Dobstuff has the license to commercially produce the this design from the original concept devised by Albert Highe:
http://pw2.netcom.com/~ahighe/17_5ultra.html
Yes, it is my main source of inspiration for Odessius. However, mine is further developed from Albert's to suit my needs and capabilities to manufacture. Tnott put me onto Albert's creation.
Odessius, when 'shortened' for storage comes to just above my knee, shorter than Albert's.
Greg Babcock, though for me, has the ultimate DIY scope. His creation has inspired quite a following. Including Tnott.
http://synrgistic.com/astro/24inch.htm
I'd really like to know how to weld aluminium. It would be one heck of a skill to be able to exploit!
