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Rick Mulheirn
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posted 09-15-2025 11:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rick Mulheirn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Something was brought to my attention over the weekend that I thought members would appreciate seeing.

Some years ago, a mould used to make the silicone soul on the Apollo EVA boots was snapped up by a collector who then went on to make a very nice limited edition presentation piece making use of that mould. Well this is the cast used to make the original mould.

Made from a composite called "Repro" by ILC model makers and weighing approximately 8 pounds, this cast formed the mould from which Neil Armstrong's boot, and most of the remaining moonwalkers' boots, were made.

Cool and historic in equal measure.

DG27
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posted 09-15-2025 02:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DG27   Click Here to Email DG27     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Very cool. Pattern and mold making is an art form in itself. Very interesting to see this piece and it is good to know some pieces have survived. Thank you for posting.

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