Building an A7l replica Apollo Moon Suit

My seamstress  Tamarra, has been doing her regular amazing work reproducing the Beta-Cloth boot on the pressure suit. When attached to the soles I have modified, they will look perfect.

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Here are some photos of helmet disconnects compared to a vintage Apollo era helmet disconnect. Except for the worn anodizing you can see the color is perfect, as is the size and shape. I am really happy with the results.

RIng on a ring

Here is one of my reproductions held over a vintage connector.

Old new

I am liking this.

And for Apolloman here are some better photos of the seal on the helmet disconnect.

Here is the small "o" ring seal

I am pointing to the seal with a small screwdriver.

Another seal photo

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Here are some pictures of the finished electrical connector. Also one of the connector on the Armstrong suit at NASM.

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Okay, now even though I had a lot to do with making these, I am still a bit surprised with how good they look now that they are finished. These truly are the best reproductions in the world. When held next to the real thing, its impossible to tell the difference. I am truly pleased with the outcome.

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I thought I’d show some more of the hardware I have been working on. The anodizing really helps. They look very good.

Below are some photos I took of Armstrongs suit at NASM

more of The real thing for comparison

The real thing for comparison

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After many prototypes and research, here are a pair of finished IV gloves.  They feature neoprene bladders with a pleather palm restraint and nylon palm cinch strap.  The bladder is attached to an anodized aluminum glove disconnect that has a ball bearing rotation allowing wrist movement when connected to the suit.  Covering all this is actual Beta-Cloth with all seams and stitches in the proper locations.

I am very happy with the result. They look exactly like I envisioned them.

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Fresh from the Anodizing shop.

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