Topic: Ryan Nagata's Mercury and Apollo spacesuits
Solarplexus Member
Posts: 127 From: Norway Registered: Jan 2014
posted 11-04-2015 05:22 PM
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Adam isn't the only replica prop builder obsessed with spacesuits. At the recent Replica Prop Forum showcase, we met Ryan Nagata, a propmaker and director who collaborated with Adam on his Mercury suit, and made his own Apollo-era spacesuit as well. Every part of Ryan's suits is an original fabrication, and the suits are wearable!
ryannagata Member
Posts: 29 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Oct 2014
posted 12-03-2015 07:24 PM
I finished a new communications carrier. I made castings of real Apollo-era snoopy cap ear kidneys in flexible urethane foam, so they're spot-on. I also used the 100% correct vintage PTFE fabric for the brown parts. This fabric is no-longer made like this, so this is the most accurate snoopy cap I could ever make.
mode1charlie Member
Posts: 1366 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
posted 12-04-2015 01:47 PM
Outstanding!
ryannagata Member
Posts: 29 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Oct 2014
posted 04-22-2016 01:27 AM
I finished a replica of the A7L-B as well as the EVA gloves. Weathered with simulated moon dust. I'll be working on the remaining EVA components of the suit over the next month (LEVA, PLSS, etc). Stay tuned!
ryannagata Member
Posts: 29 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Oct 2014
posted 04-22-2016 01:28 AM
I also finished these replicas of the Lunar Mission Hasselblad:
And space suit enthusiast Adam Savage stopped by to visit my new studio!
Norman.King Member
Posts: 396 From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK Registered: Feb 2010
posted 04-22-2016 02:17 AM
Outstanding workmanship.
Panther494 Member
Posts: 552 From: London UK Registered: Jan 2013
posted 04-22-2016 04:28 AM
Beautiful work, very impressive. I would love one of those camera replicas. I'm sure quite a few members here would love one to.
Have you the means to perhaps offer these for sale?
Rick Mulheirn Member
Posts: 4493 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
posted 04-22-2016 05:54 AM
Wow. That has to be one of the finest Apollo replicas I have ever seen. Quite stunning. Congratulations.
space1 Member
Posts: 920 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
posted 04-22-2016 09:40 AM
You realize you will need to replace a few thousand keyboards which are now damaged from drool, coffee, soda, and bread crumbs from jaws dropping.
ryannagata Member
Posts: 29 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Oct 2014
posted 04-22-2016 11:20 AM
Thank you! I'm going to list one of those camera on eBay shortly. When I do, I'll post a link in the FS forum.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49301 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-13-2016 03:20 PM
Tested.com video
Prop maker Ryan Nagata is obsessed with NASA spacesuits, and has made the best replicas Adam has seen. While at his workshop, Adam and Ryan geek out over the process of fabricating fake spacesuits, including fabric selection, sewing, building hardware, and weathering. Plus, Adam gets a surprise!
Panther494 Member
Posts: 552 From: London UK Registered: Jan 2013
posted 05-13-2016 04:22 PM
OMG. Sorry but this is amazing, beautiful work. Great to hear that museums and such are contacting you for replicas. Makes history just that little bit more accessible.
I do hope you can offer the cameras up for sale soon.
ryannagata Member
Posts: 29 From: Los Angeles, CA, USA Registered: Oct 2014
posted 05-13-2016 11:05 PM
Thank you for posting, Robert. I listed the camera replica on eBay (link in the FS section).
Mike Dixon Member
Posts: 1625 From: Kew, Victoria, Australia Registered: May 2003
posted 05-14-2016 04:03 AM
These suits are quite simply breathtaking Ryan.
I really want one of those A7LBs but I know I won't be first in line.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49301 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 01-23-2017 01:20 AM
Tested.com video
Adam gives a tour of his Apollo A7L spacesuit replica, made by industrious suit builder Ryan Nagata. The attention to detail and fabrication techniques make this suit one of Adam's favorites in his collection. You may have seen Adam wear this spacesuit in the final season of Mythbusters!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49301 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-09-2022 11:03 AM
Tested.com video
Adam is awestruck by Ryan Nagata's replica of an Apollo-era pressure suit. This meticulous recreation of what was underneath the iconic white A7-L spacesuits showcases the engineering challenges that the spacesuit designers at ILC had to surmount to give Apollo astronauts mobility while keeping constant volume of the suit. Adam and Ryan geek out about the details of this replica, which Ryan brought to show at this year's SiliCon convention!
posted 10-27-2022 07:01 PM
Just saw this post. I commissioned an A7LB from Ryan and received it a few months ago. It is absolutely incredible. Even the stitching is accurate. I highly recommend getting on the list as these suits are works of art.
posted 11-04-2015 05:22 PM
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