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Topic: Armstrong spacesuit scaled-down statues
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dsenechal
Member Posts: 549
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 06-05-2019 10:56 AM
   
Although a full-size replica would likely be prohibitively expensive for an individual, it would be great if the Smithsonian's Apollo at the Park Neil Armstrong spacesuit statues could be scaled down for individual purchase. Surely the most accurate replica available. |
David C
Member Posts: 1059
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 06-05-2019 11:46 AM
Looks like painted 3D prints of the scanned suit, like the glove rewards that some Kickstarter backers received. It would be great if the 1:1 scanned LEVA or glove could be purchased. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4222
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-05-2019 06:00 PM
A smaller commercially made replica perhaps in 1:12 scale would be a particularly attractive proposition. What are the chances? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43761
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-05-2019 06:21 PM
I just wonder how much detail would be preserved at 1:12 scale. At the current resolution, you can see individual threads. That said, it would be interesting; maybe even something to cast in pewter or bronze. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4222
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-05-2019 06:28 PM
That would certainly be a project that would attract a lot of interest. I just hope that should such a production come to market it is not priced to the point that makes it too exclusive. |
dsenechal
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 06-06-2019 01:05 AM
1:12 scale would be kind of tiny. I could see 1/6 scale, though, which would make it old-school-GI-Joe-size (about 1 foot tall). Or even 1/4 scale, which at 18" would be really cool. Michael Key or someone could design and print a PLSS and OPS, and we'd really have something. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4222
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-06-2019 03:18 AM
Put into that context (GI Joe size or bigger) the larger scales are even more appealing. Would all be down to price for many. Personally I'd prefer any model of the suit as it stands (like the Code 3 CM): a finished figure without the PLSS and such. Adding the "extras" moves the piece from being a replica of the relic to an artist's impression in my opinion. But each to their own. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43761
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-06-2019 03:05 PM
From Gary Kitmacher (on Facebook): Smithsonian confirmed that about July 16th the full size detailed scans will be available on their 3D website either for on-line viewing or to download and print, like the Columbia [command module] is already available... |
DG27
Member Posts: 178
From: USA
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted 06-07-2019 11:32 PM
I would like to see scale models available as well as a reasonably priced full size copy. However I hope they can correct the suit's right elbow (left side of picture) as it is rotated 180 degrees and is pointing forward. I am presuming the suit was scanned with the lower right arm rotated, so I hope the arm bearing has not seized up. |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 549
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-07-2020 08:50 AM
I was able to get a copy of the .stl file, scaled it down to 1/6 scale (12" height), and then sectioned it up into small enough pieces so I could print it with my 3D resin printer. Assembled all of the printed pieces, and finished it to where it very closely matches the original. Here are photos of the 1/6 scale model, along with the real thing.   Here are a couple of additional photos, showing a bit of the printing process. I was/am totally new to both CAD and 3D printing, so there was a bit of a learning curve getting to the point where I was able to manipulate the original file and make the actual pieces. For a first effort, I'm pretty pleased.  
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43761
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-11-2020 01:42 PM
Dave, that is really stunning! I am impressed how the scaled-down spacesuit still retained the look of being made from fabric. Very nicely executed. |
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