[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Wilso

Looks fantastic Marc,

Keeping the tag in original condition is a good idea also!
I kind of like messing with my Astro gear as much as looking through them.
Very rewarding when completed.

Thanks. That's the only ugly bit that reminds me where it comes from.

Originally Posted by LewisM

Well, that was worth all my blood, sweat and tears (more tears than anything )

Epic is a very apt adjective for this restoration. From Freddy Kruger to Belle of the Ball.

I like frankenstein better, Freddy Kruger scared the sh!t out of me when it came out.

Originally Posted by RobF

That last re-aligning pic looks like you're all set to touch down at Clavius Base
(tragic 2001 Space Odyssey reference - skip to 2:45 )


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDS2sI0N50

yeah I remember that scene.

Still watching paint dry for now. Nothing new yet. Might do a star test tonight with an articicial star to check collimation but the tube is still very tender to handle which is a real pita. I have to be super careful. I've learnt a lot about touch ups though and paint resto, polishing, etc... so I kept busy fixing my car bonnet this weekend and bought an orbital polisher. Holding this thing is like riding a hula hoop.