Thanks Guys...
Splinter, the numbers letters only work when used with the solution, for identification of part being moved... without the solution they are just cosmetics that cannot be seen as they are on the inside faces.
The solutions are only provided so that the puzzle can be desperately put together and stored in that china before going to bed, rather than left as foot maiming Legos fodder.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD