does Khorne 😎

[@Bluewater1976]

@@VladimirVargovich As does Magnus the Red

[@darkavalon122]

Da red ones go fasta

[@nonamenoname1133]

Confused Tsons noises

[@Theobeastieboys]

@@darkavalon122 Gork approves

[@jimbobfreddiewilson1]

I see this take a lot regarding this model and can't disagree more. I've pretty much painted him as per the box art, I have a pretty grim, heavily weathered Valhallan guard army and Leontus absolutely POPS in the middle of them. the red and gold make him stand out like a beacon of hope. and the enemy see this magnificant figure and waste loads of fire on its bodyguard unit because it stands out so much. I feel like it totally matches the absurdity of 40K battles having a spotless shining medieval knight leading your tank assault! I love how... dumb it looks.

[@korkad_]

The grimdark got raised by several notches on this model when you sprayed the OSL on the eyes, that red is crazy

[@elii.547]

The appeal of the model to me is how different he is from everything else, he is the lord solar plastered in gold. Muddy it a bit, but the fact that he looks so different is cool in my oppinion a singular fancy man on horse, i may be biased in the fact i am making a krieg army and a shiny golden dude in the middle of that sound amazing.

[@joshy7759]

When I first got into 40k the plan was Cadian guard with just a bit (under 500ish points) of custodes. Same reason, just these muddy gross dudes with giant golden protectors.

[@taxllax2104]

The only issue with his is that he's not Yarrick

[@zieg0r]

Old Bale Eye is da bestes an foitiest 'umie dere is!

[@GlitchHound]

too right XD

[@skateerdud]

Jay you are by and far my favorite 40k youtuber, your enthusiasm is infectious and your painting skills are so damn good. So satisfying to watch your method, the results are always amazing

[@ger5956]

The best use I’ve found for transparent white is using it to mix highlights rather than normal white, the transparent helps brighten colours without desaturating them.

[@hurnn1543]

I think the old fantasy mechanical horse would have instantly made him look more 40k

[@5thterrax]

This is awesome. I 3d printed one and painted it for my Praetorian Guard army and posted it on the discord. I have to say if I ever get the actual model and kit bash it to be more tournament friendly, I am going to use/steal a lot of your tricks you use here to do it. Stellar job man. Seriously, wow!

[@Dorsidwarf]

I think its a brilliant model tbh, and very 40k. A gleaming ornate general on a mutilated cyborg horse atop a pile of rubble, surrounded by beat-down mud-drenched soldiers is pretty damn 40k, and ties back heavily into artwork of Macharius himself, who wore freakin' angel wings to show off. I do not however like how its painted by GW - it'd look better if it was painted Forge World style. The main issue with it is that the Lord Solar is a very specific model that doesnt really match the vibe of most peoples Guard armies, but Guard have been suffering "must-take" models that ruin the theme for decades now.

[@northerner3861]

My Guard army went into mothballs when the 5th edition Codex hit and it became, "take this character to access these army rules." They haven't emerged since.

[@lordcake7062]

This is paint job is the best I have sen on this model. It’s in that perfect grim dark spot for me. Big second renaissance vibe. Good job!

[@222LoneWolf]

I think what really undermines the default color scheme is the light blue suit under Leontus' armor. It just doesn't fit with the rest of the scheme, and it ends up making him look a lot more like a cartoony fop than he's supposed to. Give him a black or dark brown suit under the armor, instead, and I think even the default scheme will fit together better. Adding that awesome angled red glow effect on the eye is a certified chefs kiss, too.

[@Party4Lemons]

In those colours Leontus looks like he could lead the Adeptus Arbites too, which is cool! Good job!

[@DuckyChair]

Konstantine doesn’t need WD40, he needs WD40,000

[@Sgt-lott10]

Honestly, I originally wasn't going to get the model as I prefer not to play named characters in my custom guard regiment But I decided I will be getting one after this, i like the way it turned out and it makes the model look better to avoid having a named character though I'll convert him into a lord commissar

[@roadgoeseveron7128]

its a weird model, i think the idea of it works better then the reality of it... but your paintjob is amazing and brings it up to definately cool! :D

[@RavenSaint1]

I've taken to using gloss varnish on anything metal. Matte or satin on leather and cloth. Just started painting again and forgot how much fun I had had when the miniature was done.

