Coolhand1988

Thanks all for the alternative ways of getting the paint colours. As a last resort, this could be the only way of getting 'cheap' paint for a Takahashi scope. I have emailed another US dealer and explained that these paints are completely unavailable in the UK and Takahashi Europe. Hopefully, I may get a positive outcome this time. Thanks

It appears that Japanese Takahashi dealer only sells the green paint. I could not find the white or even the light blue paint. Thanks

Ian from FLO already replied to my query( should really re-check my emails ). The paints are only available in the US from Takahashi North America and no dealer outside the US can source them. ( that's the reason I ordered directly from the US retailer). If that's the case, why did the US retailer cancelled my order? They ship other items abroad. Still confused by all this. However, that Japanese dealer could be my last hope.......for paint? ridiculous! Thanks Edit Just incase. Does any member here know the exact colours that Takahashi use on their scopes. Dulux do a colour chart for reference.

Many thanks for that link. I see if FLO can source these items first. If not, I will try the Takahashi dealer in Japan. Thanks

Hi Oops, I already contacted FLO about these paints and on another rare item for my scope. Ian replied that these paints are manufactured by Takahashi North America and he cannot source their products. He is waiting for a response from Takahashi Europe on this matter. It's been a week, so I will ask for an update. There is a Takahashi 8x50 finder that I am currently eyeing up. That paint would of come in handle for that. Just wanted to get my scope looking like new. Frustrating to say the least🙁 Thanks

Hi Yes, that's exactly why I ordered them from the states. Green paint TA-TTP0002 White paint TA-TTP0003 Not sure if FLO or any other UK takahashi retailers can order the paint from the same retailer in the U.S? Is this a Brexit or Takahashi agreement? I mean it's only paint! Thanks

Hi I just had my U.S order for the Takahasi green and white paint bottles cancelled and refunded. Apparently, the retailer is not authorized to send Takahashi items to the UK, as there are Takahashi retailers here. Last time I checked, these paints where unavailable in the UK or Europe. Does anyone know of the white and green paint colour codes, that Takahashi use on their scopes? Thanks

Thanks, I will recheck my original information on recommended pier depths.

Thanks for that advice and yes, around 24-30 inches seems more common in the UK.

Thanks, I have read of frost line and the 48 inches figure. Also, I found that post over at CN with 29 pages, so I have a good read on that later. ATS permanent piers are and look the part. Tad expensive, but I believe unavailable for the UK. The other interesting thing about that video was the so called 'Poor Seeing' conditions having an input on these so called mounts as well. Thanks

I'm no expert but I believe that vendor was talking about the rat cage bolts on commercial piers being too far from the center. ? I read one review on a commercial pier, where the owner was not happy with his pier "singing" and filled the inside of the pier with sand, which cured the vibration sounds. Rat cages on cement filled piers have long support bolts and I don't think that applies to the above video! Thanks

Oops, that should of read 28 inches. The 48 inches is my ideal metal pier height. Thanks

Ac Actually the pier will be made of cardboard😊 As I said, I have no experience with permanent piers. I'm only going by that video. I plan for the cube of concrete to be around 48 inches in all dimensions. Thanks for the feedback on your piers.

Eventually, I'm planning to have a RoR observatory with a permanent pier. After watching numerous YT videos on DIY and commercial piers, my brother( who is DIY handy ) offered to make a DIY Pier, as it would only cost a fraction of the price. However, I'm more inclined to have a commercial pier instead and I have been looking at a few vendors. With my selection narrowed down to a few, I then watched a very interesting and slightly old YT video from a commercial company called "Astro Engineering". They explained and went into depth how many of these commercial piers are designed wrong. The main negatives were a small base, short vibration fins and the famous 'rat cage'. As I have no experience with permanent piers, can I ask members who have, comment on their experiences? The video below is 13 years old and probably been seen countless times, but I would be interested what experience members think? Thanks

Interesting. I have read that stated eye relief can vary somewhat from true eye relief. With small to medium focal length eyepieces, a Barlow can increase the eye relief as well, where a Tele-extender does not. The televue Delites and Delos EPs have the actual stated ER, according to reviews and testers. The Baader Morpheus reviews have the stated ER as well, but I believe the smaller Focal length EPs needs the rubber eye guard down for this? The above eyepiece brands and types are my preferred choices, along with a couple of long focal length plossls. Thanks