This has proved far more challenging that I expected.
To reduce NB halos I fitted some ultra black flocking to the central baffle...worked a treat.
Due the rather large sensor size and even large filter sizes (see link below)
image tilt is still a problem, but I'm converging on a fix using strategicly placed shim stock...
...Hence the stars are still a little eggy, but amazingly tight, the system easily resolved M42's trapezium plus the E & F stars
More data to follow...
Image link is here