How to make a joint??

Do you know Seal could move their neck as a human?

Almost Human's necks are narrower than the body and head (some bodybuilders look no necks).

When the seal moves their neck and looks around, the neck part keeps changing. Sometimes narrower, sometimes smoother to the head.

I need to think about how to move the neck part joint, easily and follow the outer skin naturally.

By the way, over 20 years ago, I wanted a drill press for metal work. But too big to put my small room. Then I bought a drill stand for a regular electric drill. It was working well those days.

Now I need to make small holes for small metal parts.

When I checked the auction site, there were lots of cheap drill presses. Big ones, small ones. I was thinking of trying to bid but checked the other stores, and they selling new ones at almost the same price.

That's why I got a new small drill press.

Oh my goodness, it works great!!

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Armature

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