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I recently had a cases made for my Ethos eyepieces and other accessories.
Note that the eyepieces don't have caps, as they are not needed, as this is a waterproof case and they fit snugly into their recess. Besides, I hate dealing with caps in the dark, which is precisely why I did it this way. Also shown is the case for the binoculars, which also stores the Farpoint Optics binocular adapter (mounted with a multi-reticule finder). The FarPoint adapter is very nicely made.
These cases are fitted with "machined" inserts made from High Density foam.
The guy that made the cases, Image Alloy Cases in Kewdale WA, worked out the best way to fit everything in the case. This case has a dual layer, with the least used accessories stored underneath. The top layer has a rigid plastic backing with the two lift tabs attached to this and then glued to the High Density foam.
The cost of these cases, which includes sales tax, are as follows:
$250 for the accessory/eyepiece case, which includes the waterproof case and the two layer machined inserts.
$150 for the binocular case, which includes the waterproof case and the machined inserts.
Image Alloy cases also made my aluminium cases for my 80ED and my 8" SCT and combined only cost a grand, which included the machined HD inserts. Please note, on the aluminium cases, the reinforced corners, edges, heavy duty butterfly locks and recessed handles (there is also a recessed handle, not shown, at each end of the SCT case). All inserts are machined from high density foam.
Considering the cost of a Pelican case with "pluck" foam these prices are quite reasonable.The prices of these cases may seem high but they are a good insurance policy.
See pictures below:
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