Thanks guys,.......I really thought I was alone on this one

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It's good to hear Peter is still around and willing to help
In regards to the curve, I would not pull it down to such an extremely short focal ratio...............would be more sensible.
Well my freinds, I may have a crack at this by roughly following the patent design to some extent but not entirely of course.
I have access to true MYLAR and some people/work colleagues who can help me build something that at least would give me have a chance at succeeding