Tom,
 
Charlie Honeychurchn my old beekeeping friend did exactly that. The only
problem that he had with it was that on cool days (here in Connecticut) the
plastic would get condensation on it from his breath. The plastic also became
scratched over a period of time and had to be replaced.
 
Charlie moved to Grand Caymen Island three years ageo he is one of only two
beekeepers on the island. Charlie took up beekeeping when he was 76 and he is
now 88. When he was 86 he built his own house on the eastern end of Grand
Caymen. If you look him up you will not be sorry. He is truly a remarkable
person.
 
Ralph Harriosn
Western CT Beekeepers Association
Milford, CT USA