Skyliner 200P Base Mod

[A McEwan]

Hi all,

I used to own a GSO 680 8" f6 Dob years ago and really enjoyed using it.

Now I'm thinking about the Skywatcher version and had a though...

The base was always a bit tricky to get into my car - doable, but tricky. Has anybody had any success with modding the mount to make it more portable? For example, building and modifying it in such a way as to make it semi-dismantleable in the field for easier transportation? Any suggestions appreciated.

Ant  

[banjaxed]

There is a thread on here were someone made the base completely portable. It was quite recent so you should be able to find it.

[Alan White]

Ant, it depends upon the car and how much you need the base reduced.
Didn't you have an MX5?  Would have to dismantle the scope tube to fit too if that's the case.
OOUK base, bolts together, well made, but expensive.
Good luck with an answer.

[lenscap]

22 minutes ago, banjaxed said:

There is a thread on here were someone made the base completely portable. It was quite recent so you should be able to find it.

I think this is it;

 

[A McEwan]

1 hour ago, Alan White said:

Ant, it depends upon the car and how much you need the base reduced.
Didn't you have an MX5?  Would have to dismantle the scope tube to fit too if that's the case.
OOUK base, bolts together, well made, but expensive.
Good luck with an answer.

You are correct! But I now have a MUCH larger transportation space (Fiat 500 LOL!!!)    

[A McEwan]

59 minutes ago, lenscap said:

I think this is it;

 

Thanks - I'll have a read of this now.

[banjaxed]

2 hours ago, lenscap said:

I think this is it;

 

That was quick, you certainly know your way around this place .