The impossible physique of David McAllister
Fictional physique model David McAllister is a CG model customized by Poser artist ManOfSteel. David is named after his creator’s favorite piece of classical sculpture, Bernini’s David. You can see his uncensored renderotica gallery here (but you have to register) and G rated galleries as well as interviews, more videos and merchandise at his site DAVID by ManOfSteel.
An interviewer mentioned that David’s exaggerated muscle groups seem to be more of a 3D satire on the commonplace gay obsession with muscle culture and hero worship than a realistic depiction of the hero/bodybuilder. Somewhere along the stylized images of Tom of Finland, Etienne, etc. than the more realistic yet still mammoth bodies of real competitive bodybuilders. “Not exactly real and bordering on comic art.” ManOfSteel disagrees (see his comment), but I have to agree with the interviewer – I think intentionally or not, this type of figure definitely plays into the collective gay unconsciousness’ fetish for unattainable ultimate perfection. In my opinion, the exaggerated physiques look just as impossible on actual real-life bodybuilders seeking to surpass what already could be considered perfection in an eternal quest to be bigger and better. I don’t think that this detracts from David’s appeal, in fact it is the seeming impossibility of his body that makes him interesting to me.
The creation of the online character David McAllister began with a Poser figure named “Michael 2″ from the DAZ site. ManOfSteel had a clear idea of an ideal face, and with photos by his monitor, he began to make hundreds of adjustments. Finally, he made a few custom morphs to adjust a few fine details to the body, face, and later the hair and then David was born – impossible out-of-proportion physique and all.
And of the few comments he gets from “non-fans”, the number one comment is always, “He’s too big.” He politely tells them that he is not too big. ManOfSteel made David for himself, and therefore he’s just right. That’s usually all he says because the concept would be lost on them.
Is the Empire State Building “too big”? Are the hotels in Las Vegas “too big”? Is China’s Forbidden City “too big”? They’re supposed to be big. Over the top. Peerless and without equal.
If I get positive feedback on these compilation videos I just may put together a NSFW gallery of David McAllister images, so tell me what you think? Hot or Not?
DAVID’S IMPOSSIBLE STATS:
Height 6′- 6½”
Chest 80″
Waist 36″
Inseam 38″
Arm (flexed) 32″
Neck 24″
Hand length 9″
Foot length 13 1/2″ (Shoe size 17 EEE)
Weight 375 lbs.
via BlueEyedBeast
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05/28/2009 at 3:16 pm
That remark about David being a satire on the gay obsession with muscles is actually from the interviewer, not me, and was phrased more in a question form i.e. “Is David supposed to be a satire…bordering on comic art?” The answer is no, and the truth of the matter is that I designed David with a blend of classical proportions and those of the ultimate aesthetically proportioned (albeit huge) bodybuilder. No ‘roid gut here. No wide hips or short arms, or skinny calves. All those proportions are mathematically calculated for accuracy. My goal was to make *my* version of the ultimate body and face. Now, a bodybuilder’s physique is not attractive to everyone, so if you think I’m trying to dictate the standard for male beauty, I’m not. I made him for myself, with no intention of sharing him. He just happened to get famous along the way.
And people tell me that part of his charm is the variety of roles and fantasies he portrays, and also the fact that he DOESN’T look like a cartoony Incredible Hulk.
He’s not quite impossible. That seems to keep people coming back for more.
05/29/2009 at 4:57 am
I’m reminded of the exchange from Rocky Horror Picture Show-
Janet: I don’t like my men with TOO many muscles…
Frank: I didn’t make him for YOU!
I love David’s face and especially the furry chest (a rarity for guys as big as David gets). The hypermusculature barely registers, as I am obsessing about other aspects of the rendering.
And the NSFW stuff is SO worth the registration! Woof!
05/29/2009 at 11:54 am
Glad you like it – so you think it’s worthy of a gallery?
Love the Rocky Horror reference. Saw that over 30 times way back in high school.
06/09/2009 at 4:18 pm
Yes – a Gallery! I LOVED this stuff!
Whoever is confused by this art is unfamiliar with the classic gay male art of Tom of Finland, Domino, Shadow, etc. THESE artists truly exaggerated their men – David is actually a possible if overblown muscleman. The fact that he doesn’t shave his body like most body builders is what probably has most of these critics (I was going to say something more nasty) in twist knickers, but he is so damned HOT!
Ike