RE: Covering
You should take it easy with the tape and use Monokote or Ultracote or any other proper covering material you can get a hold of. Probably in Cyprus you'll get most of the things branded for Europe so my guess is that you'll be able to find Oracover (Ultracote in the U.S).
Tape is a great idea to do quick field repairs but you shouldn't get used to doing big repairs with it.