Recent content by dogstar

ah yes…thats what it looks like…I wasnt sure becuase the weave looks very “orderly” and dense…not like typical repair type fiberglass…thanks!

it seems to be a thinner “kevlar-like” weave material…not structural neccessarily

can someone help to identify the material that forms the white border on this visor?

sorry its taken so long to answer…yes, I took measurements from an original casting of a Mark iv and created a 3D model which I printed…the interior is taken out of a trashed vintage era appropriate helicopter helmet and the graphics stamped on the interior were created on my laptop and made...

Well, after maybe 4 years (?) here's the final shots of my replica of a US Navy Mark IV full pressure helmet which was the fore runner of the Mercury Program space helmet along with the full pressure space suit by the Navy...there would be a lot more to do if I were to make it museum quality...

heres a first try for the graphics on the back

I think this will be final configuration of visor mount…looks convincing to the casual eye I think

trial fit on visor 1…

very nice…but the price is why I am trying to diy!

Well...I shot it with s Tamiya gold and thought it looked goofy...reshot with Rustoleum and its a little more toned down...but I think the white color as posted above just feels more "real"....any thoughts?

latest update…getting the helmet along…

as a matter of fact, one of the scans will really help me in understanding how the mic is mounted and where the wires go...a lot of info I can use...

got it...thanks!

struggling? no need...this thread is about me trying to source understanding, materials and process to make a Mark IV USN pressure suit and helmet...the 3D scan images you show in your previous posts in this thread were excellent, unlike the 3D helmet scans I have been working with to this...