So, i've recently been thinking about a costume or prop to build and came up with the idea to build a budget, yet still accurate as can be, space shuttle suit a.k.a ACES.
The suit was used from STS-64 up until the final flight, STS-135 in 2011. It was designed to replace the LES, launch entry suit. I decided to build this suit because for a beginners project, it seems relatively simple compared to the Apollo 11 EVA suit, which i would hope to build in the future. so to begin with the basic orange suit, i am going to use an orange flight suit, made for the Rebel x wing pilot as it seems to be very similar and the pockets are located in the right positions. The next part, correct me please, i dont know the proper name, the helmet pull down strap, will be made out of a webbing type material similar to the material found on the WW2 us para webbing. Next, for the two ports down near the mid-chest region, the right one will be made out of a piece of pvc plumbing, will a wall mount which is perfect. and for the left one, i will mold it out with clay. so thats what i have come up with to start with, so that should be the next months project. and finally, remember, i am looking t build this on a budget, yet making it as accurate as possible. Any advice or help would be extremely appreciated. more updates to come.
The suit was used from STS-64 up until the final flight, STS-135 in 2011. It was designed to replace the LES, launch entry suit. I decided to build this suit because for a beginners project, it seems relatively simple compared to the Apollo 11 EVA suit, which i would hope to build in the future. so to begin with the basic orange suit, i am going to use an orange flight suit, made for the Rebel x wing pilot as it seems to be very similar and the pockets are located in the right positions. The next part, correct me please, i dont know the proper name, the helmet pull down strap, will be made out of a webbing type material similar to the material found on the WW2 us para webbing. Next, for the two ports down near the mid-chest region, the right one will be made out of a piece of pvc plumbing, will a wall mount which is perfect. and for the left one, i will mold it out with clay. so thats what i have come up with to start with, so that should be the next months project. and finally, remember, i am looking t build this on a budget, yet making it as accurate as possible. Any advice or help would be extremely appreciated. more updates to come.
