Temptation canopy
 

Hi,

I was given a partially complete scratch built Temptation. It has no canopy. Does anyone know where I can get a canopy?

thanks

John

RE: Temptation canopy
 

Maybe try Dave Guerin, of Piedmont Models. I'm not sure how well it would fit, given that the airplane you have is significantly different from the Temptation they produced, however I'm sure something could be worked out. As an aside, the airplane looks really nice.

Dave's telephone number is 336.538.0440. Good luck!

RE: Temptation canopy
 

I have just replaced my broken Canopy by bottle canopy.... it was impossible to find something similar to the original canopy
but i will keep looking.

RE: Temptation canopy
 

Thanks. Can anyone point me to some threads on building a canopy?

RE: Temptation canopy
 

The canopy from a Focus II might work, but not real sure

RE: Temptation canopy
 

Are you sure thats a temptation, I thought it had plug in wings

RE: Temptation canopy
 

I have bult a mold for Temptation canopies, HOWEVER, this isn't a Temptation I don't think. The canopy would be fiberglass, not clear plastic, but it wouldn't fit what you have

Anyway, building your own from scratch is simple.....First carve a foam piece to fit the space. Sand it to a nice contour and make it ready to sheet with balsa. For a canopy, use 1/32" or 1/16" soft sheet, well wetted to allow easy bending, and then wrap it over the canopy. Take an ACE bandage and wrap it around the work firmly and let it dry for a couple days. After it dries, trim the balsa and glue it in place with some polyurethane glue. Don't go crazy on the glue.....just a dozen dots to hold it securely. You can glass and finish in paint, or monokote it.

I have done many canopies this way. Also cowls....it really is that simple

Good Luck

MattK