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Old 24th Feb 2012, 09:00
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Is there a UK firm that can make canopies?

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).
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Even if it's not in the UK, it might be worth looking at Raymond's Aircraft Restoration
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You could try here - Plastics 4 Performance - Polycarbonate motorsport windows, mudflaps and accessories

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.
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Try `Historic` thread on `Flypast ` website..Someone will know someone...
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Many thanks all, I'll let him know.
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