I seldom post here, as, since I'm not a modeler, I can't really offer deep criticism, but when I saw "Magus" in the thread title, I just had to take a peek.
Take it for what you will, but your model is looking outstanding so far! I can't wait to see the finished product. I haven't been this excited about a model since someone pointed me in the direction of nuttzy's Samus model way back when, or when Gir started making his Raziel (at least, I think he was making a Raziel).