When you have the plans in hand there is a page or two that will show you all the parts and what type of wood they are made of. It helps to ID the parts before you ever open up the glue bottle. When I teach building I have the student read the instructions and look at the photos three times before the wood is ever pulled out of the box. There are several places I wouldn't use wood glue in place of epoxy. Others will disagree but I feel I get a much better bond with epoxy. Little places like the LG block, fire wall, tabs that the aileron plates mount to.
The 4* 60 is a wonderful build, I have been using it to teach building with for years.