+Stu Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hi folks. If the 2nd hand scope I bought works out I'd like to get it looking near new again. I assume prepping and painting the tube would require dismantling it? Is this something I could "have a go at" or is it best left to someone who knows what they're doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Ohhh what is the new addition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 hours ago, tuckstar said: Ohhh what is the new addition? It's a Scopos TL805. The tube is a bit scuffed and faded, just needs a bit of a refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) Not heard of that one before, but looks like a very nice scope. Don't know if you're seen this article, but it mentions it being modular and easy to break down so you might be in luck as regards stripping it for cleaning up. Its an Italian site but Google did a good translation. http://www.telescopedoctor.com/main.asp?cod=test/rifrattori/scopos-tl805 Edited February 7, 2023 by tuckstar +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Ta very much, could be useful. Took a gamble on it as it was quite reasonably priced. tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Cant see any problems with that. Tge cell should just unscrew from tge tube. Cant see if the focuser is threade or held in with screws like the ed80 but no probs if either +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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