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Red Line Entry 24th Feb 2012 09:00

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).

Zulu Alpha 24th Feb 2012 09:03

Try
Todds Canopies - Home

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

alland2012 24th Feb 2012 10:52

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.

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


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