If you're a regular, by now you should have noticed that I'm a bit intense. This time its about the canopy that came in the Great Planes Extra kit. It's slightly warped at one side. Are there any ideas on how to repair it without having to order a replacement?

I contact GP and they sent me another canopy for free.
it'll take about a week ...so call them now

that warpage will be noticeable even after triming.

that's why i just paint the inside black sometimes so it dosn't look too intence.

if you use CA you'll get a fog and sometimes epoxy runs everywhere.

I glue two berch wood rails to the side of the cockpit and just screw the canopy in place.

Yes I know this is the last resort, but if you notice my location, getting a replacement canopy here means extended shipping charges and local taxes. Thats why I want to know if someone knows any methods to repair the canopy.

IMO a black or tinted canopy will look better in flight.

if you leave it clear...from a distance the model looks like its missing a conopy.

plus that black will help you visually in model's oriantations during flight...at least it helps me.

If you contact the place that sold you kit they should send you a free replacement and should not charge shipping. I'd get very upset with them if they try.

If you have a blower to shrink covering such as MonoKote, you can apply a LITTLE heat and with gloves on GENTLY reshape the canopy. The key words are LITTLE and GENTLY.

Painting the inside of the canopy will cover a multitude of errors. You can paint it with a mixture of blue an silver and then airbrush the edges with a darker (almost black) blue. This is a neat look - particularly in the air.

Hope this helps.

Phil