Fixing Warhammer’s Most Beloved Bad Model!

[@EonsOfBattle]

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[@anthonybroadby3026]

Should have been converted to a triarch stalker for your necron army. Yes please 🤔

[@Jonyeyeball]

Very cool. Have you seen Pete the war gamers, one for each God. Next level

[@_malprivate2543]

Alas, poor Shovel Knight has fallen to Chaos... Just kidding, that's obviously Steven the Defiler. Or Defiler Steve to his friends. :) As always, fantastic paint job. I have to say though that I think I prefer GW's defiler. This one is to round and smooth and I like the hard edges of the original original one. That said, I also prefer Iron Warriors so that's probably it. I'm glad that you beefed up the puny body section holding the legs, that is the biggest problem with the original defiler, the proportions are completely whack. Again, great job and good luck to you and Steve!

[@Morgan_freemon]

That vainy belly gun is certainly something

[@blizzardgaming7070]

That defiler should be slaanesh not nurgle.

[@ZaZi-Zeta01]

The "pink rocket" comes to mind

[@noahbell7642]

A part of me died when he added the veins 😭

[@ZaZi-Zeta01]

"After some blending and glazing I DECIDED THE "GUN" NEEDED SOME VEINS​"@noahbell7642 Please Mr. Eons, no sir it does not. It really, really does not 😢

[@MatthewYork-hi9iq]

Lmao

[@traxzes21]

The faces on the melee weapons really remind me of the first bionicles movie.

[@nugo520]

Glad I'm not the only one who got Bionicle vibes from this

[@FuhkuckingGangleboosh]

Yes! I knew it looked like something familiar!

[@murphybegood]

The Defiler was THE SHIT back in the day and STILL! Glorious Dawn of War days crushing fools with Defilers and Possessed Marines

[@johnkerr762]

Hell yeah brother! Do you hear the voices TOO??!?

[@murphybegood]

@@johnkerr762 😂😂😂😂

[@tylerhunt5578]

This is 100% my favorite of Jay’s army paint schemes, it’s just plain impressive to watch him paint the scheme

[@tonyennis1787]

I bet it's harder than it looks.

[@havardross5782]

I cant stop seeing the legs with the masks as the old Bionicle mask for the toah of fire. It's really stuck in my head hahah

[@brotquel1592]

The claws' masks are literally Toa Tahu's masks from Bionicle... and I love it!

[@connendarf3857]

So glad I'm not the only one who say it

[@riverofmadness4996]

that was my firs thought

[@TheRealTerranMarine]

That legit does look like a fucked up Kanohi Hau

[@euansmith3699]

This Death Guard paint scheme is so cool. Good to see that it scales up to this big chap.

[@Akumadoken]

Interesting choice to paint the gun veiny and pink fleshy. 👀

[@ONIMOT100]

I have no nostalgia goggles, the GW Defiler looks awesome

[@blizzardgaming7070]

The only things that looks dorky are the head and melee weapons.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I'm on your team. Looks good to me.

[@olly123451]

Such a unique model, such a shame that GW didn’t go further down that style of model. I love the “newer” style of Demon Engines, but the Defiler is so unique. I’d love to see a redo of the model from GW one day, but I doubt it’ll ever happen.

[@marojiv]

That lower body veiny cannon.. 😂

[@Du1e]

I was looking for this comment. A pink veiny cannon, oh poor innocent Jay...

[@kevinjohanson5718]

Oh he knows what hes doing… lmao

[@MrTrubow]

"I added veins to the shaft..." *sighs and opens comments*

[@Drexounet]

That's a Pen** ... !? Oô

[@Nurgleoneshot]

The Defiler was out before 2008. I got mine in like 2004.

[@yagsipcc287]

yup came out earlyish in fourth and had rules in chaos 3.5 I think so what 2001 or 2002ish?

[@jamblpaints8453]

​@yagsipcc287 was announced as a new release for the eye of terror campaign in white dwarf 282 (uk edition, the issue numbers are different in North America) which was June 2003

[@theliteralsun-k7z]

@@yagsipcc287 the defiler existed in the same space of time that doomrider existed, think about that

[@battl3mast3r]

Yup, it came out 2003. I guess he got it wrong because the Soul grinder came out 2008

[@rubricmarine6857]

I got mine in 2005 for sure.

