RE: Hinges
Yes you can, but on that one there's no reason not to use the CA hinges. (fabric type) Just make sure you use thin CA glue when installing them. When you get into bigger models then the plastic ones are better.
I have a Hangar 9 P-51, the 60 size like the blue nose they sell now that does 125mph with the fabric hinges with no issues. It's been 7 years.