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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I moved the thigh pocket. I believe it looks better now. Now I just need to make the name tag, and the UDC injection site, fix a few small things….
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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 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 received the white boots I ordered, with the gum colored sole. I have been unable to locate anything with the exact sole the original had.
A small milestone, I made a decision on which suit I am going to do. I like to pick a certain crew-member and try to replicate (as close as I can) their suit. This time its going to be…Ed Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Suit.
Why? you may ask, well several reasons. Not the least of which is Ulli’s wonderful photo album over at the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal
This week I pinned the ITMG major parts together and test the fit on the inner suit.. That is when I realized I needed to move the UDC cover. I also was not happy with the shoulder area. I am working on a solution for that. I’ll post some photos when I get it fixed.
Oh, one last thing, I received the 36 inch white #10 zipper I ordered for the ITMG. Its the longest I could get in a number 10. It should be fine, the last suit had a 32 inch and it was ok.
Thats going to do it for today, I’ll post some pictures tonight.
Remember, if all else fails…try SCE to AUX
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If you thought the UDC flap seemed a little high and to the inside, well you are right. I have since moved it down and to the outside a little. Working from picture, sometimes things need “adjustments”
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