Hard case storage for 127 Mak

[Beardy30]

Does anyone have any hard case or box storage they have come across for the Mak 127? 

[LaurenceT]

1 hour ago, Beardy30 said:

Does anyone have any hard case or box storage they have come across for the Mak 127? 

I bought one of these:

MAX505H280 Tough IP67 Rated Case - Trifibre

It's big and heavy and not cheap and I probably could have found a lighter cheaper case but it's the one I've got and I'm happy with it.

[Soupir94]

I have the Bresser Mak 127 so I am assuming that this case should be suitable for that too.

Thanks

[Beardy30]

I have the Bresser also so I hope so 

what’s your thoughts on the Bresser be good to link in with a fellow user as there’s not many of us have them over the smaller SW version 

Edited January 3 by Beardy30

[PeterC65]

I store my Skymax 127 in a slightly smaller MAX case, the MAX505. It fits in this case with the 9x50 right angled finderscope still attached.

 

[Beardy30]

This looks like a good option https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/parra-no-1101-archimedes-hard-case?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Zaxk4TCgwMV25GDBx0NYgwIEAQYASABEgLy3vD_BwE

Looks like it would fit the Mak 127 

[Jules Tohpipi]

I have the MAX465H220 Trifibre for my Sky-Watcher 127 Mak. As Laurence mentioned it’s very heavy (for its size) and not cheap (plus the foam is an extra-cost option). But it is very rugged and high quality. I sense it could be thrown down the stairs ten times and the stairs and walls would look the more worse for wear than the box! Overall, I might have been equally happy with a cheaper and lighter case - like the one I use for the StarTravel 102 - because I mainly use the cases for quick and easy access to my gear when at home, rather than fiddling around with multiple cardboard boxes and packing. 
https://www.trifibre.co.uk/product/max465h220/

But if you’re after something that could withstand rough handling for a century or two then the Trifibre MAX cases are very good value. 
 

I went for the smaller 465mm version as I keep my shared RACI and diagonals in my eyepieces case. 
 

 

Edited January 3 by Jules Tohpipi

[Beardy30]

What do you use for your startravel 102? As i have that as well as the 127 Mak

[LaurenceT]

On 03/01/2024 at 22:22, Beardy30 said:

What do you use for your startravel 102? As i have that as well as the 127 Mak

For my Startravel 102 I bought this Oklop bag:

Oklop Padded Bag for 120/600 Refractors | First Light Optics

[Beardy30]

I’ve gone for a hard flight case for the 102 , just need something for the breaded 127 Mak now that doesn’t break the bank

[LaurenceT]

1 hour ago, Beardy30 said:

I’ve gone for a hard flight case for the 102 , just need something for the breaded 127 Mak now that doesn’t break the bank

A breaded 127 Mak, sounds delicious........

[Beardy30]

😂😂 make that a Bresser ! 

[Soupir94]

On 03/01/2024 at 19:13, Beardy30 said:

I have the Bresser also so I hope so 

what’s your thoughts on the Bresser be good to link in with a fellow user as there’s not many of us have them over the smaller SW version 

I only got the Bresser 127 in September and with terrible weather and other commitments I think I have had about an hour observing with it. Spent that on Jupiter and Saturn and very impressed. Hoping for a lot more time with it this year.  I have added a Rigel finder which is a massive improvement on the Red dot. I am interested in some of the changes made in this thread - 

If it has a weakness I think it is the focuser, so might look to make some of the changes detailed here. Although I would not be anywhere near as confident as @johninderby

[Zermelo]

Thanks for this discussion, it led to me buying this one:

 

[Jules Tohpipi]

On 10/01/2024 at 14:52, Zermelo said:

Thanks for this discussion, it led to me buying this one:

 

Wow, that looks remarkable value at only £39.99 in the sale. Especially considering it's a roller case. Excellent spot!

[Soupir94]

Looks great alright 👍 Pity they don't ship to Republic of Ireland.