Update,
Been touch with Danny and got his tacit agreement to go ahead.

With a bit of luck
I will get a sample off to the manufacturer this week, get a quote and then let you all know what the damage will be. It is envisaged that the final price will include a small % to go towards PPRUNE funds, something NONE of us can object to .....
Still need to sort out the i/c financials - especially for orders from non-UK, but we will cover that in background. Will keep you updated. Yes, things are actually moving !
TAC.