So much for first light last weekend...... My scope is starting to take shape, but far from finished. There were so many finishing touches to be done that I had never even anticipated. My main issue has been trying to get the azimuth rocker bolt as low as possible, but still being dsc compatible and allowing for a really short, strong rocker box. More pics of this to come......However here are some quick snaps of the scope almost finished, with only the wheelbarrow handles to install, and all the dsc harware.
Needless to say I am very happy with how its starting to look!! I think a 20" may be on the cards in the not so distant future now!
The big surprise for me will be first light, as I have never ever looked through anything bigger than 12". I am hoping I wont get aperture fever now for at least a few years!!!!!