Giving an SCT the Steampunk treatment!

[mental4astro]

After giving an old 6" refractor the Steampunk treatment (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=166650&highlight=steampunk), I had to continue with the Steampunk odyssey with other telescopes :D

Next was my SCT on an older set of forks, with a DIY wedge.

As with the refractor, paramount to this project is it only add an aesthetic enhancement to the scope and not impede its performance.

This project took a bit longer. The woodwork was much more intricate, and the design of the components needed more thought. But I'm pretty happy with the result.

Should attract the attention of the Spooks if I set up in the City! :D :lol:

Alex.

[LewisM]

You need to do this to Nick's Santel Mak.

[Wavytone]

:eyepop:

[LewisM]

I have plenty of Soviet memorabilia and trinkets Alex could use :lol:

[mental4astro]

There's such a little trinket on this piece ;) Spotted it? :lol:

[Andy01]

That’s Awesome- do you do mounts as well - my Tak NJP could do with some punking up, just ask Lewis :lol::rofl:

[LewisM]

I’ll paint your NJP pink and grey camo Andy. Free. :lol:

[LewisM]

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You need a flux capacitor, at least to power the dewheater

[FlashDrive]

Gotta hand it to you Alex .... you come up with some good ideas...I like it :)
Col.

[LewisM]

We could put a beard on your Mak Col.

[mental4astro]

Thanks gentlemen :)

Andy, your NJP just needs some well designed brass decals :thumbsup: That'll glam up the accountant-looking mount... Sure it works, but... :P

Alex.