[Bruceaust]

I have recently purchased a 10" Meade Dob,which meant I had a 8" GS Dob spare!
I have pulled all the bits out of this scope and made up a travel scope to suit. It is very successful. Note that this is not a minimalist design (maybe next time though). It is a very easy scope to put together as all the parts are stock standard.
It will be very appropriate for car travel - camping holidays etc. It definitely is a very much lighter than the tube that gave its rebirth.

Bruce