A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Western Diamondback Rattlerman

I really enjoyed doing the interview with Alan Macias, and was perusing BME to find other people who might make for a good interview. That’s when  ran across this new picture of NoMan Pan. You may recognize him as he is no stranger to  modblog. With the picture was the following description:

The first stage in my transformation process into a Western Diamondback Rattler.

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The facial tattooing was done by Christine Starnes of Custom Tattoos From the Soul in Austin, Texas, which is apparently the place to be for

So NoMan Pan, I left a comment on the wall of your facebook fan page, but I couldn’t find a single other way to contact you so if you happen to come across this post and want to do an interview with me, please shoot me an email [email protected],com.

Comments

104 responses to “Western Diamondback Rattlerman”

  1. Sean Philips Avatar

    Well, I finally got him so I should have an interview up soon. Might not be until next year as I am going to be out of town a lot during the holidays, but soonish at least.

  2. Sean Philips Avatar

    Well, I finally got him so I should have an interview up soon. Might not be until next year as I am going to be out of town a lot during the holidays, but soonish at least.

  3. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Robofish, I do not believe I know who Jenya is, care to share?

  4. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Robofish, I do not believe I know who Jenya is, care to share?

  5. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Robofish, I do not believe I know who Jenya is, care to share?

  6. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Robofish, I do not believe I know who Jenya is, care to share?

  7. sikspud Avatar
    sikspud

    He’s a member on CoBM 🙂

    And awesome!

    <333 Can’t wait to see more photos of the next step!

  8. sikspud Avatar
    sikspud

    He’s a member on CoBM 🙂

    And awesome!

    <333 Can’t wait to see more photos of the next step!

  9. sikspud Avatar
    sikspud

    He’s a member on CoBM 🙂

    And awesome!

    <333 Can’t wait to see more photos of the next step!

  10. sikspud Avatar
    sikspud

    He’s a member on CoBM 🙂

    And awesome!

    <333 Can’t wait to see more photos of the next step!

  11. Michael Fowler Avatar
    Michael Fowler

    After some color and shading, it’ll be nice to see.

  12. Michael Fowler Avatar
    Michael Fowler

    After some color and shading, it’ll be nice to see.

  13. Michael Fowler Avatar
    Michael Fowler

    After some color and shading, it’ll be nice to see.

  14. Michael Fowler Avatar
    Michael Fowler

    After some color and shading, it’ll be nice to see.

  15. Sean Philips Avatar

    Thanks Arto, I shot him a message.

  16. Sean Philips Avatar

    Thanks Arto, I shot him a message.

  17. Sean Philips Avatar

    Thanks Arto, I shot him a message.

  18. Sean Philips Avatar

    Thanks Arto, I shot him a message.

  19. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    NoMan is an amazing person and is not copying ANYONE on his journey. His modifications are his own!
    I regard him very highly in my life and can’t believe so many people wuld disrespect him for what he has done.

    This is BME and nobody’s modifications should be met with negativity, rude comments, or disrespect, GROW UP!!!!

    I’m looking forward to the interview with him very much 🙂

    I love you NoMan, keep doing what you do and continue on your journey my dear friend xoxo

  20. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    NoMan is an amazing person and is not copying ANYONE on his journey. His modifications are his own!
    I regard him very highly in my life and can’t believe so many people wuld disrespect him for what he has done.

    This is BME and nobody’s modifications should be met with negativity, rude comments, or disrespect, GROW UP!!!!

    I’m looking forward to the interview with him very much 🙂

    I love you NoMan, keep doing what you do and continue on your journey my dear friend xoxo

  21. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    NoMan is an amazing person and is not copying ANYONE on his journey. His modifications are his own!
    I regard him very highly in my life and can’t believe so many people wuld disrespect him for what he has done.

    This is BME and nobody’s modifications should be met with negativity, rude comments, or disrespect, GROW UP!!!!

