NASA Spacesuit fittings - High fidelity replicas

[Apolloman]

Thank you for you answer Imgill
In the simplest terms, the compression band clamp is a bit like this:

(I was given a height of 1.10 in including the ribbed part (lower part) and the upper part (mobil) of the neck ring, is this correct, can you confirm ? thank in advance)

 

[lmgill]

Yes, that is basically what the clamp is. 1/2" is the widest clamp that would fit a real ring

 

[Apolloman]

Thank you for answer Imgill, you're really reactive

I took the liberty of recovering a photo on ebay where you can see the complete neck ring.

Could you please tell me the different measures.. I can't figure out visually if the whole thing is "high" (everything is relative) or not?


Thank in advance

Best regards

 

[riceman]

The ACES connects look great! (so does the 3d model of the AL7B connect)
Will you be offering them with the correct OPEN - LOCK and LOCK - OPEN markings?

Here's a picture of my functional EMU glove connects. I constructed and printed them in ABS-like resin.
The golden parts are brass.

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you say you printed these?

 

[riceman]

The ACES connects look great! (so does the 3d model of the AL7B connect)
Will you be offering them with the correct OPEN - LOCK and LOCK - OPEN markings?

Here's a picture of my functional EMU glove connects. I constructed and printed them in ABS-like resin.
The golden parts are brass.

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would you mind dropping the files for me please or selling them?

 

[riceman]

Another piece of hardware, is a "Low detail" Apollo helmet disconnect ring. I have made a number of matching Apollo rings in the past, with fully functional lock pin system, but wanted a less expensive option, but still metal.
This is also machined aluminum, and the same dimensions as a Apollo A7L ring, but with a simplified spring plunger locking system.


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do you know where any exact measurements of the neck rings and wrist rings are

 

[riceman]

I have one question for you Imgill...

On the Apollo helmet disconnect ring (I'm talking about an original piece) the immobile lower part, attached to the TLSA was fastened with a compression band clamp..
My question is : what material was this compression band made of??

In the photo (sorry it's in French from my website), you can see the clamping system (steel), but as for the rest, I don't know..

By the way, one last one for the road..
- The area of the immobile lower part of helmet disconnect ring where the compression band rests and secures the TLSA is it smooth or grooved your replica seems to be grooved, and if so, why the grooves (on the original)???
(I couldn't find any photos)

Thank in advance
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do you know of any design documents of the neck ring and/or measurements

 

[lmgill]

do you know of any design documents of the neck ring and/or measurements

None that I know of online and none I can share.

 

[riceman]

None that I know of online and none I can share.

are you able to tell me the inner and outer diameter of the neck ring

 

[MaelAMN]

Hello Imgill

Your creations are very beautiful, Congratulations on your works !

I would like to know if it is possible to order some of your pieces.
I am currently building a replica of the ACES pressure suit but I'm missing some parts.

I would really like to be able to purchase the following accessories :
- The Gloves Rings (plastic)
- The All suit regulators (plastic)
- The regulators on the left leg on the suit (plastic)
All these accessories for the “ACES Pressure suit”.

Is it possible to buy these parts from you?

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Sincerely, Mael.

 

[sphericalcow]

Here's an updated version of my wrist disconnect.
Correct EMU size and all three positions functional: LOCK/ ENGAGE/ OPEN.
Not quite finished. Needs some small changes.

 

[lmgill]

Hello Imgill

Your creations are very beautiful, Congratulations on your works !

I would like to know if it is possible to order some of your pieces.
I am currently building a replica of the ACES pressure suit but I'm missing some parts.

I would really like to be able to purchase the following accessories :
- The Gloves Rings (plastic)
- The All suit regulators (plastic)
- The regulators on the left leg on the suit (plastic)
All these accessories for the “ACES Pressure suit”.

Is it possible to buy these parts from you?

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Sincerely, Mael.

I think I have all those. Typically, I list things through Orbital Surplus on eBay. I'll see what parts I have and get back to you.

 

[lmgill]

Hello Imgill

Your creations are very beautiful, Congratulations on your works !

I would like to know if it is possible to order some of your pieces.
I am currently building a replica of the ACES pressure suit but I'm missing some parts.

I would really like to be able to purchase the following accessories :
- The Gloves Rings (plastic)
- The All suit regulators (plastic)
- The regulators on the left leg on the suit (plastic)
All these accessories for the “ACES Pressure suit”.

Orbital Surplus has a complete set of ACES suit hardware available. Includes all of the hardware for the suit, plus, a real piece of Nomex ACES suit fabric.

 

[lmgill]

New project.
3D printed, polished O2 fitting, fully functional.

 

[joberg]

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