[@theemissary1313]

You've really got the feel for grimdarking models. Nice one!

[@Paradox-Pixel]

I honestly believe the pose of the model is the problem. It seems pretty generic. I wish GW posed the horse like the famous painting of Napoleon. It would have been a neat historical reference and fitting for the character of Lord Solar. He is supposed to be 40k's version of Alexander The Great/Napoleon. Anyways, great video and paint job! 😄

[@SwiftRelish]

Ooh i adore this idea, someone convert it!!

[@viperxr15]

Lord Solar Macharius is the one who is space Alexander the Great

[@bigpoppa1234]

they need to take a look at the old fantasy archaeon on a horse model, that is so good compared to this one.

[@tylerkarnes2947]

I think your model found a new issue with leo. He isn’t gold anymore, but now he is so blue it is hard to tell where horse ends and where man begins.

[@puzzlejinx]

lmfao the horse is blushing like 'ONII-CHAN NO'

[@EnduringFrost]

I think he fits really well into the other army scheme, and the red robotic eyes are magical. I do feel like the model itself may require some kitbash, however. It either needs to be a lot more ostentatious OR a lot more utilitarian for 40k. It's kind of oddly sitting right in the middle and gives it an odd feel. The horse is amazing, but the actual guy I dunno.

[@JachymorDota]

Friendship is Magic. And Magic is HERESY!

[@henrikhasell4470]

An excellent paint job Jay. Funny that you say it doesn't feel "40k"; when i first saw this model at my local game store, I naively asked the store manager "what age of sigmar model is this 😯"

[@mattiasgamin3891]

It looks good! I don’t mind the model in it self. 40K is a big place and anachronistic and decorative style is a thing with the Terran leadership. Having said that I’ve seen conversions where the steed, the rider or both have been given some hardcore 50k treatment. Leaving the barding off is a great idea for example. That shows more of the robotic horse.

[@PopeRocket]

It's like making your horse the King in Crusader Kings. The guy riding him is just there for show.

[@Haroith]

It will be perfect to use Mechanical steed from Fantasy battles. The Empire had the kit 'Engineer on mechanical steed'.

[@Rook986]

This model looks more Cygnar than Imperial Guard

[@VIGK24]

Sean is lucky to have you as his own personal painting assistant 😅

[@thomads3890]

Just wanted to say: I admire your dedication to the grind and am Impressed by your sheer output! :-) Hoping you find ever more Success!

[@kethran6730]

Leontus goes from looking out of place to being peak 40k by just swapping his head out for a Commisar head and using a different paintscheme. No other changes needed.

[@sike52]

Maximum agree, that head is the biggest problem.

[@georgvapper600]

In the wide shot the horse looks like he is blushing :D

[@krakenattacken8230]

I do think it's better especially with the decals giving it more an industrial look but I think he's too elevated and gleaming to really fit in on the battlefield

[@sike52]

Its really just the head for me, as soon as he has almost any other head im happy. I think the model works for the supreme leader of the guard but his head is what clashes the most for me.

[@annasstorybox7906]

I do like the paint job as a part of the army it's supposed to go along with... I myself would have likely made him more 'military colours' or along the classic black and subtle red of a commissar... But that's because I am in the process of putting together a rather dark and dirty guard regiment. One that looks like it doesn't get much time to scrub their boots and fix chipped paint... But that is the thing that makes guard so interesting. There's everything from poster boy cadians to custom regiments and uniforms in all colors. Some made to fit a certain type of terrain, some just a random color as camouflage isn't part of their plan... Both can make sense in the universe.

[@thenapalmbrothershq5585]

I would have painted him like a WW1 tank and probably changed the helmet, in fact that's exactly what I'll do next.

[@jack-a-lopium]

I think he'd make a great statue for your terrain shelf.

[@zaneg1873]

You got a shoutout on the Poorhammer podcast!

[@Casmael01]

that red eye is *chef's kiss*

[@JustHooded]

@EonsOfBattle Have you thought about kitbashing all the new jump pack units into a primaris jump chaplain? I've has some ideas but haven't put a bunch of thought into it.

[@browncaramelboba8408]

I think his paint scheme match him since he is lord solar which is why he have to has white fur( with a fansy human to accompany him)

[@BlizzAz]

Yes, he looks much better and more fitting of 40k in your paint scheme. You make me actually want to get one for my guard army... but that price tag? I could get a whole tank for that price... maybe I'll kitbash one.