[@OwlShapedCeramic]

Very excited to see those wardogs painted up. I love how those Death Guard models paints up and seeing the layering on a larger surface will really help me replicate something similar on my own Knights

[@LuckyMonker]

Really Angry Lobster.

[@DrewMcPh]

No that's a really stinky lobster.

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

Crab

[@Hobbyrepubliken]

Im sorry but for me the goofy vibe stems mainly from the small head on top the original model. And you made that problem worse

[@HomeSliceOfWhiteBread]

Yea the head doesn't fit. Even with such a perfect paint job it looks wrong.

[@Jjgm69]

​ @HomeSliceOfWhiteBread Well at least the body of this version is more balanced with the head itself, because the original model looks like a head put in a box, in general the problem is that the head itself was not executed well, because if it is removed it would only be a spider/lobster I think there is really no way to solve the problem of the head, without removing the essence of the model, perhaps integrating it into the body itself, making the torso itself the head, maybe making the barrel come out of the mouth of the torso 🤔

[@foreverfornever1124]

idk why but this custom Defiler kinda makes me wish yall would create a Necron Lokhust Lord someday. I really love the way this one turned out! Those highlights always bring the craziness of the color blends together on your Death Guard, its amazing!. Definitely an improvement over the old model that needs a model overhaul and not really an update. Its model has always looked goofy without some cool custom work done to it

[@deividgarmar]

cant wait to see all those walkers painted in your death guard style. Also, Ive seen a lot of people doing kitbashes with brigands and the deathguard pllaguedrones and stuff

[@salamanda550]

Honestly the defiler could get a modern updated model similar to the Venomcrawler (which in of itself feels very much like a spiritual sucessor to it), and itd be a unit everyone loves.

[@laflecack]

yo the war dogs are gonna look TIGHT in your color scheme, cant wait to see em

[@adamzombie2653]

Showed up the mention the Tahu mask. Glad to see a lot of others beat me too it!

[@Phoenix_Dempsey]

The second you said "All my armies have a theme" i knew it was gonna be fast death guard

[@TriggertheTaco]

"Damn this old model looks whack" *makes a new one with mainly the whack elements*

[@NigeyWigey]

The scuttley rule would be cool if it could walk over enemy infantry and inflict D3 mortals. I’m just imaging the feet doing a bit of incidental impaling. Love the paint job and sculpt. It’s definitely one of the last relics in the Chaos line.

[@thasugarnut]

that is a sweet paint scheme. Never liked the original Defiler; I've scratch built one, totally modded a GW Defiler kit and kit bashed one out of a Forge Fiend. Your printed model is a nice departure from the GW design. Thanks for sharing!

[@maxbrandt6]

I think you've done a fantastic job on this nightmare machine! Give me the original Chaos Dreadnought any day but this Defiler is pretty cool.

[@Kavouraki_]

I LOVE your Death Guard projects. The paintjobs are incredible

[@computersocsci]

Your Death Guard color scheme is amazing, and watching it come together is like magic

[@JumpyLemming22]

I 100% love the defiler and I have four of them even though I can only run three so I’m in the process of converting one into a soul grinder so I can run it as an ally. Are amazing and the model is perfect. . Period I really like the paint job on this crabby boi, wow i have to take a look at how im painting and maybe make it more chaotic

[@JumpyLemming22]

That doesn’t mean that i won’t pick up the stl for this version, i could always use more crab people

[@derekgarcia3069]

Gorgeous paint job! I need to try experimenting more with some of my models. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@liamchandler6213]

This has to be my favorite color scheme out there. So unique and perfect for nurgle

[@FathersFigures]

Comedic timing and word choice was impeccable as always 🔥

[@wheel-worried5003]

Who the hell thinking the defiler is crap, it's funky and awesome

[@tehdipstick]

Thought I should point out that the reason the Defiler looks so old and chunky is because it came out in 2003, near the end of the third edition, and not 2008. Personally I've always liked the concept of a big crustacean/arachnid-like daemon engine with huge pincer claws and a stonking big gun on the front, but the model always left something to be desired. It has some cool elements, but felt dated to me even back then, with the static, rigid pose of the flail being the worst offender. I think my personal favorite Defiler variant would be the Brass Scorpion of Khorne. I like that yours has a sort of retro 1990's-2000's vibe. It reminds me a lot of Sir Killalot from Robot Wars/BattleBots. Also loving the paintjob as usual.

