Still no comparisons that I can find between a 12" and 16" In fact I still can't find much of a first light that wows over the views ... other than it need this or that mod before expecting to get any kind of useable performance at all. Bit of a shame really as I don't regard $1800.00 as Cheap and after reading this and every other post on the latest 16" Dob designs ... they really are starting to sound like nothing more than parts jumbled together and sent off willy nilly.
I have taken note on the mirror damage that has taken place during transit with regard to the following review ... as well as all the other typical issues:
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1817
I'm not happy with the quality of service I have been receiving over the phone with regard to insuring the safest packaging possible. I have had issues with collimation problems on other fronts regarding other instruments...I am glad TNT is out of the picture with one supplier, however given the rate at which people are moved on these days...I don't trust nor believe that much care is considered when freighting these scopes. Its alright to double box...but more importance is who takes responsibility when it arrives broken??? (No assurances there) Warning people not to put fragile on it, as this will most likely result in damage says it all!!!!!!.............
Its definitely a risk factor and if if it's a big ask to get someone to check it over ... then I would take up another hobby...
The idea of building your own is sounding like a much better idea ... scary for some...and myself included ... this whole 16" dob thing has turned out to be such a disappointment to those of us less experienced folk.
So for me ... I'm sticking with a solid tube GSO ... Just have to work out whom will accept responsibility if it arrives damaged. Last time it was such a Drama with no apologies at all...
"It's just a Dent mate!"