fasteagle12 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) I just received a 2nd hand kit today and to my great disappointment, the canopy was missing. The ad did say 'Appears Complete, Sold as is' so I guess it can't be returned. That said, I need to find a replacement. I read that the kit normally comes with 2 vac canopies. I tried to see if Czech Model has a replacement part option but they must not be in business anymore since I couldn't find a site. If anyone has the leftover canopy, please contact me to see what we can work out. Thanks, Gary Edited March 7 by fasteagle12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Still searching... If all else fails, I'll see how close an early F-86 or FJ-2 canopy will fit with modifications. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 If all else fails, you could try to get your hands on a Squadron F-82 canopy set and modify it to fit. The outline looks very similar to the P-51H and F-82. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 17 hours ago, Drifterdon said: If all else fails, you could try to get your hands on a Squadron F-82 canopy set and modify it to fit. The outline looks very similar to the P-51H and F-82. Thanks Don.. I've looked at the Squadron canopies that you referenced, and they may be able to be used, but before that, I'm getting a Mustang kit canopy and see if they're even close, lengthwise. I also have a possible line on an early F-86 that may be closer. Of course, that best and first option is to see if someone has a leftover from the Czech Model kit, since it came with 2 so I'm still looking for one of those. Thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tailspin Turtle Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, fasteagle12 said: Thanks Don.. I've looked at the Squadron canopies that you referenced, and they may be able to be used, but before that, I'm getting a Mustang kit canopy and see if they're even close, lengthwise. I also have a possible line on an early F-86 that may be closer. Of course, that best and first option is to see if someone has a leftover from the Czech Model kit, since it came with 2 so I'm still looking for one of those. Thanks again! That depends on what you mean by "close"... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 14 hours ago, Tailspin Turtle said: That depends on what you mean by "close"... Thanks..that's kinda what I thought. I guess I won't be getting the Mustang kit out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) I managed to pick up a fairly inexpensive early F-86 kit. The canopy looks close but the windshield isn't. That said, I'm still in search of a leftover Czech Model kit canopy. Edited January 23 by fasteagle12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Still looking.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fury Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Gary, I just found a spare Czech Model FJ-1 vac canopy in my spares bin. PM your address and I'll get this on the way to you. Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lyonkubb Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Hey Fasteagle- I ended up Picking up one of these kits from a show and mine is missing the instructions and decals - Everything Else is there and bagged including the two canopies and all the resin. I paid $20 if you want it for that. Between the two kits (as long as you don't jack up the canopy - fingers crossed) you would have everything to build two options I think - let me know in IM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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