[@glizzy2.O]

Even though you nailed the 40k paint job he still looks better amongst his Stormcast brothers

[@shujinzo]

I put a female guardsman on a genestealercult bike as proxy to the sunhorsenman

[@origulator]

I kinda just noticed this on the box art but its so weird that his pants are the same color as his shirt. Is he wearing a onesie under the armor?

[@rump438]

its a military uniform???

[@origulator]

@@rump438 And have you seen any 100% sky blue cavalry uniforms?

[@rump438]

@@origulator The french army in WWI had all blue and red uniforms lol.

[@adamparent1570]

The red eye glow cone is genius

[@LB-yg2br]

Wow that’s amazing. Fantastic job. Might actually pick him up now

[@ryetee123]

The only bit of Jay's painting that I have thought a few times is "eh" is power swords - I don't like checkered paint on them

[@cakalafatides]

As someone named Constantine, I see this as an absolute win.

[@ChumblesMumbles]

It's not whether everyone agrees about the paint job; it's the cyber horse friends we made along the way.

[@maximumattackrallying]

It's a weird model for me. Jay's paint job is a lot better than the GW one, but there is just something "off" about a dude on a big metal horse in the 40k universe.

[@raveneye77]

Should go more into Saber Rider theme with that Cyber Steed.

[@RockMongler]

I think it's the halo on his helmet. It looks particularly AoS, IMO. I do think you are right, the decals definitely make it look more 40k than fantasy.

[@rileyjessup2414]

Im currently building the lord solar as a sentinel with some comms style attachments instaed of the main weapon and a servo arm with a power spear to replace conquest, his sword and a plasma pistol for his Revolver.

[@Cerderius]

If I ever bought this model I would turn into a Kreig rider.

[@wedgetailleather]

Are we all forgetting about death riders? DKOK are plenty grim dark, and love their horses!

[@abasheddevil]

He's 40k 'Napoleon Crossing the Alps' by Jacques-Louis David. What's to get? The model's fine, nerds are just uncultured.

[@craigjones7343]

Just looking at the model I had no idea it was a cybernetic horse.

[@Michael_MW]

Bro you NAILED it!!

[@gomasso]

What red is the red if I may ask? Looks great for my blood ravens.

[@casimirtn]

Bruh I love this model, I don't get why people dunk on it. This guy being part of the aristocracy in fancy armor on a mecha-horse leading guardsmen is fucking badass.

[@ChumblesMumbles]

I would'a put a "I brake for Cadia" bumper sticker on Konstantin. Oh, wait, too soon?

[@jolo6767]

The paint job is awsome

[@zackerymorris8268]

Leontus is riding Blucifer

[@Bapa_nada]

Cool paint choice but for me the problem is with horse's tail and guy's head. Maybe ih tail was in style of admech wiggly tentacles. Also maybe if iinstead of that sword just make him use chainsword and give the model pistol holster somewhere

[@azzakirk44]

Yeah, nice fix bruv Looking sweet 👌🏽👌🏽

[@bingorobins1010]

Dude, that looks badass

[@alexhousakos]

Yeah the reasons stated in the beginning of the video are why most of us Guard players have either kitbashed this model to be anything but the generic or made extremely different proxies.

[@Raedbeard]

Not a fan of blue color schemes for the guard but you did a good job making Konstantin more cyber; however, I think the thing that really doesnt work for this model is the head. The helmet is just too Sigmar for me. I plan to start a guard army later in the year and I am thinking of giving him a Commisar head or basically some other head that suggest officer but isnt too Stormcast :)

[@bldos5362]

I think you did a great job! much better than i could do. thanks for the video

[@PopeClemensIIX]

Didnt you like the right side of him or why didnt you show it? Did i noticed right and you didnt paint the eyeglowing effect on the right side?

[@clusterstudio18]

Horsey still needs a gas mask for that WW1 vibe.

[@chazlong61]

when you add red to an "ultramarines blue" doesn't that make it more of a Crimson Fists sort of thing?

