Angus,

I've had just the opposite experience of Hobbynet. Prompt reply to E-Mails and will even order items that they haven't got in stock. In fact last time I ordered a long delivery item that was difficult to get, they sent me regular E-Mails to keep me up to date with progress!

If you ever do decide to tint a canopy, the best paint to use is one of the acrylic based spray cans made by Tamiya and others and used widely by the model car people.

As long as you follow the instructions on the can and spray the inside of the canopy with light coats from a distance, it works a treat. It may take 7 or 8 coats to get the depth of tint that you are after, but it dries so quickly that it is still a quick job. No problems with it coming off either.

Regards

Bob