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.
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.
I have been working on the black bands that hold the ITMG to the suit side glove disconnects. Also continuing the work on the pressure gage. 
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
I decided it was time to test fit the major parts of the ITMG to the inner suit. I had just
finished sewing the front to the two back halves.
I need to hem the bottom of the legs. Also the arm holes need to be larger. Then I’ll start working on the neck and the the rear entry flap/zipper. The last cone on the sleeves that tapers down to the glove disconnects, and of course I need to cast and paint all the various hardware items and attach them.
Sounds like a lot, but I have the biggest part finished. And its down hill from here.
To this:
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