This weekend I was cleaning up my workroom. And hanging in front of one of my storage shelves was a suit I had started to assemble using “Sunbrella” cloth. I like it because it has a similar look and stiffness to Beta Cloth. The suit has quite a bit of work done on it, But I don’t plan to finish it. I am working with different materials now.
I noticed during my clean up and re-organizing that I had to move this suit about five time.
That is enough, I don’t want to toss it (too much work in it) and I don’t plan to finish it. So what to do?
I know some of you want to build your own replicas… well here is a head start. I could use some cash right now, so I offer this starting point for sale. Its far from finished, but its well on its way. I had a lot of time in this one before moving on and the parts that are finished look pretty good.
So here it is, $400 and you pay shipping (Or best offer)
No warranty, no guarantee, just a bit of my hard work for you to finish.
If you are interested contact me through this blog, or my email address: anil8tor@gmail.com
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I finished making two UD valves. Here is one of them on a photo of the real thing. Its hard to get scale from these closeups, but assuming Ulli’s hands are roughly the same size as mine, I should be in the ballpark. And hey, as far as I know, nobody else making suits bothers with these details.
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Sorry for the long gap between post. But I find myself working on several different projects at the same time, and not finishing anything that I can report.
I would like to ask a question of my readers (Yes, Both of you ;-} )
Would there be any interest if I could supply a reproduction Apollo Bubble helmet, professionally cast from a mold of my real helmet bubble?
The only source I know of that sells a reproduction, gets $3800.00 for one.
I was thinking of pricing somewhere around $1500 if I get enough interest. Of course I would have to sell several to cover my cost at this price.
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I finished the detail under the UDC flap today. And I finally sewed the name tag on the front of the ITMG. So I thought I’d put up a couple of pictures.
Here is a photo of the UDC flap open on Ed Mitchell’s flown suit from Apollo 14 for comparison.
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Well it had to happen, I just spent an hour removing gas connectors, glove disconnects and other assorted attachments between the ITMG and the inner suit. Then I removed the ITMG for the first time in weeks.
All this is necessary so I can move a pocket and add some details, including the name tag, and the injection port under the UDC flap.
I managed to acquire some thick black rubber to use as the glove disconnects restraint bands. I had black zip ties there, but was not happy with the look. So when I re-assemble the suit it will look better.
I will be checking and re-checking the details while I have everything apart. And adding some small details I have put off. (such as the velcro for the Lunar Overshoes) And just generally tidying up.
Update: The aluminum template worked fine for the pressure gage, I now have a good fit between the lens and the body for a realistic look.
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I’ve been doing some assembly. Finished attaching the LS connectors. Added some additional material in the shoulders to round them out a bit. Added the upper PLSS bracket and cinch strap. And decided it was time to test the fit of everything again. So the photos show the end result.
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I have felt better these last few days and have been working off and on on the suit. As the pictures show, I have the aluminum neckring painted and installed. And the helmet visor on the LEVA is done.
I have also started installing the LS gas connectors, and have the glove disconnects in place.
And I have the UDC valve in place:
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I started work on the zipper cover and the abrasion patch. After I get the velcro and snaps on the suit I will sew everything together.
I also fired up my welder and made a lower PLSS bracket and attached it. Not as nice and clean as ILC’s version. But I not a pro welder.
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