[@zero-production-value]

5:25 all I could see was Pingu 😂

[@miskatonic__]

that color scheme is a banger and looks fun to paint, incredible job!

[@ragozzinehq]

I love how this turned out, and without an airbrush necessary

[@iain.sm.c]

This is like something from bionicles was tainted by the warp, I love it.

[@Channel-jh5ef]

it's got bionicle knees

[@samuelcouey8946]

4:58 it’s vomiting bullets, and hates that you shoved a barrel in his mouth.

[@Skelebob-sp7pn]

Got to be honest I prefer the original, yours kindof looks like if the defiler was an enemy in a JRPG, looks to smooth and rounded to fit in with the style of GW chaos.

[@Dark_Iron_miniatures]

This paint job is super bad ass ! Thanks for the video

[@Du1e]

I can't unsee that big veiny cannon, thus he should be called BBC (Big Bad Crab ofc)

[@ValiduzZ]

I like almost all of your paintjobs. But the Death Guard green-yellow-whatever combo is art.

[@KingPimpDonCorleone]

For the name. In German the chaos defiler is called Chaos Geisel. What means as much as Chaos Chastiser. I always liked that name so I go for : Chastiser

[@leforestierdamien877]

always interesting toi see you paint your death guard, they are unique and i find this scheme to be one of the most inspiring. It just yell to us to put some paint on our many and go from there

[@armin8306]

This is a neat reimaginging. The defiler was actually my first ever kit

[@Doc_The_Outlaw_XIV]

I play Artillery and Zombie Death Guard, where I utilize the plagueburst crawlers, Blight Hauler and Foetid Bloat Drone, with some Heavy Infantry like Terminators and a horde of Poxwalkers. Such a fun mix of Squishy, Tough and long range hard hitters

[@graefx]

The Defiler is one of those iconic units that got my attention with DoW. I hope that GW doesn't replace it but gives it the terminator treatment of just uprez it. I love the demon engines but I hope they keep the more explicitly mechanical monstrosity rather than the recent fleshier direction.

[@ashleybevilacqua6260]

This looks great Jay and Nick. GW needs to take alot of the chaos old stuff at the back of the shed and make them go away for good. The chaos bikes and tanks need a refresh.

[@Maxmillion77]

I think the chaos gods would appreciate the amount of innuendo in this video. Definitely a glow up for the defiler

[@RichardJRussell]

Answering the question: "What would happen if we made a dreadnaught for a Demon instead of a fallen Space Marine?"

[@momodresden5653]

"I'll paint the belly gun pink!" Okay... "And draw veins on the shaft!" The what now?!

[@Jared-Whitfield]

EonsOfBattle video on my birthday! My first and only present today I'm sure😂

[@anthonybroadby3026]

Happy b'day mate, from Australia.

[@Jared-Whitfield]

@anthonybroadby3026 thank you 🤘

[@theliteralsun-k7z]

@@anthonybroadby3026 yoo another australian

[@GMG-ml8ik]

Honestly the GW defiler looks like a chilli crab dinner after you've eaten it mixed with a really angry dude

[@petehill7465]

happy birthday :)

[@Beelzebufo_ampinga]

The defiler is my favourite model ever, yours is cool too

[@sirmemealot1839]

Wow! Such an interesting defiler proxy and so well painted! It's so nice I want one of my own, However I LOATHE the head claws the moment I saw them. So unless a alternative set is released I'm going to have to pass on this.

[@theliteralsun-k7z]

he literally showed us a longer, more sharp version of the frontal claws

[@sirmemealot1839]

​@@theliteralsun-k7zI looked and couldn't find him showing any alternative claws, and the promo images didn't either

[@Jess_is_Stress]

Looking at the two stub-gun like things on the sides. I wonder if Defilers started off life looking something like the Onager Dunecrawlers and then got all Chaosy?

