Re: American Stereoscope Kit: did somebody try it?

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:36 AM 12/2/97 -0600, you wrote:
>The National Geographic Society offers American Stereoscope Kit as one
>of their gift idea. Kit includes die-cut parts, simulated alligator
>and lizard wrap, lenses, brass hardware, and six ready-to-be-mounted
>stereo cards and photographs. Booklet features directions, historical 
>information, as well as instructions on creating you own stereo
>photographs using the enclosed camera adapter (beamsplitter I guess).
>
>Price - $ 28.95 +S&H.
>
>Can somebody elaborate on the quality of that product?

A friend of mine had one got one of these as a gift. He felt it was a
useless piece of trash! It was merely cardboard with a vinyl covering, and
it wouldn't even stay together. The lenses were plastic as well. It claimed
to be a "family heirloom". His girlfriend gave it to him. They have now
split up. You figure it out.

A much better investment would be an original, which can still be found for
under $50 in flea markets. Or better still invest in one of Alan Lewis'
creations. 


Sam
The 3D Hacker
website: http://www.cadvision.com/3dhacker/index.htm


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