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Sea Explorer
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Cousteau Replica Progress

Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:54 pm

Here are some photos of the Cousteau Housing & Helmet I have been working on. They are very near completion as you can see. They are made from molds taken from original parts. There are 12 molds that make up the various parts as well as custom made hinges and other brass hardware. There are some small details to finish and then a final paint job. Enjoy -Ryan
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:58 pm

Ryan
Those look great!
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Buceador con escafandra autónoma clásica.
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:48 pm

Ryan,

Awesome work!

Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.


Regards,

Joe
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:23 pm

Do you have the regulator functional yet ? Looks fantastic!!
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:53 pm

I do have the regulator functional although it is going in a second unit that is in production. This one is going to a collector in Spain. I decided that for the time being I will go with a Aquamaster with the 1st stage blocked off and a custom hose that connects to the conshelf to the hookah port . This is part simplicity and I have not unlocked the details of the original mistral set up. There is conflicting info out there and I have yet to see an original. -Ryan
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Phil
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Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:41 pm

Hey, Ryan!
Replicas look great! Any idea of final price? If anything less than the Port testicular variety, I'd sure be interested in buying a couple!
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