Following on from my prior post:
As you can see from my prior pictures there are quite a few components included in the TREX box. Most of this components are standard TREX and include:
- Slow Motion Controls
- Encoder Cables
- Alt/Az Axis Lock Handles
- Argo Navis Cradle
- Standard Alt/Az Guide Handles (in Takahashi Green)
- Standard Saddle
- Standard Saddle Lock Bolts (in Takahashi Green)
All tools are included but this is essentially a pack of allen keys as you don't need anything else to put the unit together.
The rest of the items are the customised components which include:
- Customised TREX Mount in Takahashi Green
- Customised Pier Adaptor in Takahashi Green
- Customised Pier In Takahashi Green
- EM400 Metal Tripod Adaptor in Takahashi Green
- Stainless Steel Counter Weight Bar 25mm OD with Brass Lock Nut
- ADM 13inch Saddle Plate for Takahashi Mount 35mm Centre on Centre
Look and Finish:
First off I will point out that I wanted a mount that would match the over look of my Scopes and Accesories so that it appeared to be a total system. Obviously function is more important but I think we all like to take pride in the equipment we have purchased so if we can get it to match without any compromise to function then all the better.
In my case I have a lot of Takahashi equipment and I was using a Takahashi scope so I asked to see if they could do this. Initially the answer was no but interest in the overall project won out so I was able to get a happy yes.
I must say that I am very pleased with the finish as not only is very close to Takahashi Green but they also managed to get the Takahashi textures in the finish (take a close look at the texturing of the paintwork) so the end product looks like a Takahashi product and matches all the accessories.
The finish of the Stainless Counterweight Bar and Brass Lock Nut is nicely finished in that brushed look for the stainless components and polished and chamfered look for the brass.
The Anodised black components also match up well for the Saddle, Counterweight Attachment to the Mount and Argo Navis Cradle.
Running out of time so I will finish off here and continue on in Part 3 :-) Enjoy the Pics so far :-)