Planning My Observatory - Feedback Wanted!

Its a nice design Michael,
I hope to see it for real someday.

Very nice effort Michael. You got me thinking of changing my wish for a dome into the more attainable wish for a roll of shed.
My only worry is how much I could point the scope down as I have a very panoramicv iew of about 10-15 degr.
Why not organise an inaugural party whe its finished so we can all admire your work?

Regards
Jouke

Nice work there Mike. Sorry I haven't been able to help, even though I said I would, but as you know I have my own moving-house-related stuff to do too! Still, its good that you are only a half hour drive from me!

Now that I've seen it for real, its a nice piece of work, It was only a matter of time before you brought contruction into the hobby someway.

Hi Michael ,
Just logged on to your project,am very impressed with your innovation and standard of joinery, pity I didnt see it earlier,to offer help ,but you have done a fine job,only extra bit of advice is to leave the varnish wear off totally over the next few years and then use microporous lacquer/varnish(water based)or your standard FENCELIFE it's a great product ,as the building will "breathe".
Well done
Clear skies
Eugene

Hi Michael ,
Just logged on to your project,am very impressed with your innovation and standard of joinery, pity I didnt see it earlier,to offer help ,but you have done a fine job,only extra bit of advice is to leave the varnish wear off totally over the next few years and then use microporous lacquer/varnish(water based)or your standard FENCELIFE it's a great product ,as the building will "breathe".
Well done
Clear skies
Eugene

Eugene,
Thanks for the support. Fortunately, Dave Power knows a bit more about woodwork than I do, otherwise it would be a sad sight! I'm currently in the process of covering the structure in a lacquer (double coat) to try and protect the timber. The shorter evenings aren't helping, however, the structure is now waterproof (apart from the minor matter of hanging the door! ). I'll post another photo in the next few days once I complete the painting and have hung the door.
Clear skies,