In this image, with all of the painters tape removed, (from left to
right) we have revealed the focuser backplate facing side of the
focuser support/ collimation ring, the outside facing side of the
focuser backplate, the back facing side of the objective's rear cell
showing transition beveled edge, the back edge of the objective
retaining ring and the back side of the objective's front lens cell.
With the tape removed on the focuser backplate, focuser support
collimation ring and rear cell, I will be painting their external
surfaces with Rustoleum Hammed Finished paint, as you will see
beginning on the next page. No finish will be applied to the threads,
as I am sure you are aware. Note that I used a Sharpie pen to darken
the back side of the front lens cell's objective outer edge support.
Though it was not necessary, I went ahead and done it just to be sure
all internal surfaces were flocked to some degree. I know, I know... I
should have gone ahead and flocked it properly with the Rustoleum
Camouflage flat black paint. Perhaps I will do this the next time I
perform general maintenance to instrument. |
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