Shhhhh don't tell the clouds

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Psst!..an FSQ106EDX4 and custom mounting rings and NJP mounting plate just arrived.... shhhhhh! don't tell the clouds

Photos added...including with beer

The scope was very well double boxed with no sign of any damage at all on the outer box so I am sure all will be well set.

This scope is a beast!

The custom rings and mounting plates are excellent and very well made, this will allow me to mount the FSQ and FLI16803 as per the ED80 in THIS photo, the FLI will be on the FSQ and the SXVR-H694 will be on the AG12

Mike

[LewisM]

Too late - go outside and look

You'll love it.

Now sell me your AP Starfire - it'll go perfectly with my AP Star 12ED

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Congratulations Mike! Happy (but also cloudy) days!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Unlike some who buy and sell scopes like used cars salesmen, it's been over 6 years since my last scope arrived....its very exciting

Lewis my AP Starfire 152mm F7.5 EDF with 4" FF is one of only two units that Roland made...you couldn't afford it

Mike

[gregbradley]

Fantastic. One of the great classis scopes. Enjoy it. I look forward to your 16803 widefield nirvana shots.

Just in time for all those Sagittarius targets. Lagoon and Trifid maybe? NGC6188.

Greg.

[Marke (Mark)]

That's awesome mate I know how you feel and looking forward to seeing what you can do with it ����

[Atmos (Colin)]

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Unlike some who buy and sell scopes like used cars salesmen, it's been over 6 years since my last scope arrived....its very exciting

Lewis my AP Starfire 152mm F7.5 EDF with 4" FF is one of only two units that Roland made...you couldn't afford it

Mike

Why not? I could sell a kid or 2.

Your snide side remark just tickles my ribcage - hey, my current Tak has been with me 6 months, so whatcha sayin'?

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Mike, people often change scopes when they are not really happy with them and are continuously looking for a decent one. Perhaps not all TAKs are as good as the legend holds...

Did you know? FSQs are actually crafted by Roland, that's why he has little time left for making Starfires and thus we have a long waiting list for AP scopes...

[issdaol (Phil)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Psst!..an FSQ106EDX4 and custom mounting rings and NJP mounting plate just arrived.... shhhhhh! don't tell the clouds

Photos to come......

Mike

Congrats

Now I know who to blame for the change in forecast this week

My new Baader Mark V bino's are destined to never be used the way things are going with you guys buying and selling scopes all the time !!

[LewisM]

Laughing my man-boobs off...

Mike finally gets his FSQ, and the same day, Paul Haese puts his up for sale

[issdaol (Phil)]

Originally Posted by LewisM

Laughing my man-boobs off...

What will you play with now lewis !?!?!?

[LewisM]

Other man bits - MY OWN!

Talk about junk

[Tony_ (Tony)]

Nice scope Mike!
If you're worried about the clouds move to Melbourne - it's so cloudy here the only thing you have to worry about is the occasional clear night that disturbs your sleep.

Tony.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Paul did let me know about his FSQ coming up for sale but it was the night I had just 10min earlier sent the money for this baby....plus this is the EDX4

Photos attached to original post

Now to order all the other required bits...MMOAG, precise parts adaptors, Aurora flat panel etc....

Mike

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Your new baby looks beautiful. I see you celebrated her arrival with a glass of ice tea

[LewisM]

Tak magic

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Slawomir

Your new baby looks beautiful. I see you celebrated her arrival with a glass of ice tea

Aaaah yeeees......hic!

[RobF (Rob)]

OOOOOoooooooo !!!!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Fantastic. One of the great classis scopes. Enjoy it. I look forward to your 16803 widefield nirvana shots.

Just in time for all those Sagittarius targets. Lagoon and Trifid maybe? NGC6188.

Greg.

Cheers Greg

I have just ordered the Aurora flat panel from Gerd and the MMOAG, FLI to FSQ precise parts adaptors and Technical innovation adaptors for the Robo Focus from OPT, so I am a little way off from imaging yet, perhaps in a month ..?

Mike