APOLLO 11 SPACE SUIT CONNECTOR upper right side

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Human: Custom connector for A7L space suit inspired by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's iconic suits, designed from original photos. This upper right side component is specifically the PLSS water inlet/outlet connection point, requiring a distinctive anodized blue aluminum finish. All connectors are initially sized to fit an 8-year-old's costume but can be easily scaled up for an adult version. The ring is securely fastened on top of the fabric layers, while the connector itself emerges from beneath the cloth, creating a unique visual effect that sets it apart from the oxygen connectors attached directly above the fabric. Gold locks and small tabs are designed to be printed separately, painted, and then carefully glued onto the final component to add a touch of realism. On the inner side, three 3mm holes are strategically placed for gluing 3mm diameter steel bearing balls, easily sourced from Aliexpress. Additionally, there's a slot for adding a 3mm diameter, 22mm outer diameter red O-ring. At the center, a 5mm diameter hole is provided to glue a 5mm magnet (3mm high), purchased from Aliexpress, which securely holds the connector plug in place. This custom design was created using Tinkercad and can be edited online at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/9VI5ZNZ3ZEw.