Nova,

If you cut out the original letters and they still have the Chinacote layer on the back side of them, you should be able to simply iron them back onto the new surface, if the heat does not adversely affect the vinyl and it's adhesive. Generally nothing sticks better to film covering than it does to itself. You may need to carefully clean the back side with a cloth dampened in acetone.

Also, any noteworthy items in the wing construction? Balsa or Hardwood spars? Plywood or Balsa Shear webs? Adequately Glued?

Glad to see you were able to get some covering to repair it. I recently put the gear through the bottom of my Great Planes Cap232 and although very aggravating (2nd flight [>:] ), it was not a difficult repair.

Richard.