UPDATE:
With the help of a forum member and some P.M's, patent copies and further research in to the understanding of the mechanics and physics involved to make this work, I would say that progress is slowly being made.
I have U.S patent number
4,822,155 which is the original patent by Peter Waddell who is the inventor in the photos I posted earlier.
This patent is very useful as it explains how the whole concept comes together to a workable optic.
Of some significance this week, after talking to Australia's DUPONT films supplier is that Mylar ain't Mylar in many cases
I was informed that many inferior metallised films called ''MYLAR'' are nothing like the actual product at all and actually breach copyright by doing so!!!!!!!!
I have no doubt that any crazed experimentors like myself have in the past, given up or just plainly failed due to the lack of realisation that the film needs to be what it's supposed to be and that the mylar frame holds a few key/special requirements to stretch that film evenly and correctly.........or else!
Obtaining an optically flat surface before applying a vacuum is critical also otherwise it just won't work............period.
So, things are coming to the surface as I dig deeper..............just hope I don't hit sewerage on the way
Anyhow, research and work on this will continue.
Any input is welcome
