O.K................sorry, no first light yet
Got stuck with unannounced visitors last night
Anyhow, here is a start to where I am at:
Losmandy dovetail mounted to tube.
This was fairly straight forward : 4 bolts had to be removed underneath the tube to make way for the bolts supplied by Losmandy.
There were also two small screws at each end of the tube (between the bolts) that needed removal to make room for the curved cradles at each end of the dovetail.
If these are not removed,it's impossible to fit the dovetail!
On general inspection of the OTA, it appears to be very well made - solid construction, nicely finished off and smooth/professional feel to focus and mirror lock controls.
Taking off the front cover (metal)and looking in to the tube, seeing that big mirror at the end sends goosebumps down your spine !!
I have fitted the large D style head back on to the EQ6 which is now ready to accept the Meade OTA.
The extension bar may be needed to obtain balance. Not sure on this as I may even need an extra counterweight?
Hopefully tonight may be first light if weather holds and I don't discover that additional weights are required over and above the extension bar.