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Very nice Robert, might have to invest in one of those! EDIT Just measured my Tak FC-100D and with the dewshield and focuser removed it is 47cm long! would fit in there to head abroad with me!

I agree too! Although I've sold both now, I would certain have them again and they both have their merits.

Here's my latest iteration, very much along the minimalist theme I'm currently following. I'm a little limited on true wide fields of view but apart from that most bases are covered. Great for the sort of grab and go observing I'm doing at the moment. First case has a full set of BGOs, a Zeiss 25mm Ortho, 24mm Panoptic, 3 to 6 Nagler Zoom, x2.5 PowerMate and a Zeiss Abbé Barlow with T2 quick changer. The 25mm is very sharp and Barlows very well. The second case has my Leica 8.9 to 17.8mm ASPH Zoom, Docter 12.5mm 84 degree afov, Baader Microguide illuminated 12.5mm, extension tube for the Zeiss Barlow plus filters. Oh, and there's another 25mm Zeiss Ortho in there too! At some point I'll do a proper side by side and keep the best one. Lumicon 2" OIII and UHC, plus 1.25" Hb DGM NPB (x2, long story, only paid for one!) TV Mars and Planetary Most of my observing is done with a Baader Zeiss T2 prism which I really rate. So, minimal but most things covered which suits me for the moment.

Really lovely scope Helen, glad you got it. I love it in blue!!

I've said it before Damian, but it takes a brave man to hang it all out on the forum, warts and all, throughout a project like this, so huge respect to you. I'm sure all the lessons and learnings are invaluable to anyone considering a similar project. Looking forward to seeing the finished scope, should be awesome [emoji106][emoji106]

I did think that might be the case after I posted!

I reckon the Panzerfaust Klein is actually Calvin's Telementor with a 21 Ethos in, straight through, Japanese style [emoji3]

Don't worry John, I'm still committed to the cause [emoji3]

Ian, you can't just post a wonderful setup like that up with no explanation [emoji3]. First off, just how many scopes are hiding on that mount?

Lovely [emoji3]

I just have the one Docter because I don't get on with binoviewers. It's certainly a wonderful eyepiece, fabulous views and very easy to get on with. It's also very easy to clean because once the rubber eyecup is removed you have clear access to the large exit lense. There was a Docter zoom listed on the APM site a while back but I think that has been removed, couldn't find it the other day. Given the quality of the 12.5, I would be tempted by the zoom.

You'll get there soon enough, and what a great feeling when you finally do! 3-0 to Australia. Eeek!

Great stuff Damian, but have you got a telly nearby to watch the rugby whilst working the mirror? Actually probably not a good idea for controlled strokes!!!!

Hurrah!!

Well... You know where I am ......

Olly, I'm saying nothing!!......

Great picture Chas

Looks fabulous!

*****DOB ALERT***** *****DOB ALERT***** This thread is being infiltrated by those under the influence of the Dob Mob, no further breaches will be tolerated!!! ;)

Crickey Derek, I reckon that's one of the best cases around, both in terms of content and the way it's organized. Lovely stuff

Keeping your scopes all white and black is a big advantage!!!

Ah yes, I'd forgotten the TAL. I assume you would use the Vixen instead given the choice? Would be fun to have a '4" Shootout' sometime.