Wow
This is really coming along nicely 
Dig the new Mechanics on the Neck.
Machineflesh 3D Challenge Entry: Eric Normandin
Versiden
#82
nice work on the neck
im not sure about the physique of the arms tho - he looks more like a warrior than an explorer.
keep rockin’
Cygnus-X
#83
@ janhath Thanks for the comments:) I think this typical alien concept came from the logical fallowing of humans evolution, I like this “theory” a lot so I decided to make my own version of those mystic aliens.thanks for your support.
@ Isabelle Thanks. I am using Softimage XSI and that’s true there is a lot of geometrie because of the tubes, but that not that heavy I can easily work with thanks for asking.
@ Virtuoso Thanks a lot mate 
It’s always a pleasure to read your nice comments. I look at your work and all I have to say is WOW it’s great. well stay tuned I’ll update something new soon.
@ sascha henrichs Thank for your support I REally appreciate 
Yes perhaps your right I’ll make the nek longer. I did this Machine part because I am thinking that the fusion between machine and flesh was not enought clear, everything was mixed inside the suit.
so that’s why I came with this Idea the big tube is for the blood up to is brain. In fac underneath this black “plastic” is his natural nek. I just wanted to make this were tubes entering directly with the flesh. Well I may change it a little. I will think about it maybe let more skin appear on is nek.
Let me know what you think I update soon an other render with the longer nek and some changes. I may do an other version also with more skin on is nek. stay tuned cya
@el_newty Thanks a lot
@ SigFire Thanks for your comments and support.
@Versiden Thanks, happy you like it. I’ll chek it for the arms.
Pleribus
#86
The longer neck does look a lot cooler. Maybe it could be retractable… would be good for an explorer to peer over tall objects as he surveys his alien surroundings.
The clean lines between flesh and machine is spot on as well, I can’t imagine an advanced alien race would do this in anything but a sleek and clean manner.
creativer
#87
nice model dude! looks like it has alot of character. would be cool in an animation.
:bounce:
Saschi0815
#89
Hi Cygnus,
many thanxx for your comments in my thread,mate
Ok, lets go to the main thing here:
Great progress, i love the neck really a lot, mainly the glow light.
I think it’s only a little bit to dark, so I can’t see inside to see the nice details…:drool:
But for sure one of the TopTen so far:applause:
ParadiseFlyBird
#90
Cygnus_X : wow man you have come along way and made great progress on you’re entry… the form of your creation is sweet to look at
and im lovin the back of the neck area… cant wait to see somemore:thumbsup: … keep up the cool work…
EmpY
#91
Cygnus_X, thats a steady and excellent progress you have!
I like his face expression, and the long neck is abs great:bounce: .
Virtuoso
#92
Well to add to my latest comments…The elongated neck goes well with your creation…I like the extended flow,your character has a flow,a smooth elegant flow,and now with the neck it continues even more so…Nice smooth modeling,clean,and a very nice piece of work in all regards Eric…Keep pumping out the very nice work,this will be a nice piece of work you can be proud of…:buttrock:
rattlesnake
#93
the design on the neck components is great!, your image is one of my favorites:applause: , good job, is like the lord of the aliens!he looks great, nothing but nice thoughts on your work man:thumbsup:
Tremoside
#94
New neck is excellent! Could you tell how your final pose setup will look?
Follow this fluent and smooth style of work…I’m :bowdown:
Cygnus-X
#95
@ ALL Thank you so much for your compliments and support! Always nice to receive such of good comments from you guys. :bounce:
@ Pleribus Thanks! Yes I’ll think about your idea of the retractble neck.
@ creativer Thanks! yes could be great to animate, I’ll may do something after the contest.
@ mosconariz Thanks man! Always happy to see your nice words
@ Saschi0815 Thanks a lot for your comments and support I really apreciate!!!by the way your caracter is really coming together keep rockin matte.
@ ParadiseFlyBird Thanks a lot dudd, yes stay tuned I’ll update some more soon. Btw I find it great your idea for your final post, the top secret files well tought.
@ EmpY Thanks for your support, really happy that you like the neck. I wasn’t sure at first but now my idea is more clear, I’ll continu with this one. I saw your last composition look great!! keep going
@ Virtuoso Thankss Always a pleasure to read your nice comments man. Really happy that you like it, cheers! your comment really help me to make my decision about the neck, thanks again mate.
@ rattlesnake thanks for your comments and for your support.keep up your good work man, that torture machine is comming really well.
@Tremoside Thanks really happy that you like it. yes I have some ideas for the final shot, it will be on an other planet, kind of foggy swamp with some weird translucent plants. The alien will do some experimentation on the vegetation of that planet. The general ambience will be dark and blue. well that’s one idea I am not sure yet. I’ll draw some sketch soon.
Cygnus-X
#96
An other view to see the neck with the rest of the body.I am now working on adding details to the arms, like veins and stuff like that.Comments are always welcome cya
madshooter
#97
Hi,
Your model looks great and amazing every time I see it. Neck
is looking really cool . you have done lot of detailing on your character and that is why I really like it.
great job:thumbsup:
Lemog
#98
… I don’t see this thread before… It’s a real shame…
It’s very insteresting… a good realization… I like to see all the little details… a terribly good work for me and beautiful wip
I wait the next step now… :wavey:
harnelbe
#99
Nice modeling !!!
looking at the veins you put on the arm i think it could be interesting to add some veins modeling at the back side of the head which could justify the tubes connections to the head, it could be good details especially in the pose of your last update.