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Red Line Entry
24th Feb 2012, 09:00
A friend carelessly upended his Tipsy Nipper a while back while force landing and this broke the canopy. Unfortunately, Nipper canopies are the proverbial rocking horse doo-doo and he's had no luck in sourcing a replacement.

Does anyone know of anyone that could make a Nipper canopy, ideally without charging daft prices? (There's Mecaplex in Switzerland, but I don't think they come cheap).

Zulu Alpha
24th Feb 2012, 09:03
Try
Todds Canopies - Home (http://www.toddscanopies.com/)

Jan Olieslagers
24th Feb 2012, 09:12
Even if it's not in the UK, it might be worth looking at Raymond's Aircraft Restoration (http://www.rar.be)

alland2012
24th Feb 2012, 10:52
You could try here - Plastics 4 Performance - Polycarbonate motorsport windows, mudflaps and accessories (http://www.plastics4performance.com)

They primarily make stuff for motorsport applications, but I have seen bespoke one piece canopies when I have been in their workshops.

UK based so no harm in making a call to ask.

sycamore
24th Feb 2012, 11:21
Try `Historic` thread on `Flypast ` website..Someone will know someone...

Red Line Entry
27th Feb 2012, 11:02
Many thanks all, I'll let him know.

Vizsla
27th Feb 2012, 11:34
Suntex
North London