I appreciate your thoughts, and if there would have been more damage I would have gone that route. 2 reasons why I'm just going to fix it.

If I got a new plane it would take longer to put it together than this simple fix will. It will be stronger than ever when I'm done.

and if I got a new plan I think I would strenthen up this area anyway.

I just had to buy a couple chunks of wood and some covering and its good as new. If I would have nosed the plane in or something, I'd be on the phone stating my case.

Thanks