[@satire__]

he looks with those Kriegers

[@giantninja9173]

The problem with the old paint job is that Konstantin doesn’t sell as cyber horse. All the details that show that are so small. Until you’re right up on it the model looks like a white horse with gold armor. In a world where the rough riders have a real, dirty, utilitarian style with their armor and weapons, the death rider horses have gas masks and claws, and the admech serbyrys cavalry just exist… Konstantin stands out for the wrong reasons in the setting. The gold look is too Custodes next to the regular guard.

[@ProrokLebioda]

Transparent white is best used as an additive color. Marco, NJM, has a video where he uses a transparent white.

[@JohnathanJWells]

I think the issue is that we dont really have a good look into how the rest of the Solar Auxilia looks like

[@XanderKarr]

I think it just needs a head swap tbh. The helmet looks very similar to the Lord on Gryphon stormcast model

[@TeaIngyer]

It's an amazing paint scheme, but I think specifically the rider's clothes make it look fantasy. Atilan Roughriders look at home in Astra, because the riders have more sci-fi looking armour, but this model looks like it's wearing plate mail if you're not looking up close. It'd make more sense to have had a coat similar to a Castelan, and a more modest helmet. Yes, the Imperium are hyper religious, but the Guard have always been defined by a rugged utilitarianism stamped with hollow effigies of grandeur. "Here's your 800 year old Lasgun, with its chipped paint and blood encrusted Imperialis, fresh from the cold dead hands of its previous owner" Ultramarines are the espoused ideal of the Imperium's splendor, but Imperial Guard are the harsh reality of the 41st millennium. Even their squeaky clean leaders have a utilitarianism to their outfits. Basically I think that the vibe this model gives off fits better in the Ecclesiarchy's forces, or the Inquisition.

[@AightNineOne]

Liked the not finished version of the sword before silver black

[@noquarrel2758]

I think the model would look better with a more traditional 40k helmet, and more obvious mechanical elements. Like the back of the horse could be tracked (like a half track)

[@nightlordAL]

Lovely work. I really like that model

[@mikebinderson]

love your videos jay, this one is great!

[@KijinDeconUkara]

I think it would have been more grimdark if you did a krieg head and chain sword and painted it in the 83rd krieg siege regiment.

[@RECTANGLE339]

No offense meant, but I think Pete the Wargamer’s conversion of this model into Yarrick was the real fix to this. Grounded the outfit and the colors, but maintained the level of heroism.

[@StevenSattler-k6u]

As someone who has the highest rate in the imperial guard, being man on horse isn't what I expect Astra Militarum player

[@BasaltVolcanoDude]

Awesome paint job, though the decals are of the Cadian Gate and not an Astra Militarum command symbol. I think this is why most Horse Lord models don't have decals. He's in charge of the entire guard, all regiments so having Cadian symbols on him doesn't fit his position as the supreme commander

[@DuckyChair]

Literally all you need to do is switch the sword and the helmet, plus add a grimdark paint job

[@SloppokeymaX]

I think he looks great I’m not a fan of the power sword though I think I gold orange one like the emperor’s sword would look amazing I also think some cracked leather gloves and a bit more grime on his horse would go a long way

[@HarPaelTheMessenger]

Konstantine is my favorite character, followed by Sanguinius then Zandrekeh.

[@DINOROAR2912]

I think it looks pretty cool but I really like his gold and white scheme tbh

[@newtybot]

Oh a robo horse huh?? Suddenly my “centaur destroyer” necrons seem feasible….

[@bang3rachi]

I think you nailed it.

[@robertlasitter5284]

Awesome model… but to be fair he definitely looks like on of the old world Empire lords. If I played IG I’d still rock with him.

[@G_Signer]

i dont think the paintjob is the problem, that horse just needs more dakka to make it look like its from 40k, put some storm bolters on the sides or something and its not gonna be a sigmar steed anymore thats for sure

[@ohsunnyboy7644]

I love the scheme. It's just the model I don't like cus he seems like the only big character with a helmet covering his face, if he had a back halo and an uncovered face it would look really cool if he had a glowing green sword with highlights on his face.

[@coconutgun_9951]

I like his model. 40k is much more a fantasy game than it is sci-fi realistically, and it captured the high terran noble vibe quite well. I do understand why Guard players wouldn’t like it though.

[@Corvuscraftminis]

You did an amazing paint job, but I think that the head with the halo is too Stormcast-y… maybe a head swap with a Crieg guard could do the trick.