    I’m looking forward to the interview with him very much 🙂

    I love you NoMan, keep doing what you do and continue on your journey my dear friend xoxo

  22. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    NoMan is an amazing person and is not copying ANYONE on his journey. His modifications are his own!
    I regard him very highly in my life and can’t believe so many people wuld disrespect him for what he has done.

    This is BME and nobody’s modifications should be met with negativity, rude comments, or disrespect, GROW UP!!!!

    I’m looking forward to the interview with him very much 🙂

    I love you NoMan, keep doing what you do and continue on your journey my dear friend xoxo

  23. kr3wie Avatar
    kr3wie

    what do you work with, looking like this?

  24. kr3wie Avatar
    kr3wie

    what do you work with, looking like this?

  25. kr3wie Avatar
    kr3wie

    what do you work with, looking like this?

  26. kr3wie Avatar
    kr3wie

    what do you work with, looking like this?

  27. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    sorry i didn’t mean to be rude, i was only joking about him eating small mammals and living in a desertous climate. this transformation is already looking sick, you can see the inner rattler in his eyes.

  28. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    sorry i didn’t mean to be rude, i was only joking about him eating small mammals and living in a desertous climate. this transformation is already looking sick, you can see the inner rattler in his eyes.

  29. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    sorry i didn’t mean to be rude, i was only joking about him eating small mammals and living in a desertous climate. this transformation is already looking sick, you can see the inner rattler in his eyes.

  30. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    sorry i didn’t mean to be rude, i was only joking about him eating small mammals and living in a desertous climate. this transformation is already looking sick, you can see the inner rattler in his eyes.

  31. Taveon Avatar
    Taveon

    @meow i doubt it, i’ve been very naughty this year so santa will most likely flip me the bird and shout something along the lines of “maybe next year you humor-less, pretentious, sod”

  32. Taveon Avatar
    Taveon

    @meow i doubt it, i’ve been very naughty this year so santa will most likely flip me the bird and shout something along the lines of “maybe next year you humor-less, pretentious, sod”

  33. Taveon Avatar
    Taveon

    @meow i doubt it, i’ve been very naughty this year so santa will most likely flip me the bird and shout something along the lines of “maybe next year you humor-less, pretentious, sod”

  34. Taveon Avatar
    Taveon

    @meow i doubt it, i’ve been very naughty this year so santa will most likely flip me the bird and shout something along the lines of “maybe next year you humor-less, pretentious, sod”

  35. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    @Taveon well all to his own when it comes to humor but u realy shoudl get ur facts straights hes about to turn 50… NOT well in his 50′s;)

  36. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    @Taveon well all to his own when it comes to humor but u realy shoudl get ur facts straights hes about to turn 50… NOT well in his 50′s;)

  37. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    @Taveon well all to his own when it comes to humor but u realy shoudl get ur facts straights hes about to turn 50… NOT well in his 50′s;)

  38. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    @Taveon well all to his own when it comes to humor but u realy shoudl get ur facts straights hes about to turn 50… NOT well in his 50′s;)

  39. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    I must add that he is quite young at heart for almost 50 too. BTW his birthday is in January, i hope the interview/article is done before then 🙂

  40. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    I must add that he is quite young at heart for almost 50 too. BTW his birthday is in January, i hope the interview/article is done before then 🙂

  41. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    I must add that he is quite young at heart for almost 50 too. BTW his birthday is in January, i hope the interview/article is done before then 🙂

  42. PiercedEm Avatar
    PiercedEm

    I must add that he is quite young at heart for almost 50 too. BTW his birthday is in January, i hope the interview/article is done before then 🙂

  43. Gary Avatar
    Gary

    Love the interview man! I think the new scales look great. I showed the new pics to my mom and she loved the addition. see you soon

  44. Gary Avatar
    Gary

    Love the interview man! I think the new scales look great. I showed the new pics to my mom and she loved the addition. see you soon

  45. Gary Avatar
    Gary

    Love the interview man! I think the new scales look great. I showed the new pics to my mom and she loved the addition. see you soon

  46. Gary Avatar
    Gary

    Love the interview man! I think the new scales look great. I showed the new pics to my mom and she loved the addition. see you soon

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