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Old 10-29-2009 | 12:26 PM
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Default RE: phoenix super decathlon canopy

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I've heard that Seagull and Phoenix are almost identical. You could try the Seagull canopy. If it doesn't work you are not out a lot of money.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SEA2085

John
Got the seagull canopy in the mail yesterday. It's at least 1/4 inch wider. At the moment I don't see anyway to make it work. Will think about it more. I think I have a plan to straighten out the orginal one as well.
I wish I had seen this thread sooner. I ordered the Seagull canopy for mine as well and found the same issue. I cut mine down the middle, overlapped it, and glued it together with canopy glue. The results were less than satisfying so I am back to my other plan. I will build a front canopy out of wood and cover it.
Yeah I thought about trimming one side down to match, but I would still have to bow it in the middle down near the fuse. It was as they say "close, but no cigar". I think I can smooth the orginal out enough to make it work. My plan is to take the heat gun, make and mold or use the rounded edge of my build table and use a wood roller (kind that is used for wallpaper seams), and try to at least get the edge smooth and flat. Will try that tonight and see how it works