The question of attaching canopies comes up from time to time. I found this thread that shows an elegant and simple way to attach and blend a canopy into a painted finish. You can also do the same method, Monokote up close and paint the junction. Although Sparky will drive up from St. Louis and pound me for suggesting Monokote.....

http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dcforu...ID1/17591.html