Model Forum / General / Models / September 2005

Anyone got a couple Hobbycraft F-111 canopies laying around?

Based on the knowledge that Squadron made clear view canopies
for the Academy/Hobbycraft/ZDF F-111 I decided to experimanent
with mine and ordered some replacements just in case.

Well of course the just in case worstcase secenario happened and
now not only did squadron, who had them listed both on their web site
and their catalog, took my order, and didn't ship them. When I called
they said they were out of stock, they didn't have any on order with
their supplier, and they didn't know when they would have any on order.
Now, as of today, they don't even have them on their web site.

Greatmodels, who has them listed, and also takes the order, only tells
you they are only special order after your make your purchase.

I basically now have 2 F-111's 99.99% complete except for the canopies.

I wouldn't have even tried to modify the originals had I known that
Squadron's canopy( which has gotten glowing reviews) would be
unavailable. I guess this a warning to everyone, don't depend on
Squadron, or anyone else for that matter, to actually have the product
listed on their web site until they actually put ith through their door.

Anyone have any suggestions?