M. Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Astronigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 What do we think, go original paint or something colourful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Personally I would go gloss black and pick out all the lettering with either silver or gold. You might want to be a bit careful with the wiring, it looks like it may not be earthed. Does the motor still work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Personally I would go gloss black and pick out all the lettering with either silver or gold.You might want to be a bit careful with the wiring, it looks like it may not be earthed. Does the motor still work? I'm too scared to find out haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) It will be in bits over the weekend. It's a 6" model, with a 48" (approx 1200mm) focal. Edited September 18, 2015 by M__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hi Martin I am intrigued as to what you plan to use your new scope for? You already have a 8" F10, perfect for the planets ETC and now you have bought a 6" F8 (approx) which wont be as good on the planets but will also struggle with some of the more elusive DSO's due to its limited aperture and light grasp. Just wondering if it is a do it up because you can project or if you plan on using it. Either way, looking forward to seeing the project, make sure you keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Paintstripper will get rid of the fs crinkle paint easy. Give it all a wire brush to clear the oxide and crud. Then a good coat of self etch primer then a good hard wearing matt bkack. You will be hard pushed to find black crinkle finish these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Have you thought about getting a removable pier extension and adapters so you can use the SCT or the newt on the pier? M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 This chap made a nice job restoring his Fullerscope mount - might give you a few ideas http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/172311-fullerscopes-mk-iv-mount-restoration/ M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Fullerscope blue with gold lettering. Edited September 18, 2015 by Doc Astronigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Take a look here: http://fullerscopes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/fullerscopes-mkiv-in-primer-on-ebay.html M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Have you thought about getting a removable pier extension and adapters so you can use the SCT or the newt on the pier? I have. I just removed the legs from the post and I reckon this would be an easy thing to make, I have a fabricator just up the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Hi Martin I am intrigued as to what you plan to use your new scope for? You already have a 8" F10, perfect for the planets ETC and now you have bought a 6" F8 (approx) which wont be as good on the planets but will also struggle with some of the more elusive DSO's due to its limited aperture and light grasp. Just wondering if it is a do it up because you can project or if you plan on using it. Either way, looking forward to seeing the project, make sure you keep us updated! I won it for £42, so figured it would make a cheap project, it was the pillar post that caught my eye. Edited September 18, 2015 by M__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Paintstripper will get rid of the fs crinkle paint easy. Give it all a wire brush to clear the oxide and crud. Then a good coat of self etch primer then a good hard wearing matt bkack. You will be hard pushed to find black crinkle finish these days. Yeah, I think weathering seems to have done most the work for me , wire brush should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronigel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Little bit about old fuller mounts.. http://fullerscopes.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/fullerscopes-drives.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Take a look here: http://fullerscopes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/fullerscopes-mkiv-in-primer-on-ebay.html Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Little bit about old fuller mounts.. http://fullerscopes.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/fullerscopes-drives.html?m=1 Im guessing this is a mk3 mount then. Edited September 18, 2015 by M__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronigel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Looking at the way your wiring is, with the taped bit and all, I wonder if it has once had some controller or something on it? Or maybe just the way its been connected to mains cable?? Edited September 18, 2015 by Astronigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Its definately a mk3. Fabricators? Just buy a long bit of pipe, drill some holes and your there Most drives of that FS era were 240v Crousete synchronous motors geared to give sideral through the worm and wheel. Invariably the cables got messed about with and end up with chocolate block connectors. Perfectly acceptable in the old days before H&S culture but highly dangerous :-) especially on a damp night with no earth. FS did a drive controller but this was rather in the realm of the higher end scooes I wouldnt think a 6" on a mk3 would warrant the expense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Looking forward to seeing your refurb. I'm sure I've seen black crackle finish still available in a spray can, if you really wanted that finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 The blue with gold does look lovely though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'm sure I have a friend who was thinking of selling his 8" fs newt ota if you fancy something bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werisit Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 We use "VHT wrinkle paint" on our cars at work. I'd have a bit of a practice but follow the instructions and it gives a good result. It's on ebay. Poor thing looks like it deserves to be saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 We use "VHT wrinkle paint" on our cars at work. I'd have a bit of a practice but follow the instructions and it gives a good result. It's on ebay. Poor thing looks like it deserves to be saved. I've taken most of it apart, lots of spiders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 I think this will be the starting point, shouldn't take too much effort to prep for painting. I'm not looking to spend a fortune here, essentially use what I have in my garage. Tweedledee and Astronigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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