That’s right, apparently Space Wolves are not the only ones who can take mounts! Horses however are at least a little more believable….
I mean horses have been bread for years to do our work for us, and who knows how powerful they will become in the far future? But seriously though, Clydesdales are huge massive creatures, and in a universe of planets you never know how nature will take it course.
Which also leads me to the hobby…. everyone’s is different. If you want to put a marine on a horse heck why not? It’s your model do what you want!
I once made a whole Ravenwing army mounted on Cold Ones with a Stegadon for my Master of the Ravenwing, and it was awesome. Realistic, no- but hey it was pretty much WYSIWYG, and fun!
So Jkin is working on some Heavy Cavalry for his Black Templars. When he runs them as Templars, they are Terminators with Thunder Hammer / Storm-shields (hence the 40mm bases, shields, and “Lance Hammers”).
He was going for a Knights theme with these guys and from the styling, lances, and mounts- I’d say he nailed it.
I’m sure if he slaps a 60mm base under them they would be legal as Thunderwolves as well, but that’s not a road he’s going down today.
Several cuts had to still be made to position them onto the smaller horses, but the gaps were filled with Green-Stuff. For the bodies he used a mix of Sanguinary Guard Torsos, and Black Templar Torsos form the upgrade kit.
The shoulders are a splash of Studded Pads, and Templar chapter pads to keep to the “Knight” theme.
Lances and Shields were added from the Bretonnian Knights set, and for the “Knight Helms” he used MKIV and MKIII heads from various kits (mostly Blood Angels, and Templars).
I think these turned out great. I love the dynamic posing, and can’t wait to see more!
Check out these Work In Progress (WIP) shots of his first squad, below.
You can checkout more of the crazy work Jkin puts out, HERE.
I think these “Knights” are worthy! -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
