Thanks to all for your very helpful information. MinnFlyer: I read your procedure for installing CA hinges and had a couple of questions. Since the hinges that came with my ARF kit have slots in them, do I still need to drill holes? Seems like the slots would facilitate the wicking of the CA.

I've read other posts that discourage sticking pins through the hinges because the pinholes left behind might cause the hinges to tear. One suggestion was to first glue the hinges into the control surface and later glue the other half of the hinges into the airplane. That way, no alignment pins are needed. Having said that, I noticed my ARF instructions say to stick TWO pins through each hinge. It must not be a problem. What are your thoughts?

Thanks again to everyone.