Azza Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi there. I am building an Academy bug and the canopy is cracked. I am trying to locate a replacement. Does anyone out there have a spare canopy they would like to part with or be able to suggest somewhere which deals in replacement Academy kit parts? I tried the local distributer in New Zealand who wasnt able to help as they had none in stock. Any help or advice would be great. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris the cabbie Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) You could try Rob Taurus as they make a 1/72 F-18 canopy that is very nice. If you wish to go through eBay, then look up HEEPDRUTT as this seller in the UK has them in stock. Regards, Chris the cabbie Edited February 29, 2016 by Chris the cabbie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi there. I am building an Academy bug and the canopy is cracked. I am trying to locate a replacement. Does anyone out there have a spare canopy they would like to part with or be able to suggest somewhere which deals in replacement Academy kit parts? I tried the local distributer in New Zealand who wasnt able to help as they had none in stock. Any help or advice would be great. Cheers! Have you tried going directly to Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC) for the part? They have contact information for parts replacement, etc. http://www.modelrectifier.com/contactus/index.asp Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f4h1phantom Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Maybe one from Falcon should work? Here's a link to sellers, including one in your country at the bottom: http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/ HTH, Jorge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris the cabbie Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Have you tried going directly to Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC) for the part? They have contact information for parts replacement, etc. http://www.modelrectifier.com/contactus/index.asp Cheers, Tom Tom, Did you read where the poster is located?? I sincerely doubt that MRC would help a buyer in New Zealand as they barely help those in the US and have had an awful reputation since the early 1980's. Regards, Chris the cabbie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I had a cracked canopy in an Academy 1/72 F-16 and got a replacement from the on-line company I ordered the kit from. It was a long time ago so I don't remember the vendor, it may have been Lucky or HLJ or ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azza Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Tom, Did you read where the poster is located?? I sincerely doubt that MRC would help a buyer in New Zealand as they barely help those in the US and have had an awful reputation since the early 1980's. Regards, Chris the cabbie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azza Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I contacted MRC and they got back to me straight away saying they only ship within the U.S. Falcon don't seem to do Vac Form canopies either... I shall try and contact Academy directly and see what happens. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I contacted MRC and they got back to me straight away saying they only ship within the U.S. Falcon don't seem to do Vac Form canopies either... I shall try and contact Academy directly and see what happens. Cheers That's too bad. I'm in Canada and I got replacement wings for my 1/32 Hornet, but that was many years ago. Sounds like they've changed their policy. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azza Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Doesn't look like Academy parts are very easy to come by... I am wondering if Hasegawa Hornet canopies fit the Academy kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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