Its the top panel of the case and would look awful just patched up.
How much is fearful Julian Hoping it wont cost more than £150
Not had any replies from any of the places I called then emailed, so might just have to leave a day free and just visit as many places I can in a day.
Liking the thin replica plate idea over the top as a last resort, as I still would know of the horrors below!
Just glad not all is lost, and it does seems I have a few options available. Seems like welding in a patch piece might be the easiest / cheapest option?