Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
This looks absolutely fantastic. Great work! :thumbsup
This looks absolutely fantastic. Great work! :thumbsup
Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Pro Shots Added July 16, 2014!
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Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
Bravo, sir! Well done!
Bravo, sir! Well done!
p51
Sr Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
That clang you heard in the distance was my jaw hitting the floor. I must admit I was unimpressed with the initial stages of the build, but the further you went with it, the more it looked accurate. That's an amazing job you did. I've handled a couple of real suits of this type and I can tell you that this is THE best one-person build I've ever seen!
That clang you heard in the distance was my jaw hitting the floor. I must admit I was unimpressed with the initial stages of the build, but the further you went with it, the more it looked accurate. That's an amazing job you did. I've handled a couple of real suits of this type and I can tell you that this is THE best one-person build I've ever seen!
DarkJedi1500
Well-Known Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
Actually, the U.S. Space and Rocket center has a LEM replica, upright Saturn V, a LEM simulator, and a real moon rock among other things and is only about 5 min from my apartment. I'm going to be making a few phone calls after D*Con to arrange a photo shoot.
I should point out that while the suit is ready for Dragon*Con it is far from finished. I still need to make the over visor for the helmet (I'm casting a new one with extra fan) and a camera. After the con I'm also going to upgrade my chest control box with correct indicators, add the OPS activation line, and add the pressure gauges to the arms. David is working on my arm checklist which may or may not be ready for D*Con.
Thanks for the compliments everybody!
Actually, the U.S. Space and Rocket center has a LEM replica, upright Saturn V, a LEM simulator, and a real moon rock among other things and is only about 5 min from my apartment. I'm going to be making a few phone calls after D*Con to arrange a photo shoot.
I should point out that while the suit is ready for Dragon*Con it is far from finished. I still need to make the over visor for the helmet (I'm casting a new one with extra fan) and a camera. After the con I'm also going to upgrade my chest control box with correct indicators, add the OPS activation line, and add the pressure gauges to the arms. David is working on my arm checklist which may or may not be ready for D*Con.
Thanks for the compliments everybody!
madmantrez
New Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
This is amazing!
This is amazing!
DarkJedi1500
Well-Known Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
Honestly, I suck at sewing. Before this, the most complex thing I sewn was a few mau5 heads. It took 4 tries to get the jumpsuit to a point I liked. You just have to try and not be afraid to fail a few times before you get it right.
Honestly, I suck at sewing. Before this, the most complex thing I sewn was a few mau5 heads. It took 4 tries to get the jumpsuit to a point I liked. You just have to try and not be afraid to fail a few times before you get it right.
sonicprops
Active Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
that is an amazing build. i would love one of these how much did the whole build cost ?
that is an amazing build. i would love one of these how much did the whole build cost ?
DarkJedi1500
Well-Known Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
A lot.
I don't keep track of the exact amount in each project. I allow so much a month to support my hobby, and there were a lot of materials purchased that never were used on the suit. That said, it is at least 4 digits.
Once I build our new 22" x 22" vacuum former I can seriously consider making kits avalible. Hypothetically, kits would include:
-EVA over helmet
-EVA visor with resin lip
-Bubble helmet vacuum form
-bubble helmet fiberglass casting
-chest connection ports
-Connectors for the PLSS pack
Please note I do not have a mold for every solid piece on the suit. Several pieces were made as one offs.
The rubber finger tips and boot soles will be avalible too but not part of the kit due to the labor and material involved. Look for an interest thread some time in 2014.
A lot.
I don't keep track of the exact amount in each project. I allow so much a month to support my hobby, and there were a lot of materials purchased that never were used on the suit. That said, it is at least 4 digits.
Once I build our new 22" x 22" vacuum former I can seriously consider making kits avalible. Hypothetically, kits would include:
-EVA over helmet
-EVA visor with resin lip
-Bubble helmet vacuum form
-bubble helmet fiberglass casting
-chest connection ports
-Connectors for the PLSS pack
Please note I do not have a mold for every solid piece on the suit. Several pieces were made as one offs.
The rubber finger tips and boot soles will be avalible too but not part of the kit due to the labor and material involved. Look for an interest thread some time in 2014.
p51
Sr Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
I'll be there in mid-September for Adult Space Camp, I sure wish you'd swing by so I could see the thing!
DarkJedi1500
Well-Known Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
Hmm. I wonder who I would need to contact there to work out some kind of show and tell.
A few more pics
First, we have a snoopy cap! It is made of cotton with eva floor mat ears. The mike wire is hose and wire similar to that used on my portal gun.
IMG_0762 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0763 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0768 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0770 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
And finally the flag, which is a 2 x 3 flag (I know the real ones are 3 x 5 but this is much easier to carry). I modified the top to allow the support rod and the side so there is no top rivet. The pole is a modified microphone stand.
IMG_0771 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
NOW I'm ready for Dragon*Con!
Hmm. I wonder who I would need to contact there to work out some kind of show and tell.
A few more pics
First, we have a snoopy cap! It is made of cotton with eva floor mat ears. The mike wire is hose and wire similar to that used on my portal gun.
IMG_0762 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0763 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0768 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
IMG_0770 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
And finally the flag, which is a 2 x 3 flag (I know the real ones are 3 x 5 but this is much easier to carry). I modified the top to allow the support rod and the side so there is no top rivet. The pole is a modified microphone stand.
IMG_0771 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr
NOW I'm ready for Dragon*Con!
CelticRuins
Sr Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
This is amazing! Hope to catch a pic of you at DCon!
This is amazing! Hope to catch a pic of you at DCon!
p51
Sr Member
Re: Apollo A7L Jim Lovell's Moon Suit, Weathered and Ready for Dragon COn 8/12/2013!
Wow, such a better product you have than the commercially available A7-series suits:
Apollo Replica Space Suit at The Space Store
and
Apollo Astronaut Full Space Suit Replica
Wow, such a better product you have than the commercially available A7-series suits:
Apollo Replica Space Suit at The Space Store
and
Apollo Astronaut Full Space Suit Replica
