Space 1999 Flight Suit

[darthwalls]

I have started work on a Space 1999 flight suit,

So far I have finished the belt and stun gun holster,

the numbers for the chest box,

the patches for the sleeves,

the Alpha Moonbase patch is from FabGear U.S.A. the other 2 I had made.

and the boots,

and ankle rings for the suit,

I also have the helmet and visor,

I have also finished the mold for the neck ring and have started on the pattern for the suit itself. I hope to have the neck ring pulled this week and the complete neck seal by next week.

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Simply amazing.

I've always wanted one of the Space 1999 jackets. (like Luke Skywalker's ceremony jacket)

 

[superjedi]

Nice.
Haven't seen anyone attempt this one as far as I've seen. Hope to see more progress.

 

[micdavis]

There was at least a piece of one at the last World-Con in LA

Maybe someone has pics?

 

[Larry Young]

Hey, if you have an extra Eagle One patch laying around, PM me.

 

[darthwalls]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Larry Young @ Mar 14 2007, 10:39 PM) [snapback]1440078[/snapback]</div>

Hey, if you have an extra Eagle One patch laying around, PM me.
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PM sent.

 

[Eagle]

Good stuff. :thumbsup

 

[BOBATAFF]

wow i loved space 1999

any chance you can tell me what make the helmet is and the visor
i would love to have a go at doing a helmet my self

many thanks

jay

 

[Apollo]

Very Cool. :thumbsup

 

[HAL9000]

great suit. :thumbsup
great show. :thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[darthwalls]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BOBATAFF @ Mar 15 2007, 06:43 PM) [snapback]1440735[/snapback]</div>

wow i loved space 1999

any chance you can tell me what make the helmet is and the visor
i would love to have a go at doing a helmet my self

many thanks

jay
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Jay, the helmet is a 70's Bell Star 120. The visor is an amber bubble shield for helmets.

 

[shado pilot]

The man you wish to speak to layeth here www.davidsissonmodels.co.uk He restored one of the originals and there is an indepth article on how he did it at this website.

 

[dsw_777]

Great start. Looking forward to seeing the complete work.

 

[darthwalls]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SHADO PILOT @ Mar 16 2007, 08:41 PM) [snapback]1441637[/snapback]</div>

The man you wish to speak to layeth here www.davidsissonmodels.co.uk He restored one of the originals and there is an indepth article on how he did it at this website.
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That and Space:1999 Catacombs provided me with everything I needed to know.

 

[darthwalls]

Here is an update on the project.

First is the helmet with the bottom extension put in and the bolts for the neck ring.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2103.jpg

Second, the wrist pieces in various stages including the molds in the back. I didn't notice until the other night, that on these pieces, the buttons are only on the left one. The right one is plain jane.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2102.jpg

and third.......the suit itself with the wrist pieces on. All that is left on the suit is to put the velcro on the bottom of the legs to hold the ankle rings on. Here are 2 photos in different lighting.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2104.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2105.jpg

 

[bothanspy]

Nice stuff!! If you ever offer a copy, I am VERY INTERESTED!

Here is an update on the project.

First is the helmet with the bottom extension put in and the bolts for the neck ring.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2103.jpg

Second, the wrist pieces in various stages including the molds in the back. I didn't notice until the other night, that on these pieces, the buttons are only on the left one. The right one is plain jane.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2102.jpg

and third.......the suit itself with the wrist pieces on. All that is left on the suit is to put the velcro on the bottom of the legs to hold the ankle rings on. Here are 2 photos in different lighting.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2104.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h168/darthwalls/Space 1999/IMG_2105.jpg

 

[dsw_777]

That's beautiful! Did you make the suit from scratch?

 

[darthwalls]

Thanks guys! dsw, the suit is home made. My mother-in-law and I made it. We made the pattern for it, cut and quilted it ,put in the zippers everything.

 

[darthwalls]

A couple of pics of me suited up.

 

[Archie Opteryx]

That looks great ! :thumbsup