thanks for the comments! although it looks like i may be working over the weekend too... ill definately post back when i get a chance to really test the scope out. oh and mike, i got the white OTA aswell
the OTA itself is great, havent been able to find any major faults or anything but the base is just horrible compared to the skywatcher style dob base. the spring setup really isnt great, i guess i know what ill be making when i get some time off, also ill probably make a platform with wheels just to move it around easier. and yeah i guess now its time to start looking at some 'premium' ep's, atleast once i work out what im using the most.