Destination Moon helmet/costume project

[stephen210]

Here is the beginnings. I started this project for Mr. Bob Burns. As he told one of his holy grails. so here is were I am at.

Here is the master in works.

Once this is completed then on to the control panel.
More to come.

 

[Larry Young]

Steve, you are amazing. If it ends up anything like the AES, Bob will be thrilled forever.

 

[RICHIES ARMOR]

Its funny how they look so simple but take tons of work! Looking awesome!

Richie

 

[stephen210]

first test pull from the mold. Then mocked up.

Not to bad....

 

[micdavis]

If you're looking for more reference these suits appear in an episode of I Love Lucy.

The one where Lucy and Ethel are paid to dress as aliens to promote a movie.

 

[Krel]

They were also used in an episode of "The Time Tunnel". In addition to reusing the spacesuits, they also used stock footage from DM.

David.

 

[phase pistol]

Outstanding! :cry

Another classic Sci Fi helmet, finally done justice. :thumbsup

And what do you know, "Destination Moon" (along with some other 50s sci fi including "Rocketship X-M") is now in the public domain! Check it out for free on Internet Archive:

Watch Free Sci-Fi Movies From the 1950s

 

[Funky]

Steve, that looks GREAT! It came a long way from what you originally got in the mail!

 

[kmc]

What was used as a base for the helmet shell? It's a very peculiar shape. It it custom blown plastic?

 

[Funky]

What was used as a base for the helmet shell? It's a very peculiar shape. It it custom blown plastic?

Very interesting story behind that, but I'll let Steve tell you.

 

[kmc]

If it's a mould of a JVC Videosphere, I shall be impressed.

 

[ScifiMan]

Wowsers @stephen210. Love the Work you have put into it.
I came to this thread because I saw referrers from the link to my site (scifiblog.net) and just read the whole thread.

May I feature your project and pictures on my site? (feel free to message me - if you want to add in more comments...)

 

[stephen210]

Cool Site, ScifiMan. We can talk.
I spent about a year on and off trying to find a company that would or could do the blow mold for the squashed sphere. No luck then on evil Ebay I found a vintage Western clear helmet that had been stored with something stacked on eather side ofthe dome(squashed flat on both sides) not good.
It was the correct shape and more than likely made by the same company that did the original helmets. So I made a splash off one of the good sides and reformed the helmet back. Any idea how much sanding one has to do to get a smooth surface. Ye Gads.
I am going to use Task15 from Smooth on to make the one for Bob. it is the ping pong ball color the originals were and is very strong.
Love the vintage stuff.
Steve

 

[kmc]

Quite an interesting bit of serendipity (and a lot of work)! As always, you produce cracking helmets.

I look forward to seeing this develop.

 

[stephen210]

All Done. Seems like a simple helmet. But it kicked my butt.

Thanks
Steve

 

[Larry Young]

Gorgeous work as usual, Steve.

 

[kmc]

I concur with Mr. Young. Gorgeous work.

Was the neck ring turned at a machine shoppe or cut from an aluminium pipe?

 

[Krel]

Truly a thing of beauty. Is that a real microphone, or did you mock one up?

Does anyone know if this one of the D.M. helmets redressed for "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet"? Getty Images - Unsupported browser detected

David.

 

[paulrw]

That's just fantastic !

 

[kdawg1]

Sweet will you be selling blanks? Bob will love this!