Perfect Case for skywatcher 200 PDS

[quiggles]

Just thought I'd let you guys know that I've found the perfect case for the Skywatcher 200 PDS.

It's the Heavy Duty Plastic Road Trunk Flight Case

Retails for £100, but I got a used one, (but was still perfect condition), for £70.

The OTA fits in perfectly with tube rings and dovetail, and no eyepieces attached.

I used the bubble wrap that the case was wrapped in when delivered to pad the OTA, although I may check later to see if the spongey bits that cocooned the 200 when delivered can be trimmed down instead.

Hope this helps someone.

[pel]

It looks like a great case. I'd buy one for £70, not for £100 though.

[willem_dafoe]

I bought that case for my 200PDS on the strength of your advice and unfortunately it doesn't fit. There is no way the focuser will fit in either sideways or upwards. I'd love to see how you manage to put yours inside if you have any pictures. My scope is about 340mm across it's widest point where the focuser is, and the box is only 270mm front to back minimum.

They have agreed to accept it back as a return as it isn't the same size as is specified on their web site. I am rather dissapointed.

[starnut]

I bought a Gorilla Box on wheels for £51

http://solentplastics.co.uk/big-boxes-large-plastic-trunks

[willem_dafoe]

Can you tell me which case exactly? How does it fit inside and is there room for other bits and pieces?

[quiggles]

I'm sorry that you had an issue - mine fits perfectly!

[willem_dafoe]

I will try and copy the position of your scope and see what happens. I'll take a picture too. Thank you for that.

[willem_dafoe]

I adjusted the position of the mounting clamp rings and it fits now, but only just!

[Shand359]

I'm sorry that you had an issue - mine fits perfectly!

http://db.tt/soW7gOxq

Anyone have this image to hand so I can see how tight this case is on this scope as I am looking for something for my 200PDS