[@philurbaniak1811]

*_It's delightful, it's delicious, its Defiler!_*

[@angeredgnome]

i think giving the GW defiler a more dynamic pose could help make it better looking for example crawling over some city ruins

[@EricPuente-wr3bg]

Jay, you are an inspiration to us all

[@Neothunder240]

Could we get a link to the specific resin you're using?

[@riverofmadness4996]

its claws look like bionicle masks

[@tdlainc.4737]

The Defiler Model came out in 2002 when the 2nd version of the 3rd edition codex was released.

[@oldgrimrascal]

Id have to give the vent slots on the chest and face grill and unearthly creepy glow

[@MagsN4]

Could name it 'Laughing Jim' or 'Rustgill' after the hallucinogenic mushroom if you are going for a psychedelic theme.

[@EBKAZTEK]

Can they be used in play or just for collection

[@xxSeanVxx]

the final result is real cool but it's funny to see you paint something so abstract

[@ThatIronHandsGuy]

Who expected to click on a death guard vid? Btw looks awesome Jay!

[@ono1381]

Was hoping for a rehabilitation of the defiler kit, since i have one on bricks in my pile o shame but a 3d print is good too.

[@Mark.Matthews]

A whole new meaning for the D cannon....

[@bopaintsminis]

At 5:13 did you call the barrel of that gun a "veiny shaft"? 😳

[@georgelees7766]

Released around 2003, not 2008

[@brandonherrington7080]

@eonsofbattle what printer do you guys use?

[@OliverDemari]

That's a crazy Nurgle infected Bionicle

[@colouredIncognito]

Started with a mweh model, and somehow found the one way to make it horrendous 😂😂

[@SomeHumanIGuess]

I love my Defiler so much. It is one of the coolest things GW ever made.

[@tonyennis1787]

How does this model compare in size to a standard tank and the original Defiler?

[@captainweekend5276]

Definitely check out some of Tycho from play on tabletop's lists, he's done a lot of deceptively fast death guard lists!

[@raeishimura]

Green energy from the flamer? Flashbacks to battles with Tox Flamers in Darktide

[@richardrobson6937]

You should make the war dogs look like its controled by nurglings so there crawling around on or in them it would be so cool!

[@PhilAlm92]

Aaah yes, pink and veiny is a great choice for the protruding tube👀

[@Viperess77]

For some reason the name "Sunset Sasparilla" came to mind when seeing the finished product

[@offroadturkey]

I think this is your best painted army!

[@mrjacobspear]

Your DG videos are awesome.

[@TheDarkChaplain]

We got Defilers featuring in the Corax HH novellas, btw. Dark Mech was busy.

[@CeriMullins-nq3mc]

Cool model Jay

[@e_m_met]

Crimson Fists next, please.

[@mondo3802]

How are you not tired of watching space marines get painted?!

[@e_m_met]

@@mondo3802 I sympathise with your sentiment but the Crimson Fist being the very first space marines to created gives Jay the opportunity to do something a little different. He can go with a 1980s retro/judge dredd style common to the artwork of the original Rogue Trader book. And he could use a Horus Heresy Beakie as an homage to the RTB01 box set. It would be a break from the normal Codex compliant marine. You have to admit, that would be a spin on the normal SM paint job.

[@muddly701]

Glorious paint job 10/10

[@adonoghuea02]

Dude, the model came out 2003... And it's freaking cool as

[@garryame4008]

I'd love to see Abaddon in this color sheme

[@Fallout-pv5lr]

Paint some red scorpions for your next chapter single.

[@jeffreypace89]

I love using Defiler faceplates for my Daemon Princes.

[@toblexson5020]

The defiler was kinda cool a decade ago, especially with conversions and stuff. I feel like it just really, really, needs an update to bring it in line with the newer demon-engines. A more demonic mix of mechanical and flesh.

[@AntiT42]

congrats you managed to make GW's model look like the better option

[@Jan_Iedema]

Your deathguard look so good!

[@SolarisWesson]

A Defiler named Cactus Jack would be amazing

[@TheSalem777]

I Love the Defiler,.. you should call it .. Septicus Doomcrab

[@ericsmith9212]

Great model and paint job. I think you should name him Putrius ( Poo-tree-us)

[@knuckl6972]

It is cool, it got me into csm almost singlehandedly