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kosmo
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posted 12-13-2014 03:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kosmo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There were two different sizes of Apollo command module righting or floatation bags (balloons), does anyone know the diameter of them?

SpaceAholic
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posted 12-13-2014 03:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SpaceAholic   Click Here to Email SpaceAholic     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Two 43 and one 34 inch bags.

kosmo
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posted 12-13-2014 04:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kosmo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Do you know the diameter of the flotation collar used during recovery?

Skythings
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posted 12-13-2014 05:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Skythings   Click Here to Email Skythings     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here are some images of the actual recovered flotation devices used on Apollo 11. You should be able to get an idea of the measurements from the images.

mikej
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posted 12-14-2014 06:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mikej   Click Here to Email mikej     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've got photos of the Apollo 11 floatation collar and uprighting bags on my Website as well.

kosmo
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posted 12-15-2014 04:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kosmo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks everyone for all the info. I decided the 1/32 scale Apollo CM I just finished needed floatation bags and collar.

moorouge
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posted 12-18-2014 10:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for moorouge   Click Here to Email moorouge     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You will find details of markings and attachment fittings here.

garymilgrom
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posted 12-18-2014 03:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for garymilgrom   Click Here to Email garymilgrom     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Make sure to post the finished diorama - sounds great!

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