N3rdyboy
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Thanks! These will be extremely helpful! I can't remember where or how I picked the size but my helmet is 9" in width so I'll probably adjust a few sizings on the neck ring. Thanks again!
Budget Mercury suit
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Thanks! These will be extremely helpful! I can't remember where or how I picked the size but my helmet is 9" in width so I'll probably adjust a few sizings on the neck ring. Thanks again!
N3rdyboy
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That would be extremely nice! Let me keep looking for the RPF's rules for buying and selling (I seem to remember reading something about that). But of not, you've given me a ton of helpful resources.
Yeah - it's likely cheaper and more accurate to buy a real one. I wasn't thinking you'd pay for a casting of it but I'd have to break it apart to mold it correctly. I'll end up doing it at some point but not until I begin work on my mercury suit.
By the way - what fabric did you use for this?
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By the way - what fabric did you use for this?
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N3rdyboy
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I used a satin. It was cheaper and I knew it was mostly going to be a "display" suit. I had seen a more "cosplay" silver fabric, it was stretchy and extremely pricy and this is a "budget" suit. I know that the helmet and neck ring may be the priciest part of this, but hopefully I should be able to sell some extras. The places I had the most difficulty were the straps, legs waist and shoulders. Best of luck on your suit!
N3rdyboy
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I tried patterning the gloves but that didn't work so I bought a pair of black leather gloves and hot glued the satin pattern on it. It's not my favorite part working on the suit and I will probably redo them, but Alan Shepard's suit had zippered wrists. I haven't cast anything before and I just didn't have the know how to try. I hoped that helped!
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I just finished the interior support for the helmet. Next I'll start working on the exterior, cover that in Bondo, and start making the silicone mold.
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So, I've been having difficulty covering the helmet, I got frustrated, tore it off, and stopped trying to cover it. I continued though working on the new neck ring . I intend to have it being a functional piece, so that makes it a couple peices. It will have the front, sliding part, and back.
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I plan on doing the visor with this plastic globe I bought. The "casing" (I suppose) for the visor I plan on making out of aluminum along with the neck ring. I'm also casting the connectors separately so that in the future I can make a Gemini suit. All that's left now is to Bondo the helmet.
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I bought a 24" globe, frankly I think it's too big and I'll probably have to heat form the cut piece to proper size.
