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6/20/2014 5:41:55 PM EDT
Has anyone thought of making their own style of GPNVG with old pvs-5 tubes?
Maybe a custom bracket or using an airsoft style housing?

Stupid idea, but I'm intrigued and kind of want to try it...
6/20/2014 6:37:12 PM EDT
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There's one on eBay for $35k
6/20/2014 6:40:24 PM EDT
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it can't be!

Bet someone will actually buy it.

Whats DoD pricing for them any who?
6/20/2014 6:50:58 PM EDT
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DOD Pricing is also 35k.

And if you want a home made GPNVG....

6/20/2014 6:55:04 PM EDT
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DOD Pricing is also 35k.

And if you want a home made GPNVG....

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BAHAHAHAAHA i dig it.
6/20/2014 9:06:27 PM EDT
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Oooo free shipping!
6/21/2014 5:08:02 AM EDT
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There is no way. The ocular lens is a work of art, and the tooling to make it cost almost a quarter of a million dollars. They have been working on it for many, many years. Not to mention...it would be heavy as all get out if you tried to make your own.
6/21/2014 5:18:30 AM EDT
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There is no way. The ocular lens is a work of art, and the tooling to make it cost almost a quarter of a million dollars. They have been working on it for many, many years. Not to mention...it would be heavy as all get out if you tried to make your own.
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I know there is zero way for me to make the ocular lens.
I'm not planning on making an exact copy
6/21/2014 7:07:12 AM EDT
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I know there is zero way for me to make the ocular lens.
I'm not planning on making an exact copy
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There is no way. The ocular lens is a work of art, and the tooling to make it cost almost a quarter of a million dollars. They have been working on it for many, many years. Not to mention...it would be heavy as all get out if you tried to make your own.


I know there is zero way for me to make the ocular lens.
I'm not planning on making an exact copy

Other than a fancy lens system, I doubt you'll be able to see into four monocs with only two peepers.
6/21/2014 9:20:16 AM EDT
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Other than a fancy lens system, I doubt you'll be able to see into four monocs with only two peepers.
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There is no way. The ocular lens is a work of art, and the tooling to make it cost almost a quarter of a million dollars. They have been working on it for many, many years. Not to mention...it would be heavy as all get out if you tried to make your own.


I know there is zero way for me to make the ocular lens.
I'm not planning on making an exact copy

Other than a fancy lens system, I doubt you'll be able to see into four monocs with only two peepers.


Unless the person is crosseyed...lol!
6/21/2014 4:04:20 PM EDT
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Believe it or not, that's the going price.

I'm going to see if I can fly out to him. No way I'd buy sight-unseen.
6/21/2014 4:41:34 PM EDT
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You're crazy. It'll never work.










Also, post pics when you get it to work.
6/21/2014 4:45:10 PM EDT
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Wu is watching
6/21/2014 4:46:24 PM EDT
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I called him and told him about this thread. He said OP should hide his dogs...

On a serious note I know a fella who makes his own lenses and is working on printing a scope like this. He does not want his project made public but from what I have seen it looks good. I am not into multiple tube goggles but to each his own...
6/21/2014 7:55:04 PM EDT
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Believe it or not, that's the going price.

I'm going to see if I can fly out to him. No way I'd buy sight-unseen.
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Believe it or not, that's the going price.

I'm going to see if I can fly out to him. No way I'd buy sight-unseen.


The tale of Icarus seems to come to mind.

Be careful buddy.
6/22/2014 6:35:11 PM EDT
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Fortune favors the bold?

Actually, another possible GPNVG option may possibly present itself -- one with far less potential for drowning.  
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