S&B PMII Sunshade

[Ralpharama]

In a brief moment of non-skintness, I splashed out on a PMII 12-50 x 56 which was heavily discounted. It has been suggested to me that I should buy a sun shade for it. Why something as apparently necessary as this is not included with a £2K scope I really don't understand, particlarly when my Nikko Sterling 10-50 x 60 did at £625.

The only ones I have seen for sale are in the region of sixty quid, which seems a bit strong for a tube they presumably mass produce on a CNC lathe. Do I need to bend over and assume the position in front of the S&B vultures, or are there pattern ones available with a less painful price tag.

I'm not mad keen on the flip up covers; can anyone recommend somewhere to get some ordinary ones?

Thanks

Ralph