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Old 27-05-2012, 07:43 PM
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Fibreglass Dome available at Warwick

A dingo trapper from down Warwick way called me today,his neighbour has a fibreglass dome observatory,he was going to cut up and make a cubby for kids.But my trapper friend thought some astronomers could use it,and told him to wait.

So he gave me contact details-Don Brown ph 07 46648240 the owner might want a $100 or so for it.Not sure on size details.

But it might suit someone at Leyburn,its not too far away.Hope this might help someone here.

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Old 28-05-2012, 03:23 PM
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Good heads up Chris interesting ?
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Old 28-05-2012, 07:24 PM
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Been trying to get hold of Don all day... no luck

EDIT: Actually I just got hold of him, I'm inspecting on Saturday morning Fingers crossed.
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Old 28-05-2012, 11:49 PM
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I also spoke with Don, and he mentioned someone was taking a look this weekend. Dave if you could take and share some pics that would be fantastic. From what I can gather its a Concrete Water Tank structure with a Fiberglass home made dome on top. If it is as described then this would be to heavy for transport with the tank. I just wonder if the fiberglass dome could be salvaged and reused on a different structure.
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Old 30-05-2012, 05:32 PM
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Sorry guys, the location I was going to use for this dome has fallen through so I can no longer acquire this dome as I have nowhere for it.

I hope someone here can make use of it!

I haven't been able to get through to Don yet to let him know but I've left a message.

Dave.
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